Poland Auctions Butter Reserves to Combat Inflation Ahead of Elections
Poland will auction up to 1,102 tons of frozen butter from its reserves to lower prices before May's presidential elections, citing global milk shortages and high inflation (4.7% in November) as reasons; sales start Thursday at a minimum of $7 per kilogram.
Poland Auctions Butter Reserves to Combat Inflation Ahead of Elections
Poland will auction up to 1,102 tons of frozen butter from its reserves to lower prices before May's presidential elections, citing global milk shortages and high inflation (4.7% in November) as reasons; sales start Thursday at a minimum of $7 per kilogram.
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Egg Prices Soar, Driving Up Grocery Costs
Due to avian flu, drought, and other factors, egg prices jumped 40% in some regions and 8.2% nationwide in November, causing the largest monthly grocery price increase since January 2023.
Egg Prices Soar, Driving Up Grocery Costs
Due to avian flu, drought, and other factors, egg prices jumped 40% in some regions and 8.2% nationwide in November, causing the largest monthly grocery price increase since January 2023.
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40% Bias Score
German Farmers Face 29% Income Drop, Demand Policy Change
German farmers' average income fell 29% to \u20ac77,500 in the 2023/24 fiscal year due to high input costs, declining yields, and the phasing out of agricultural diesel tax breaks; the sector demands policy changes ahead of the February 23rd election.
German Farmers Face 29% Income Drop, Demand Policy Change
German farmers' average income fell 29% to \u20ac77,500 in the 2023/24 fiscal year due to high input costs, declining yields, and the phasing out of agricultural diesel tax breaks; the sector demands policy changes ahead of the February 23rd election.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Proposes VAT Cut on Food Amid Rising Prices
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed lowering the reduced VAT rate for many foods from 7% to 5% to alleviate rising food prices, a move criticized by the opposition and economic experts for its potential ineffectiveness and distributional consequences.
Scholz Proposes VAT Cut on Food Amid Rising Prices
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz proposed lowering the reduced VAT rate for many foods from 7% to 5% to alleviate rising food prices, a move criticized by the opposition and economic experts for its potential ineffectiveness and distributional consequences.
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32% Bias Score
Walmart CEO Warns of Persistent High Grocery Prices in 2025
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced that grocery prices will remain high in 2025 due to persistent inflation, particularly in eggs and dairy, despite a recent slowdown in price increases; proposed tariffs could further elevate costs.
Walmart CEO Warns of Persistent High Grocery Prices in 2025
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announced that grocery prices will remain high in 2025 due to persistent inflation, particularly in eggs and dairy, despite a recent slowdown in price increases; proposed tariffs could further elevate costs.
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64% Bias Score
Aumento del 5,2% en el precio de alimentos navideños en España
Un estudio de la OCU revela un aumento del 5,2% en el precio de los productos navideños frescos en España respecto al año pasado, con subidas significativas en cordero (16%), granada (17%), y ostras (19%), afectando el gasto familiar.
Aumento del 5,2% en el precio de alimentos navideños en España
Un estudio de la OCU revela un aumento del 5,2% en el precio de los productos navideños frescos en España respecto al año pasado, con subidas significativas en cordero (16%), granada (17%), y ostras (19%), afectando el gasto familiar.
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36% Bias Score
Christmas Dinner Costs Less in 2024 Despite Root Vegetable Price Rises
A family Christmas dinner will cost £31.66 in 2024, down from £32.18 in 2023, due to lower turkey and sprout prices, despite increases in root vegetables caused by wet weather delaying planting. Aldi is the cheapest supermarket option.
Christmas Dinner Costs Less in 2024 Despite Root Vegetable Price Rises
A family Christmas dinner will cost £31.66 in 2024, down from £32.18 in 2023, due to lower turkey and sprout prices, despite increases in root vegetables caused by wet weather delaying planting. Aldi is the cheapest supermarket option.
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32% Bias Score
Soaring Butter Prices Hit German Christmas Baking
German butter prices increased by 38.9% year-on-year in November 2023, impacting Christmas baking costs; coffee prices are at a 50-year high due to climate change; overall food inflation slowed but remains a concern for the European Central Bank.
Soaring Butter Prices Hit German Christmas Baking
German butter prices increased by 38.9% year-on-year in November 2023, impacting Christmas baking costs; coffee prices are at a 50-year high due to climate change; overall food inflation slowed but remains a concern for the European Central Bank.
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40% Bias Score
"Trump Acknowledges Grocery Price Reduction Challenges Despite Campaign Promises"
"President-elect Trump, in a Time magazine interview, acknowledges the difficulty of lowering grocery prices despite campaign promises, attributing current high prices to the Biden administration. He plans to lower costs through increased energy production and supply chain improvements, although exp...
"Trump Acknowledges Grocery Price Reduction Challenges Despite Campaign Promises"
"President-elect Trump, in a Time magazine interview, acknowledges the difficulty of lowering grocery prices despite campaign promises, attributing current high prices to the Biden administration. He plans to lower costs through increased energy production and supply chain improvements, although exp...
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Murmansk Fishing Company Faces Charges for Illegal Export
A Murmansk fishing company, Nord West F.K., faces administrative charges for exporting fish caught under a coastal quota to the EU, violating Russian law requiring domestic sales; this is the first such case in the region and highlights concerns about rising fish prices due to export practices.
Murmansk Fishing Company Faces Charges for Illegal Export
A Murmansk fishing company, Nord West F.K., faces administrative charges for exporting fish caught under a coastal quota to the EU, violating Russian law requiring domestic sales; this is the first such case in the region and highlights concerns about rising fish prices due to export practices.
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
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24% Bias Score
Summer Produce Abundance in Australia: Prices and Availability
Abundant summer produce is available in Australia, with tomatoes, eggplants, and zucchinis at affordable prices; however, wet weather may increase the prices of some vegetables, and cherries may be more expensive due to potential damage.
Summer Produce Abundance in Australia: Prices and Availability
Abundant summer produce is available in Australia, with tomatoes, eggplants, and zucchinis at affordable prices; however, wet weather may increase the prices of some vegetables, and cherries may be more expensive due to potential damage.
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32% Bias Score