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Germany Rejects Minimum Wage Exceptions for Seasonal Farm Workers
Germany's Federal Ministry of Agriculture rejected calls for minimum wage exceptions for seasonal agricultural workers, deeming them legally unfeasible under the Basic Law's principle of equal treatment; this decision is expected to increase prices for domestic produce and potentially shift producti...
Germany Rejects Minimum Wage Exceptions for Seasonal Farm Workers
Germany's Federal Ministry of Agriculture rejected calls for minimum wage exceptions for seasonal agricultural workers, deeming them legally unfeasible under the Basic Law's principle of equal treatment; this decision is expected to increase prices for domestic produce and potentially shift producti...
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48% Bias Score
US Tomato Tariffs Threaten Businesses
New US tariffs of 20.9% on Mexican tomatoes, effective July 14, 2025, threaten US businesses like restaurants, potentially causing price hikes and closures; the move follows accusations of unfair pricing by Mexican producers, a claim disputed by Mexican growers.
US Tomato Tariffs Threaten Businesses
New US tariffs of 20.9% on Mexican tomatoes, effective July 14, 2025, threaten US businesses like restaurants, potentially causing price hikes and closures; the move follows accusations of unfair pricing by Mexican producers, a claim disputed by Mexican growers.
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44% Bias Score
EU Food Price Disparities and Inflation Impact
In 2024, Luxembourg was the priciest EU nation for food (16% of household spending), followed by high inflation (peaking at 9.2% in 2022), impacting purchasing power; Romania had the lowest food prices.
EU Food Price Disparities and Inflation Impact
In 2024, Luxembourg was the priciest EU nation for food (16% of household spending), followed by high inflation (peaking at 9.2% in 2022), impacting purchasing power; Romania had the lowest food prices.
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16% Bias Score
UK Inflation Eases to 3.4% in May Amid Rising Food Prices
UK inflation fell to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, due to lower air fares and petrol prices, but offset by a 4.4% rise in food inflation, driven partly by poor harvests affecting chocolate prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.
UK Inflation Eases to 3.4% in May Amid Rising Food Prices
UK inflation fell to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, due to lower air fares and petrol prices, but offset by a 4.4% rise in food inflation, driven partly by poor harvests affecting chocolate prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Food Prices Soar: Butter, Fish, and Apples Lead the Surge
According to Rosstat, butter prices in Russia tripled (339 to 927 rubles/kg), frozen fish prices doubled (98 to 244 rubles/kg), and apple prices more than doubled (68 to 160 rubles/kg) between 2014 and 2024, due to reduced production, import restrictions, and increased input costs.
Russian Food Prices Soar: Butter, Fish, and Apples Lead the Surge
According to Rosstat, butter prices in Russia tripled (339 to 927 rubles/kg), frozen fish prices doubled (98 to 244 rubles/kg), and apple prices more than doubled (68 to 160 rubles/kg) between 2014 and 2024, due to reduced production, import restrictions, and increased input costs.
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28% Bias Score
Lay's Chip Price Hike Sparks Shrinkflation Debate
Lay's is now selling some of its chips in cardboard boxes instead of plastic bags, which has resulted in a significant price increase; a kilo of Lay's Max naturel chips now costs €19.12 in boxes compared to €12.92 in bags. Foodwatch accuses the company of shrinkflation, while PepsiCo claims the new ...
Lay's Chip Price Hike Sparks Shrinkflation Debate
Lay's is now selling some of its chips in cardboard boxes instead of plastic bags, which has resulted in a significant price increase; a kilo of Lay's Max naturel chips now costs €19.12 in boxes compared to €12.92 in bags. Foodwatch accuses the company of shrinkflation, while PepsiCo claims the new ...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Minimum Wage Exceptions for Seasonal Farm Workers
Germany's agriculture ministry ruled out minimum wage exceptions for seasonal farm workers, citing equal treatment laws; this decision, impacting fruit, vegetable, and wine production, has been criticized by farmers who warn of higher prices and potential production shifts abroad.
Germany Rejects Minimum Wage Exceptions for Seasonal Farm Workers
Germany's agriculture ministry ruled out minimum wage exceptions for seasonal farm workers, citing equal treatment laws; this decision, impacting fruit, vegetable, and wine production, has been criticized by farmers who warn of higher prices and potential production shifts abroad.
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52% Bias Score
Istanbul Bread Prices Increase by 20%
The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) raised the maximum price of a 200-gram loaf of bread by 20%, from 12.5 TL to 15 TL, effective immediately, due to increased production costs and following similar increases in other bakeries; a 10% further increase is proposed for Adalar.
Istanbul Bread Prices Increase by 20%
The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) raised the maximum price of a 200-gram loaf of bread by 20%, from 12.5 TL to 15 TL, effective immediately, due to increased production costs and following similar increases in other bakeries; a 10% further increase is proposed for Adalar.
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32% Bias Score
UK Food Prices Surge 4.4%, Exacerbating Inflation Crisis
UK inflation remains at 3.4% in May, driven by a 4.4% increase in food prices, impacting household budgets significantly, with retailers blaming increased business taxes and calling for government intervention.
UK Food Prices Surge 4.4%, Exacerbating Inflation Crisis
UK inflation remains at 3.4% in May, driven by a 4.4% increase in food prices, impacting household budgets significantly, with retailers blaming increased business taxes and calling for government intervention.
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52% Bias Score
High Food Costs Strain Russian Households Amidst Economic Shifts
A study reveals that food expenses constitute a larger portion of Russian household budgets compared to wealthier nations, with the poorest spending 50-70% on food; inflation disproportionately affects them, and high-interest bank deposits explain a drop in non-essential goods demand.
High Food Costs Strain Russian Households Amidst Economic Shifts
A study reveals that food expenses constitute a larger portion of Russian household budgets compared to wealthier nations, with the poorest spending 50-70% on food; inflation disproportionately affects them, and high-interest bank deposits explain a drop in non-essential goods demand.
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40% Bias Score
Australian Dairy Crisis: Natural Disasters Cause Shortages and Price Hikes
Widespread natural disasters have crippled 80% of Australian dairy farms, leading to anticipated shortages and price increases for milk, butter, and cheese; the NSW floods exacerbated pre-existing issues including droughts and Cyclone Alfred, impacting farmers' ability to recover and causing many to...
Australian Dairy Crisis: Natural Disasters Cause Shortages and Price Hikes
Widespread natural disasters have crippled 80% of Australian dairy farms, leading to anticipated shortages and price increases for milk, butter, and cheese; the NSW floods exacerbated pre-existing issues including droughts and Cyclone Alfred, impacting farmers' ability to recover and causing many to...
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56% Bias Score
Russia's Potato Shortage: Record Price Hikes and Government Intervention
Russia faces a severe potato shortage due to a poor 2024 harvest (7.3 million tons vs. 8 million tons demand), causing a record 166.5% price increase by May 2025 and prompting government intervention, including duty-free imports and calls for price regulation.
Russia's Potato Shortage: Record Price Hikes and Government Intervention
Russia faces a severe potato shortage due to a poor 2024 harvest (7.3 million tons vs. 8 million tons demand), causing a record 166.5% price increase by May 2025 and prompting government intervention, including duty-free imports and calls for price regulation.
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28% Bias Score
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