Australia's olive industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by soaring consumer demand for olive oil and its potential as a diversification option for struggling wine grape growers. Despite challenges like water access, industry leaders are optimistic about expanding local production to meet domestic needs.
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Imported produce exceeding legal limits of pesticide revenues is set to fuel an ongoing debate about unfair competition.
Food prices are on track to be 50% higher in November 2026 than at the start of the cost of living crisis in 2021, according to ECIU thinktank research. Climate and energy shocks have driven an almost quadrupling of food price growth, with costs rising in five years at roughly the same rate as the previous two decades. Staples including pasta, chocolate, eggs and beef are significantly more expensive, while household food bills rose by £605 over 2022-2023.
Asda has been named the cheapest supermarket for branded items for the second consecutive month, with a basket of 241 commonly bought items costing £813.16 in March. Which? research revealed significant price differences, including Filippo Berio olive oil at £4.98 at Asda versus £8.51 at Waitrose (71% difference). Tilda boil-in-the-bag basmati rice showed the biggest variance at 115% (£1 at Tesco vs £2.25 at Waitrose). Sainsbury's was most expensive at £933.82 without Nectar card discounts.
