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Infometrics principal economist says grocery prices not all bad despite recent increase

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 12 Jan 2026, 8:53am
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Infometrics principal economist says grocery prices not all bad despite recent increase

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 12 Jan 2026, 8:53am

Costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets increased again in December 2025 by 2.4%pa.

Proteins saw the largest increase, and dairy's price increase slowed but still remained above the average. 

Although, Brad Olsen says the latest numbers give him hope for better food costs through this year. 

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