Which? has reacted to news that the
government is discussing a potential cap on basic supermarket
foods to help people with the cost of living.
Rocio Concha, Which? Director of
Policy and Advocacy, said:
“It’s good to see that the
government is looking at how to support consumers who are
struggling to keep food on the table because food prices are
putting intolerable pressure on household budgets.
“Supermarkets should not be waiting for the government to
intervene and instead help those on the lowest incomes by
stocking essential budget range items in all stores including
convenience stores and ensuring pricing is easily comparable so
people can see which items offer the best value.”
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Notes to editors:
– Supermarket giants
failing to stock budget ranges in smaller stores, Which?
reveals
Which? Affordable Food For All Campaign
The consumer champion’s Affordable Food For All campaign calls on
supermarkets to do more to ensure own-brand budget line items are
widely available throughout all branches – including in smaller
‘convenience’ stores. They should also make pricing and offers
more transparent.
More than 87,000 supporters have signed our petition so far
calling on the supermarkets to take action.
Alongside the University of Leeds Consumer Data Research Centre,
Which? has developed the Priority Places For Food Index which
shows where in the UK people are the most vulnerable to food
insecurity.
Sign the petition: https://campaigns.which.co.uk/affordable-food/
