by Charlotte Edwards
BBC
Higher beef and fresh produce prices has pushed UK food inflation to an annual high, according to industry data, with the boss of one steakhouse chain telling the BBC the cost of the meat had risen by a fifth.
Food prices rose 2.8% in the year to May, the highest annual rate since May 2024 when food inflation was 3.2%, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), which represents supermarkets and other retailers.
Farming industry experts said beef prices in particular have been rising due to high demand and low supply caused by lack of government support.
Tomas Maunier, co-founder of steak restaurant chain Fazenda, said the meat industry faced “tough times”.