Food Prices

The FAO international food price index surged in September to its highest level since late 2022, threatening to drive up grocery prices in import-dependent Israel.

Rosh Hashanah shopping baskets in Israel have risen by 2.5% to 5% this year, reaching an average of 1,500 NIS. Sharp price increases are recorded for holiday staples like honey, pomegranates, wine, and fish.

A special check of the basket of popular fish ahead of the holidays shows differences of tens of shekels per kilogram between the major chains. Who is the most expensive and where will you find the cheapest price?

Rami Levy is launching new limited-time promotions and offering the most sought-after products in Israel, including favorite food and cleaning brands, at prices not exceeding 10 shekels, which will cut your shopping basket expenses.

The climate crisis is expected to make food more expensive in Israel as well, but Dr. Michal Levy believes the country can ensure food security. In a special interview, she explains why a change in habits and nutritional education is required.

Strauss CEO Shai Babad boasted of profits in the hundreds of millions of shekels, but consumers are outraged by price hikes while global raw material costs are plummeting, and a public lobby organization is promoting action.

The Ministry of Economy has finalized the allocation of duty-free yellow cheese import quotas, ensuring availability at low prices across hundreds of Carrefour locations and neighborhood stores.

Heatwaves and drought in Europe are raising concerns about food prices, but the strengthening shekel and falling raw material costs suggest otherwise. Before climate becomes an excuse for another price hike, it is worth examining what actually impacts the Israeli consumer basket.

Global food prices rose in July to a high of more than three years, led by wheat, grains, and sugar. The UN warns that the wars in Iran and Ukraine, extreme weather, and energy costs could exacerbate the price increases.

Economic Committee Chairman MK David Bitan claimed that in developed countries, VAT on food does not exceed 8%. The reality is much less clear-cut. Globes' Whistleblower.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled plans for a city-owned supermarket chain. The stores will offer a 30% discount on essential goods, potentially saving the average consumer around $1,000 annually.

Israeli consumers face rising chicken prices as the Chief Rabbinate delays import approvals. Despite efforts by the meat company Baladi and Supreme Court intervention, the process remains stalled.