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The Journal
8 minutes ago
- The Journal
Food prices have risen by more than double the price of everything else over the past 12 months
THE PRICE OF food has increased by more than double the price of everything else over the past year, according to new figures published by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). It shows that Consumer Price Index (CPI) listings for an array of goods and services last month had rose by 1.8% on average when compared with June 2024. This included the price of a pound of butter – up by €1.10 – and Irish cheddar per kilogram – up by 95 cents. Two litres of full fat milk increased by 27 cents. On the carbohydrates front, there was actually a reduction in the price of a 2.5kg bag of potatoes (-29 cents) while the price of spaghetti per 500g remained unchanged when compared with June 2024. Advertisement The most significant increases in the 12 months to June of this year were seen in food and non-alcoholic beverages – seeing spikes of +4.6%. Another area that saw jumps in costs were recreation and culture, or holidays, at +3.5%. The annual change in food prices costs reflects a rise in prices across a range of products, such as beef, veal and butter. Clothing and footwear (-2.3%) and transport (-2.0%) were the area of the economy to show the largest declines when compared with June 2024. Monthly Changes As of last month, the most significant monthly price changes were in recreation and culture costs (+3.6%) and transport (+1.2%). The increase in recreation and culture was due to higher prices for package holidays, according to the CSO's figures. What was kinder to the nation's pockets were the slight reductions in clothing and footwear (-0.5%) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.4%). These were the largest declines when compared with May 2025. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Price of dairy products in Ireland soars as shocking food cost figures emerge
There has been a spike in the price of some food and drink products over the last year, with the average price of butter costing an extra €1.10 compared to last year, latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show. Food inflation rose by 4.6 per cent since June of last year, more than double that of the general Consumer Price Index (CPI), which rose by 1.8 per cent in the same period. The figures show that excluding energy and unprocessed food, the CPI grew by 2 per cent in the 12 months to June this year. The national average price of full fat milk per two litres was up 27 cents in the year, while butter per lb rose by €1.10 and the average price of Irish cheddar per kg increased by 95 cents. The CPI for June shows that the price of a pound of butter rose by 28 per cent to €4.83 from June last year to last month. The prices of dairy products experienced a sharp rise over the last 12 months, with milk, butter and cheese most affected. The national average price for bread – a white sliced 800g pan – increased by six cents in the year to June 2025, while the same size brown sliced pan increased by five cents in the year. Spaghetti per 500g was unchanged in the year, while the average price for 2.5kg of potatoes was down 29 cents. The national average price of a take-home 50cl can of lager at €2.41 was down two cents from June 2024, while a take-home 50cl can of cider at €2.71 was up three cents. In June 2025, the national average price of a pint of stout in licensed premises was €6.07, up 27 cents in the year, while a pint of lager was €6.49, up 29 cents compared with June 2024. Other areas affected by sharp inflation increases were recreation and culture, which spiked by 3.5 per cent. The divisions to record the largest declines when compared with June 2024 were clothing and footwear, which fell by 2.3 per cent, and transport, which dropped by 2 per cent. Consumer prices rose by 0.5 per cent in the month between May 2025 and June 2025. Anthony Dawson, statistician in the Prices Division, said: "Today's release of the CPI shows that prices for consumer goods and services in June 2025 rose by 1.8 per cent on average when compared with June 2024. "The most significant increases in the 12 months to June 2025 were seen in food and non-alcoholic beverages (+4.6 per cent) and recreation and culture (+3.5 per cent). "The annual change in food and non-alcoholic beverages costs reflects a rise in prices across a range of products, such as beef and veal and butter. "Clothing and footwear (-2.3 per cent) and transport (-2.0 per cent) were the divisions to show the largest declines when compared with June 2024. "Consumer prices in June 2025 rose by 0.5 per cent in the month compared with June 2024, when prices were up by 0.4 per cent in the month. "In June 2025, the most significant monthly price changes were in recreation and culture (+3.6 per cent) and transport (+1.2 per cent). "The increase in recreation and culture was due to higher prices for package holidays. "Clothing and footwear (-0.5per cent) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.4 per cent) were the divisions to show the largest declines when compared with May 2025."
Irish Independent
an hour ago
- Irish Independent
Family run company in Leitrim celebrates 35 years in business: 'Boxty is a regional treasure'
Dromod, a company that has been handmaking traditional Irish boxty for over three decades, began in 1990 as Timmy Faughnan started making his Grandmothers recipe of Boxty and Potato bread and selling it to the locals of Dromod village. Following investment and some equipment upgrades, the company also started making pancakes and bread. In 2015, the next generation stepped in as Timmy's daughter Áine Faughnan took over leadership of the company with Timmy happy to step back and share his wisdom. In 2016, the company joined the SuperValu Food Academy, marking a new milestone in business development. This contract opened doors for Dromod Boxty and the products are now stocked in the West, Midlands and East of the country, while they also dispatch international order to the USA and further afield. 35 years on from their humble beginnings, Dromod now continues to thrive and innovate, staying true to their traditional roots while embracing new opportunities. Boxty might not be on every Irish table, but in the northwest, it's iconic. A traditional potato pancake made from raw and cooked spuds, it's been a staple in counties like Leitrim and Cavan for generations. Dating back to pre-famine times, long before Irish staples like the famous Guinness, boxty is one of Ireland's oldest traditional dishes. 'Our customers often tell us that our boxty tastes just like what their granny made,' says Áine Faughnan, Managing Director of Dromod. 'But more than that, they'll say things like, 'It reminds me of Sunday breakfast as a child' or, 'We always had this before going to a match'. "Food has that power - it holds people and moments inside it,' said Ms Faughnan. The company continues to make their products by hand in Co Leitrim, using recipes passed down through generations of the Faughnan family. As modern life gets faster, Ms Faughnan believes more people are turning back to these traditional foods, not just for comfort, but for connection. "There's a new wave of people who want something real - something they can call their own tradition. 'Boxty isn't just a recipe. It's a link back to their family, their place, their culture. "It connects generations, helping to preserve those memories and traditions so they can be shared and enjoyed for years to come. 'Boxty is a regional treasure. 'We want to share it with the rest of the country - to treasure what's truly Irish, like ham sandwiches on the way to a GAA match or a flask of tea on the sideline. "These simple foods carry our culture and connect us through generations,' said Ms Faughnan. Rooted in a family recipe and local ingredients, Dromod is committed to quality, sustainability, and flavour, proudly carrying the Guaranteed Irish mark and Origin Green Gold Membership.
