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Chris Quin: Foodstuffs Managing Director says shoppers may have to stick to a budget for Christmas meals due to high food prices

Published: Dec. 13, 2023, 7:58 p.m.

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Purchasing Christmas lunch will be more expensive than last year despite falling food prices.\\xa0

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For a third month in a row, food prices have continued to fall, but they\'re still 6% higher than a year ago.\\xa0

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Grocery food\'s 7% increase was one of the largest contributors to the annual change.\\xa0

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Foodstuffs managing director Chris Quin told Mike Hosking that he expects most shoppers will have to stick to a budget this Christmas.\\xa0

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He says people will have to look at the food options that fit their budget.\\xa0

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