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UK 'skimpflation' spreads: cheaper jack mackerel replaces pricier fish on shelves

Which? flags rising substitution of jack mackerel for more nutritious species as 'skimpflation', indicating cost-driven product degradation amid persistent inflation. This signals ongoing consumer price sensitivity and potential margin pressure for food producers, though impact is limited to specific categories.

BBC Newsabout 11 hours agoGBengCredibility 24%View source

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