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Poor people unable to afford nutritious food – survey Food prices are keeping nutritious food off poor people’s plates which in turn makes them more vulnerable to Covid-19. Source Friday, 02 July 2021, 07:00 The group says the mothers who participate in the price survey say that high food prices have “hollowed out” proper nutrition on the family plate.
BUSINESS NEWS - The cost of the average household food basket has increased by R271.90 (7.1%) from September last year, when it cost R3,856.34, to R4,128.23 in June, according to the June 2021 Household Affordability Index.
Between May and June 2021 the average cost of the food basket decreased by R8.88 (-0.2%). The index, which is run by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, tracks food price data from 44 supermarkets and 30 butcheries in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg and Springbok.
Average household food basket price soars by R271 90 in June iol.co.za - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from iol.co.za Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.