Your burger costs more this summer, but farmers say they're not cashing in
Summary
The cost of burgers and related foods like bread and salad has gone up a lot since last summer, but farmers and food producers are not making more money. Farmers say they get paid less for their beef while shoppers pay more in stores. Other parts of the supply chain, like bakers and flour mills, also face rising costs.Key Facts
- Prices for beef, bread buns, and salad have risen sharply over the past year.
- Farmers are receiving on average 8% less money for beef compared to the previous year.
- Shoppers are paying about 9% more for beef products like burgers.
- A cattle farmer in Lincolnshire has 200 animals sold to a supermarket but struggles with falling beef prices.
- Bakers have increased prices slightly to cover higher costs like wages, rent, and fuel but do not make large profits.
- Farm wheat prices have dropped slightly, while bread roll prices have increased by 2%.
- A flour mill in North Yorkshire raised prices due to higher transportation costs.
- Government says it is investing £11.8 billion to support farmers, but some still feel economic pressure.
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