Rising cost of raw materials squeezes food producers
Higher input costs affect prices, reduce demand and eat into market share
12 September 2021 - 10:49
Food producers are bracing themselves for more tough trading as prices of raw materials such as maize, steel, palm oil and glucose remain elevated - and for consumers this means further price hikes are on the cards...
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