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International sugar prices fall

International sugar prices fall

By Bethan Grylls

Despite steady monthly increases for most of 2024, the FAO’s Food Price Index remained below 2023 levels overall, with price drops across several categories including sugar seeing December prices ease.

Lidl toasts record festive sales

Lidl toasts record festive sales

By William Dodds

Lidl has reported record-breaking festive sales as the retailer saw turnover exceed £1bn in the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve for the first time.