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How To Beat Rising Food Prices

And some staples have jumped up significantly. A recent study by the Office of National Statistics tracked prices of essentials over a year. Pasta increased by almost 50%, bread by 16% and rice by 15%.

So how do you combat the creeping cost of your groceries? Well, there are some simple tricks you can try that’ll reduce what you spend and help you get the best value from your shopping on top.

1. Plan what you need to buy

There are a few advantages of thinking ahead before you get to the supermarket. First up, meal planning is

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