Why sweet treats are increasingly expensive
For the sake of your wallet, it might be time to rethink your diet
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the arrival of war in one of the world’s breadbaskets sent the price of foodstuffs soaring—with one exception, sugar. But last year was worse for folk with a sweet tooth. As grain prices fell, sugar prices jumped (see chart).
This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline “Sugar high”
Finance & economics January 27th 2024
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- What Donald Trump can learn from the Big Mac index
- Why sweet treats are increasingly expensive
- How American states squeeze athletes (and remote workers)
- As China’s markets suffer, what alternatives do investors have?
- The false promise of friendshoring
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