From pasta to rice, the prices of cheap brands are rising: this is how inequalities worsen

… “One emblematic example concerns consumer goods such as pasta and rice: budget brands saw prices rise by 28% between 2021 and 2023, compared to 15% for premium brands. At the same time, discounters have seen an average price increase of 22% on low-end items, while still attracting a growing share of consumers’… by Cristina Lazzati