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Why Is Food So Expensive?

Food prices are rising at their fastest rate in more than 40 years. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze budgets, Panorama explores why food prices are so high.

Food prices are rising at their fastest rate in more than 40 years. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze household budgets, Panorama explores why food prices are so high and looks at the impact food inflation is having on our pockets and on our health. Reporter Kate Quilton asks whether supermarkets, food producers and the government are doing enough to help shoppers. And what can people do to help make food bills more affordable?

29 minutes

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:06

    Saint Motel

    Move

  • 00:06

    The Wannadies

    You And Me Song

Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Kate Quilton
Director Lisa Robson
Producer Lisa Robson
Executive Producer Tom Porter
Executive Producer Nisha Kapur
Editor Karen Wightman
Production Company Britespark Films

Broadcasts

  • Mon 14 Nov 2022 20:00
  • Mon 14 Nov 2022 22:40
  • Mon 14 Nov 2022 23:40
  • Wed 16 Nov 2022 03:30
  • Fri 18 Nov 2022 03:30
  • Sat 19 Nov 2022 01:40

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