The Guardian
Gluten-Free Bread Now Costs Nearly £4, Officially Entering 'Luxury Medical Essential' Territory
Gluten-free bread hits nearly £4 a loaf, because nothing says 'medical necessity' like a luxury price tag and shrinking portions.
2026-05-30
The Guardian
2026-05-18
The Guardian Europe
Absolutely Beautiful Village Has Absolutely No Way to Buy Food Without a Car
The Cotswolds are postcard-perfect, unless you need to buy a bag of apples without a car - then it's a three-hour walk to pay triple the price.
2026-05-11
NPR Economy
Budget Grocery Shopping Loses Stigma as Americans Realize Paying More for the Same Food Is Dumb
Americans are finally realizing that paying extra for fancy supermarket decor doesn't make their food taste better, as discount grocers like Aldi and Costco become the new status symbol.
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