An analysis by BusinessTech revealed that Woolworths Food prices increased by just under 10.5% between August 2022 and August 2023 \u2013 almost in line with South Africa\u2019s latest food inflation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For this analysis, we tracked the prices of 28 Woolworths Food products in multiple categories over the last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The products included milk, bread, fruit, prepaid meals, sweets, sauces, meats, and breakfast foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The analysis revealed that 22 of the 28 products increased in price, while four products\u2019 prices remained the same, and two products reduced in price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The products which saw the biggest price increases were mango orange and carrot juice, red onions, and a serving of Low-fat guava pear and raspberry yoghurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The products where prices remained stable were a chocolate delight dessert, plain bagels 4-pack, Angus 8 thick beef burgers 800g, and salad tomatoes. The only products which experienced price decreases were free-range large eggs and cooking olive oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The average price increase for the basket of 28 products was 10.46%, which is slightly higher (only 0.56%) than South Africa\u2019s latest food inflation figure of 9.9%, recorded by Stats SA in July 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the increase in Woolworths Food’s products was notably higher than the year-on-year increase recorded by the Household Affordability Index conducted by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD) in August 2023. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PMBEJD basket has 44 core food items that are regularly bought by South African consumers. The index revealed that food prices in South Africa increased by R348.75 (7.3%) year-on-year, where a basket of goods cost R5,124.34 in August 2023 from R4,775.59 last year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The PMBEJD also gives some evidence as to why some Woolworths products have increased more than others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, according to the data, the price of oranges and carrots increased by 30% and 22%, respectively, which is likely why the Mango orange carrot juice tops the list at 36.7%. Similarly, onions increased by 84%, with Woolworths’ red onions sitting in third with an increase of 23.3%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woolworths Food price increases from 2022 to 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The table below shows the Woolworths Food price increases between August 2022 and August 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\nProduct<\/th> Aug-22<\/th> Aug-23<\/th> Change<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Mango orange carrot juice 1.5L<\/td> R49.00<\/td> R66.99<\/td> 36.7%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Low-fat guava pear and raspberry yoghurt<\/td> R27.00<\/td> R33.99<\/td> 25.9%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Red onions 1kg<\/td> R42.99<\/td> R52.99<\/td> 23.3%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Smoked ham and gouda rolls 60g<\/td> R34.99<\/td> R42.99<\/td> 22.9%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Tangy mayonnaise 750g<\/td> R39.99<\/td> R48.99<\/td> 22.5%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> White hamburger rolls 6-pack<\/td> R20.99<\/td> R24.99<\/td> 19.0%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Streaky bacon 250g<\/td> R49.99<\/td> R58.99<\/td> 18.0%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> English Cucumber <\/td> R16.99<\/td> R19.99<\/td> 17.7%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Salami sticks 400g<\/td> R149.99<\/td> R174.99<\/td> 16.7%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Grated gouda cheese 250g<\/td> R54.99<\/td> R62.99<\/td> 14.5%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Grated mature cheddar 250g<\/td> R54.99<\/td> R62.99<\/td> 14.5%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Butro 500g<\/td> R88.99<\/td> R99.99<\/td> 12.4%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Chicken broccoli 350g<\/td> R79.99<\/td> R87.99<\/td> 10.0%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Ayrshire Full Cream Fresh Milk 2L<\/td> R41.99<\/td> R45.99<\/td> 9.5%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Avacado – 4 punnet<\/td> R49.99<\/td> R53.99<\/td> 8.0%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> English muffins 4-pack<\/td> R26.99<\/td> R28.99<\/td> 7.4%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Chicken Nuggets 250g<\/td> R74.99<\/td> R79.99<\/td> 6.7%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Seeded oat and quinoa stoneground bread<\/td> R44.99<\/td> R47.99<\/td> 6.7%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Sliced mushrooms<\/td> R35.99<\/td> R37.99<\/td> 5.6%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Tante Anna Crushed wholewheat brown bread<\/td> R22.99<\/td> R23.99<\/td> 4.3%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Beech-smoked gypsy ham 250g<\/td> R74.99<\/td> R77.99<\/td> 4.0%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Banana bulk 1.2kg <\/td> R33.99<\/td> R34.99<\/td> 2.9%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Chocolate delight dessert<\/td> R39.99<\/td> R39.99<\/td> 0%<\/td><\/tr> Plain bagels 4-pack<\/td> R39.99<\/td> R39.99<\/td> 0%<\/td><\/tr> Angus 8 thick beef burgers 800g<\/td> R119.99<\/td> R119.99<\/td> 0%<\/td><\/tr> Salad tomatoes<\/td> R28.99<\/td> R28.99<\/td> 0%<\/td><\/tr> Free-range large eggs 18-pack<\/td> R85.99<\/td> R81.99<\/td> -4.7%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr> Cooking olive oil 1L<\/td> R188.99<\/td> R179.99<\/td> -4.7%<\/mark><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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