Food and Beverage Price Hikes: Signs of Resurgence Due to Naphtha Supply Concerns; Packaging and Materials as Price Hike Factor at Record Pace; May Sees 70 Items, First Time Below 100 in Four Months
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In May 2026, food and beverage price increases totaled 70 items. However, due to the impact of the Middle East situation, significant price increases are occurring in food packaging, and there is a possibility of a renewed rush of price hikes from this summer onwards due to naphtha shortages.