Harvest Failures and El Niño Forecast Grocery Price Rises in Finland

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 25

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What happened

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Pellervo Economic Research forecasts that the price of a basket of groceries in Finland is expected to increase by 1.5 percent this year and 2.5 percent next year. This forecast notes that coffee prices are likely to rise next year due to the El Niño weather phenomenon, which threatens harvests in Africa and South America. Beef prices are expected to remain high but stable, leading shoppers to buy more chicken and pork.

From yle.fi

Why it matters

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The forecast reflects broader issues where war and weather are driving up energy costs, inflation, and affecting agricultural supply. The risk of drought reducing harvests in Africa and South America is cited as the primary driver for future coffee price increases.

War and weather issues are driving up energy costs, inflation, and affecting agricultural supply.

From yle.fi

Who's involved

FinlandThe country where grocery price forecasts are being made.
El NiñoThe weather phenomenon threatening harvests in Africa and South America.
AfricaThe continent facing harvest threats due to weather issues.
South AmericaThe continent facing harvest threats due to weather issues.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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FinlandSpeculative
Consumers in Finland might face reduced purchasing power due to rising grocery costs.
agricultureSpeculative
The global agriculture industry could face increased production costs due to rising energy and fertilizer prices.

How it developed

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Oct 15Global conflicts and a strong El Niño warning are affecting global fuel and fertilizer access, impacting South Africa.Sub-event
Sep 25Harvest failures and war are driving up food and energy prices, impacting Africa and South America.1 source
- yle.fi

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