Food prices
Egg prices to rise in November: How much will a 12-pack cost?
The Agriculture Ministry announced an increase of approximately 2.1% in the prices of regulated eggs. The price for a 12-pack of eggs will rise by 27 to 33 agorot, depending on egg size.
Bakeries demand price increase for price-controlled bread
Due to severe shortage: Cottage cheese imported from Switzerland for the first time in Israel
Israelis aren’t afraid of Iran, they’re afraid of supermarket prices, Zelekha says - interview
Putin, Erdogan to discuss stalled Ukraine grain deal amid rising food prices
The halt of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, previously brokered by the UN and Turkey, has caused global food prices to surge after months of stability.
Israel's dairy quandary: Empty supermarket shelves amid high production
Farmers and economic experts dissect the paradoxical crisis in Israel's dairy sector.
Are Israel’s import standards too high for its own good?
The government wants to reform Israel’s import standards – but is there any hope for success while the Standards Institution stands in the way?
Is Israel’s notorious cost of living really that high?
A slew of economic factors have landed the Jewish state in a fairly expensive position – but how does it compare to other countries?
Israel's Consumer Price Index rises by 0.2%, lower than forecast
The Central Bureau of Statistics did observe a staggering 11% rise in prices of fresh fruit, while prices of vegetables dropped 2.9%.
Netanyahu must focus on lowering Israel's cost of living - editorial
We can only hope that the prime minister and his new committee will use this opportunity to focus on seriously tackling the issue that clearly tops the national agenda for most Israelis.
Gas, milk prices continue to rise
The increases are the latest in a series of recent price hikes.
The cost of living continues to rise despite gov't promises - editorial
As the government prepares to pass the budget, it should not forget its pledge to voters before the last election to rein in the cost of living.
Israeli Consumer Price Index rises 0.8%, almost double the forecast
A series of Israeli companies and importers have announced significant price hikes in recent weeks.
Carrefour's Israel launch could spark much-needed market competition
Recent import reforms have paved the way for the international retail giant to potentially revolutionize the Israeli market.
