The latest data for the just-food international basket – for the third quarter of 2013 – shows private-label prices are continuing to rise but, in the main, consumers are not reacting negatively.

The basket is a group of 17 items from tuna to milk that highlights the difference in price between national brands and own label in seven international markets.

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The data is compiled exclusively for just-food by IRI. Tim Eales, strategic insight director at IRI, reflects on the latest findings here.

CATEGORY TYPICAL PACK SIZE PACK TYPE
Cereals 500g Single Medium Box
Rice  500g Single Packet
Canned tuna fish 185g Single Can
Ambient wet soup 400g Single Can
Ambient mayonnaise 400g Single Jar
Frozen pizza 400g Single Average Size Pizza
Frozen burger 224g 4 Pack
Yoghurts 500g 4 Pack
Margarine 250g Single Tub
Butter 250g Single Packet
Wet cat food 400g Single Can
Milk – ambient 568ml One Pint
Beer 440ml Single Can
Fruit juices – ambient 1000ml Single Carton
Energy drinks 250ml Single Can
Tea bags 500ml 160ct Packet
Colas 1320ml 4 cans

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