Pack Lunches for Kids Increase by 17 Per Cent in Two Years
LONDON, 29th September, 2011: The cost of creating an average packed lunch for schoolchildren has increased by 17 per cent in just two years, new research from leading discount voucher codes website www.savoo.co.uk, in association with mySupermarket.com reveals.

The research, taken from data provided by mySupermarket.com, shows that since August 2009 the cost of everyday kid’s lunch-box staples such as bread, cheese spread, crisps, chocolate, fruit and a drink have increased on average by 17 per cent, a massive 12.5 per cent ahead of the official Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate of inflation, which in August stood at 4.5 per cent.

The research shows that an average lunch box shopping basket cost £8.25 in September 2009, but the same products today would cost you £9.65.

Commenting on the findings Ed Fleming, Head of PR and Partnerships at Savoo.co.uk says;

“It is getting more and more expensive...