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May 15, 2025 from Matzav.com:

"Osem, the Israeli branch of Nestle, has announced another round of price increases, affecting a wide range of household staples such as baby formula, instant meals, coffee, and more—with some items rising by as much as 9%.

"In a statement released Thursday, Osem attributed the hike—averaging 2.2% across its product line—to mounting “production costs,” without offering specifics.

"Despite the stated average, reporting by N12 reveals that actual price jumps will be far more noticeable for consumers, with critical food and baby items seeing increases as high as 9%.

"According to the breakdown provided, snack prices will go up by 5%, powdered soup and croutons will also see a 5% bump, hot meals will become 4–6% more expensive, baby formula is set to climb by 7%, and coffee will take the biggest hit with a 9% surge.

"This marks the company’s second price hike since the beginning of 2025 and the third in less than a year. The previous raise, in January 2025, also averaged 2.2%, yet specific items like chocolate, coffee, baked goods, condiments, and Sabra-branded products saw sharper increases ranging from 4% to 9%.

"A similar move occurred in May 2024, when Osem adjusted prices on a slew of items—such as baked snacks, drinks, pre-made dishes, and ptitim—raising them by anywhere from 2% to 7%."