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The packaged food industry has faced slowing growth as consumers feel the pinch from years of rising prices.

As rates rise, home buyers feel the pinch.

Fast food chains like McDonald's and Burger King have had to focus on offering more attractive value meals, as lower income customers feel the pinch from surging prices in recent years.

However, businesses of all kinds would no doubt feel the pinch.

Although the economic reforms have successfully brought down inflation and strengthened the Sri Lankan rupee, everyday Sri Lankans continue to feel the pinch.