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USDA: 2021 Food Prices Rise Slower Than 2020
USDA: 2021 Food Prices Rise Slower Than 2020
USDA: 2021 Food Prices Rise Slower Than 2020
Retail food prices have increased 1.6% in the first six months of 2021, less than the rate over the same period last year. The Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (ERS) said the 2021 increase is equal to the historical average over the same six months from 2000 to 2019. I ...
What Does USDA Expect For Food Prices in 2021?
What Does USDA Expect For Food Prices in 2021?
What Does USDA Expect For Food Prices in 2021?
The USDA anticipates when we close the books on 2020, food shoppers will see a year-over-year grocery price increase between 2.5%-3.5%. But, when it comes to the 2021, USDA anticipates some wild swings, and unpredictability. Why? USDA Economist, Carolyn Chelius blames the supply chain disruptions this year ...
Shoppers Still Fear Empty Grocery Shelves, Seek Bargains
Shoppers Still Fear Empty Grocery Shelves, Seek Bargains
Shoppers Still Fear Empty Grocery Shelves, Seek Bargains
A recent survey finds grocery shoppers are looking for bargains, and half of consumers fear empty grocery shelves. Marketing agency Acosta says 53% of shoppers say product availability is a top priority. The American Farm Bureau Federation last week reported beef and pork supply chains are recovering from the pandemic panic buying ...
Grocery Price Increases Moderate In May
Grocery Price Increases Moderate In May
Grocery Price Increases Moderate In May
Gary Crawford says there is better news to report for food shoppers. He says it appears grocery store food price inflation is cooling down, at least compared to the 2.7% hike reported in April, the largest monthly increase in 46 years. USDA is currently forecasting food at home prices for the year to average 2%-3% higher than last year, but a new forecast is due out June 25th ...
USDA: Food Prices Have Not Jumped During Pandemic
USDA: Food Prices Have Not Jumped During Pandemic
USDA: Food Prices Have Not Jumped During Pandemic
While a few, or perhaps even many, shelves at grocery stores across the country have been low during the coronavirus pandemic, " but if we look at the prices we weren't seeing big pricing," USDA Economist, Gianna Short, says the most recent Consumer Price Index which covers March, shows  a 0.4% d ...
Food Price Continue To Remain Flat
Food Price Continue To Remain Flat
Food Price Continue To Remain Flat
If you were shopping for groceries 40 years ago, you remember skyrocketing food prices.  In the first three months of 1979, food prices increased of 17.7%.  Compare that to 2016 and 2017 when the average grocery store total dropped.  In 2018 food...
AFBF: U.S. Has Most Affordable Food Supply
AFBF: U.S. Has Most Affordable Food Supply
AFBF: U.S. Has Most Affordable Food Supply
A new analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows the United States has the most affordable food supply.  Megan Nelson, AFBF economic analyst, researched global food prices and said the statistics were eyeopening.   “American actually have the most affordable basket of groceries. The amount of ...

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