Items Tagged with 'food costs'

Rural residents regardless of political party are more concerned about inflation than people who live in metro areas, according to a quarterly survey that has been tracking voter attitudes toward the cost of food.

Fruits and vegetables are still inexpensive enough that Americans can eat an adequate amount for a few dollars a day, according to USDA economists.

Lower turkey prices this year will help soften the cost of preparing Thanksgiving dinner this year compared to 2022, with the total price of the food down 4.5% to 9%, according to a pair of surveys. 

This year, typical holiday stress is exacerbated by inflationary concerns, with 62% of shoppers reporting their grocery costs have increased year-over-year, according to the Food Industry Association’s U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2022 series focusing on holiday shopping.  When it comes to holiday plans, 45% of shoppers are more concerned about the price of holiday meals than the price of travel or gifts.