Do food prices seem even higher than usual?

[Anonymous]

I just went to two grocery stores today and holy moly, the price of most things I buy seem to have jumped again.

Is anyone else feeling the same way? I know prices have been rising a bit but..

I stopped using a price book a while ago but I think I will have to go back to it.

[Anonymous]

Of course, OP, where have you been? Everyone knows that food inflation is out of control. You're just realizing this?

[Anonymous]

Yes, every time I go to the store it seems like things are more expensive. We are a high HHI family and I am definitely adjusting purchases due to cost. No more Nellie's eggs. Way less meat (which is a good thing anyway).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course, OP, where have you been? Everyone knows that food inflation is out of control. You're just realizing this?

I’m not just realizing this but am asking is it even higher than usual, like, this week?

Produce in particular…

[Anonymous]

I filled my cart in 2020 at Moms Organic Market for $275-$325, including dairy and meats. So yes, food is way up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I filled my cart in 2020 at Moms Organic Market for $275-$325, including dairy and meats. So yes, food is way up.

$275 back then?? Or do you mean the price today?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course, OP, where have you been? Everyone knows that food inflation is out of control. You're just realizing this?

I’m not just realizing this but am asking is it even higher than usual, like, this week?

Produce in particular…

Talk to the seven dollar box of strawberries in my fridge, LOL

[Anonymous]

I was at grocery store today and I had the same thought! It’s like there was another jump all of a sudden.

[Anonymous]

Finding a small packet of almond flour at $15 is scary. This is just one example of my recent shopping experience around Whole Foods.
I thank Costco for carrying a certified gluten-free pizza, organic cacao powder and good olive oil.

[Anonymous]

Yeah it has been crazy lately. I have never bothered with caring too much about grocery prices since I left college 15 years ago but I am finally taking note.

I recently discovered that Food Lion (a store I stopped going to when I left the south 20 years ago) has very low prices comparatively in this area.

[Anonymous]

It is very noticeable. When did a package of stick butter hit $7???

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is very noticeable. When did a package of stick butter hit $7???

Even costco butter is $20 for 4.

[Anonymous]

Yes! At my Stop and Shop (Giant) the cheapest eggs are 4.99 and 2lbs of generic old fashioned oats were almost 8.00! I usually shop at a discount grocery and prices are up significantly. For me as a budget shopper two other problems are price chaos (for example an 18 count of eggs has been significantly more per unit than a dozen-that's just weird) and lack of sales-I've counted on the sale cycle since I started buying my own groceries 30 years ago but certain staples (butter) are just not going on sale.

[Anonymous]

My husband's coffee creamer used to be 6 for $20. Now it's 2 for $10. Coffee is steadily creeping up. I buy butter at Sam's Club and freeze it.
All non-refrigerated items I try to buy online. A lot of stores are offering online only prices. Everything else my husband buys at the store. Cat food has gone up $5 for the brand we use. Anything plastic is ridiculously over priced. I shop around and avoid paying for shipping. Doing your homework on shelf life helps plan and buy.
I saw this coming 2 years ago and started prepping. I figured either the prices would rise or diesel prices would cause shortages. It is now happening.
I have a walk in pantry full and two closets converted into mini pantries. I replace anything we use. Including medicine/vitamins, paper goods.
The commodity reports did not lie. Every single food and non food item they alerted on is confirming all the reports.
One of the main reasons my husband and I make sure family has what they need. You never know. One day, even if you have money, what you are looking for will not be on the shelf.
It looks like the situation may not get better soon. Buy now or hurt the pocketbook. Food is usually the first thing people try to cut because it's the only thing they can somewhat control. It breaks my heart. I wish I had endless money to help anyone needing help.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes! At my Stop and Shop (Giant) the cheapest eggs are 4.99 and 2lbs of generic old fashioned oats were almost 8.00! I usually shop at a discount grocery and prices are up significantly. For me as a budget shopper two other problems are price chaos (for example an 18 count of eggs has been significantly more per unit than a dozen-that's just weird) and lack of sales-I've counted on the sale cycle since I started buying my own groceries 30 years ago but certain staples (butter) are just not going on sale.

Yeah. Eggs are up again and there isnt a shortage. Ive been getting lucky at costco. They have had $1.99 a dozen for medium sized ones sometimes.