US EditionThese Supermarket Staples Saw Biggest Price Spikes This Year
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The prices for food last fluctuated sharply. An overview of the biggest outliers and the causes.
Butter by a good fifth cheaper, canned fruit and chocolate much more expensive: food prices have developed very differently year on year.
Butter is as cheap as it has been for a long time, but customers pay significantly higher prices for other products at the end of the year. The overview of the biggest outliers and the causes.
For some foods, consumers had to pay significantly more in 2025, while for others there were surprising price decreases.
More than 15 price increases in one year: 2025 will be remembered for many due to price increases on all fronts, especially food products, which rose 3.3% from last year • The most significant increases were in the chocolate and coffee sectors • Lobby 99: "A direct result of the concentrated power of food companies, alongside the control of large retail chains and the government's indifference"
These Supermarket Staples Saw Biggest Price Spikes This Year
Grocery shoppers felt the squeeze in 2025, but not every aisle was hit the same way.Several everyday staples saw sharp price increases over the past year, driven by disease outbreaks, extreme weather, supply shortages, and shifting trade policies. While overall grocery inflation slowed compared to earlier years, certain items saw eye-popping price increases that strained household budgets.Eggs topped the list. Prices surged early in the year aft…
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