Trace One Reports: Grocery Store Items That Have Increased Most in Price

Groceries account for the largest share of individual spending in a number of states where income is relatively low, or where grocery prices are especially high. However, even in regions where grocery spending constitutes a smaller portion of income, consumers still find themselves grappling with significant weekly food bills. In 37 states, consumers report weekly household grocery expenditures exceeding $250 on average.

National Grocers Assoc. Calls on House & Senate Antitrust Subcommittees to Hold Hearings on Revealing Grocery Report from Federal Regulators

One of the report’s eye-opening findings is how major chains penalized suppliers that didn’t deliver on time during the pandemic, ensuring that their own stores would be stocked while the shelves of smaller competitors were barren.