Kevin McCallister’s Grocery Haul in ‘Home Alone’ was $20. What Would it Cost in 2024?
USA TODAY calculated the total cost of goods using prices from the grocery store in Home Alone. …
Grocery Prices
Egg Prices Increase in Grocery Stores from Bird Flu; Local Farms Unaffected
There’s been no sign of the virus in Virginia so far, but prices of eggs in grocery stores are still climbing due to shortages around the country. Prices are hitting over $3 for a carton in Southwest Virginia. …
USDA-FDA Seek Information About Food Date Labeling, Aim is to Provide Further Clarity, Transparency and Cost Savings for U.S. Consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) are announcing a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By.” The RFI seeks information on industry practices and preferences for date labeling, research results on consumer perceptions of date labeling, and any impact date labeling may have on food waste and grocery costs. …
In Good News for U.S. Consumers, Some Grocery Prices are Dipping for the First Time Since 2020
The October price decline signals that shoppers could get more relief ahead in the grocery aisles, with a Credit Karma survey in May finding that about one-quarter of Americans had skipped a meal due to food costs. …
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. …
