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Food price index: May 2023
Key facts: Monthly change Food prices rose 0.3 percent in May 2023. After seasonal adjustment, they rose 0.5 percent. In May 2023 compared with April 2023: • fruit and vegetables prices fell 2.9 percent (down 2.5 percent after seasonal adjustment) • meat, poultry, and fish prices rose 1.4 percent • grocery food prices fell 0.1 percent • non-alcoholic beverage prices rose 4.5 percent • restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices rose 0.8 percent. charts Annual change Food prices increased 12.1 percent in the 12 months ended May 2023. In May 2023 compared with May 2022: • fruit and vegetables prices ... (full story)