Key facts: Monthly change Food prices fell 0.4 percent in September 2023. After seasonal adjustment, they rose 0.1 percent. In September 2023 compared with August 2023: • fruit and vegetables prices fell 3.9 percent (down 0.9 percent after seasonal adjustment) • meat, poultry, and fish prices were unchanged at 0.0 percent • grocery food prices were unchanged at 0.0 percent • non-alcoholic beverage prices rose 1.0 percent • restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices rose 0.3 percent. {charts} Annual change Food prices increased 8.0 percent in the 12 months ended September 2023. In September 2023 compared with ... (full story)