Inflation surges as vegetables are now up 40%

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Revelations 18:23:’For the merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.’

Important Takeaways:

  • No Veggies for You! Food Inflation Surges as Eggs, Pasta, Vegetables, and Grains Get Even More Expensive
  • Food prices surged in September, propelling the producer price inflation gauge higher than expected.
  • Here are some of the biggest price jumps.
    • Fresh and dried vegetables: up 15.7 percent for the month and 40.2 percent for the year.
    • Grains: up 10.7 percent for the month and 30.4 percent for the year.
    • Fresh eggs: up 16.7 percent for the month and 97.3 percent for the year.
    • Bakery products: up 0.8 percent for the month and 14.0 percent for the year.
    • Pasta: up 1.1 percent for the month and 34.1 percent for the year.
    • Finfish and shellfish: up 2.5 percent for the month and 2.9 percent for the year.
    • Processed fruits and vegetables: up 2.6 percent for the month and 16.0 percent for the year.
    • Dairy products: down 1.6 percent for the month but up 18.2 percent for the year.
    • Soft drinks: up 1.9 percent for the month but up 15.8 percent for the year.
    • Pork: up 5.5 percent for the month but down 2.0 percent for the year.
    • Fresh fruits and melons: down 1.2 percent for the month but up 20.7 percent for the year.
    • Turkey: up 0.5 percent for the month and 38.2 percent for the year.

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