Food prices rose only modestly in September, according to the Food Price Outlook report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service released on Oct. 23.
The all-food consumer price index increased 0.1% in September, while fresh fruit rose 2% and eggs jumped 1%. Year-over-year, food prices were 2.5% higher than in September 2025. Groceries were up 1.8% while food away from ho…