A number of pressures have converged on food production over the past year, and their effects are likely to show up in our shopping carts this winter. Farmers have faced increasingly erratic weather, influenced by climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, while international conflicts have pushed up the cost of fuel, fertilizer and other essential inputs.
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What 5 foods are not increasing in prices?
Eggs are looking good right now, as is chicken. Family sized trays of boneless/skinless chicken breasts have been as low as $1.50/lb this summer, but is typically $2-2.50 per pound, which is $10-$12 per tray. If you just want cheap, whole fryers or drumsticks.
Rice is as low as $12 for 20/lbs, long grain or Calrose/sushi rice. Jasmine is up to $25/20lbs, when it used to be $18.
Carrots, cabbage, and onions are still cheap. The rest changes by the season.