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Rising grocery prices could lead to shrinkflation, food industry analyst says

Rising grocery prices could lead to shrinkflation, food industry analyst says
business9/18/2025

Overall grocery prices in August 2025 rose 2.7% compared to one year ago, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index.

Santa Monica, California — It's no secret that a trip to the grocery store is costing more these days. Food prices grew by a half-percent from July to August, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index — the faste... [2357 chars]