That increase marked the biggest one-month jump in grocery prices in nearly four years.
Overall, grocery store prices have risen 2.9% over the past year — an across-the-board jump that continues to pressure everyday Americans.
In March, food at home prices actually fell by 0.2%, making April’s stark reversal all the more significant.
On an annualized basis, fresh vegetable prices are more than 44% higher today than they were three months ago.
Severe weather in major coffee-producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam has created supply shortages and higher bean costs.
Rising shipping costs and strong global demand have added even more upward pressure to prices.
“Things are just different now, and we don’t quite know how this is going to work out,” he said. »