The New Normal: America's Grocery Crisis and the Unseen Consequences Grocery prices have skyrocketed at an alarming rate, with food becoming 33% more expensive since January 2019.
This is not just inflation; it's a perfect storm of factors threatening the foundation of our food system. A pound of ground beef costs $6. 82 in June, an 79% increase from its price at the start of 2019.
Meat has become a luxury item for many families, including Ada Torres' household in Texas, where her grandchildren are missing out on favorite dishes like lasagna and fajitas.