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Some key items, like eggs, are spiking in price.
Explorewhy the cost of certain grocery items is still on the rise.
Eggs
Eggs are a staple food item for many households.
Many have noted rising costs, starting with a spike during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take eggs, for example, he said.
The prices have gone through the roof because this avian flu outbreak has decimated many poultry.
Nuts
For those who enjoy nuts, many varieties have seen rising costs in recent years.
Let me start with the Colorado River, said Baron.
The water in the river feeds thousands of farms.
The first to go down will be nuts like almonds, walnuts and pistachios.
Then, the wine industry.
These prices will shoot up as the water level continues to go down.
If this next summer of 2025 is hot, then that water will drain faster.
The effect will be rising prices, and the laws must change to balance the needs ofbusinesses and people.
Additionally, high fuel costs make farming more expensive.
All the farm equipment that runs on diesel fuel will be more expensive to run.
Supermarkets will have far fewer fresh items on the shelves, said Baron.
Beef
Beef prices, espseically ground beef prices, have been on the rise in recent months.
For households that eat bread regularly, this spike could put a big dent into their budgets.
Dairy Products
Dairy products, like milk and cheese, have all seen higher prices.
Even the price of ice cream has soared by over 4% since October 2023.
A lower level of milk production puts significant upward pressure on prices,Agriculture Divereported.
Fresh Produce
The costs for some fresh produce are going through the roof.
For those who lovefresh fruits and vegetables, this can take a bite out of your grocery budget.
