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not here. $1.99/lb on sale is as cheap as it gets for asparagus. nearly all of it coming from peru and mexico.
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I could eat my weight in asparagus. It was always a treat at Easter and ran $3.99/ lb. Even in season, late May, it was over $2/ lb.
Yet I have been seeing asparagus for .69-.99/ lb for the past few months. Huge artichokes for $1 or less. Mangos for $3.99-4.99/ case. ( peal, cut up and freeze for smoothies)
One trend I have noticed in my local Grocery Stores (Publix) is some products have not moved at all while others are nearly double. It seems all the junk food and processed stuff has jumped up quite a lot but the main stables of fruits, veggies, dairy, and bread have not moved much.
Same with meat as well. Cuts of meat have not changed much but processed meats like bacon and sausage have jumped up considerably.
My take is some of this may be inflation and the store offsetting prices of fresh stuff with the processed stuff (chips etc) but I also have to say there is some price gouging happening as well. There is no reason some items have increased or shrank as much as they have in the past 6 months.
I imagine if you buy a lot of chips, cereals, and processed foods then your bill will be much higher than before but again I am not sure if this is all inflation or if gouging is involved.
I sometimes stop at Publix to grab one or two things. For my regular shopping, I use Walmart delivery. But as someone who mostly buys fresh produce, I know the prices. For example, at the end of last year, lemons were 50 cents each at Walmart and like 70 cents at Publix. Within the past month, lemons at Publix are nearly $1 each. It's crazy how much Publix charges for things. I now avoid it as much as I can.
remember last year the FED was calling 2% inflation transitory.
And remember, the Fed/Dems, are the same group that are setting future monetary policy and proposing more bills to spend more in the twisted logic of spending their way out of inflation (while sneaking in massive tax hikes as the cover).
Conversely, prices for ( non- organic) vegetables/ fruit are not keeping pace with inflation.
I live in a very competitive grocery market area and competitive shopping has been a long time hobby. When we travel, I always check out grocery prices.
It must be a bumper crap year for asparagus, peppers, Florida tomatoes and berries. I have no recollection of prices this low. $0.69/ lb for asparagus has been the norm. ( Necessary to blanch before freezing).
Green Giant frozen steamable vegetables, .79- $1.00.
Oscar Mayer bacon $3.99/ lb has been rotating store to store.
Various brands of frozen pizza are easily available at pre pandemic prices. One local brand of so called premium frozen pizza cut their price by $4-5.
Local CVS has the best prices for milk.
Snagged prime baby back ribs for husband for 4.99/ lb.
This does not mean I have not noticed big increases on some products, especially prepared foods, breads and stuff packaged in cans, including soda, my vice.
Yes, this is what I am seeing as well. I am located in Florida and you mentioned Florida produce being normal or even a bit lower. If you are also in Florida then it could be we are not seeing the increases as much. Also, Florida grocery prices are always a bit higher than our neighboring states so there could be some profit margin the stores can play with, just speculating.
One trend I have noticed in my local Grocery Stores (Publix) is some products have not moved at all while others are nearly double. It seems all the junk food and processed stuff has jumped up quite a lot but the main stables of fruits, veggies, dairy, and bread have not moved much.
Same with meat as well. Cuts of meat have not changed much but processed meats like bacon and sausage have jumped up considerably.
My take is some of this may be inflation and the store offsetting prices of fresh stuff with the processed stuff (chips etc) but I also have to say there is some price gouging happening as well. There is no reason some items have increased or shrank as much as they have in the past 6 months.
I imagine if you buy a lot of chips, cereals, and processed foods then your bill will be much higher than before but again I am not sure if this is all inflation or if gouging is involved.
There are no Publix in my area. When in Florida, that and Walmart seem to be the only choices in some areas.
The prices at Publix always were socking to me. I am spoiled living in a highly competitive grocery market area.
Agree on the processed food thing. Boxed cereal is crazy.
I could eat my weight in asparagus. It was always a treat at Easter and ran $3.99/ lb. Even in season, late May, it was over $2/ lb.
Yet I have been seeing asparagus for .69-.99/ lb for the past few months. Huge artichokes for $1 or less. Mangos for $3.99-4.99/ case. ( peal, cut up and freeze for smoothies)
With fuel prices, how is this possible?
salad days, at least where you live. eggs and milk products were similarly ridiculously cheap, at least until recently.
I sometimes stop at Publix to grab one or two things. For my regular shopping, I use Walmart delivery. But as someone who mostly buys fresh produce, I know the prices. For example, at the end of last year, lemons were 50 cents each at Walmart and like 70 cents at Publix. Within the past month, lemons at Publix are nearly $1 each. It's crazy how much Publix charges for things. I now avoid it as much as I can.
As posted, Publix is not in my area. I do however, frequent it when in Florida, mostly Lee and Collier Cty, and am always shocked by the prices.
My husband love his bacon. It was $8.99/ lb for Publix brand pre-pandemic. About 1/3 of slices were pure fat. Disgusting.
I have no idea why grocery shopping is not more competitive in Florida.
salad days, at least where you live. eggs and milk products were similarly ridiculously cheap, at least until recently.
Agree on eggs and milk, until recently.
Still not too bad compared to many other areas of the country.
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