Cost Of Fruits And Vegetables Increases Sharply In Bay Area, U.S.

Alameda CA

08 February, 2022

1:59 PM

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By Kiet Do, CBS San Francisco: SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — Grocery shoppers may be feeling the pinch as the price of produce has increased sharply in recent weeks here the Bay Area and across the country. The cost of fresh fruits and vegetables is rising at a sharper rate when compared with food overall, according to latest data from the federal government. However, demand remains unchanged as consumers are drawn to the "healthfulness, convenience and taste" of fresh produce. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows from November 2021 to December 2021, shows the food index increased 0.5%. The index for fruits and vegetables increased 0.9%, and the index for fresh fruit increased 1.8%. Read more at CBS CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.