Food prices continue to increase, with produce leading

The food index rose 0.6 percent in February after rising 0.5 percent in January. The food at home index, up 0.7 percent in January, rose 0.8 percent in February. Five of the six major grocery store food groups posted increases. The index for fruits and vegetables increased the most, rising 2.2 percent as the fresh vegetables index increased 6.7 percent.

Over the past 12 months, the index for food at home has risen 2.8 percent with all categories increasing. The index for food away from home rose 0.2 percent in February and has risen 1.6 percent over the past 12 months.

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-From the Bureau of Labor Statistics Economic News Release