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U.S. grocery prices rose 5% in 2025 due to supply issues, tariffs, and costs, with some items shrinking in size despite unchanged prices.
Grocery prices across the U.S. rose an average of 5% in 2025, with nearly half of 114 tested items at a Georgia Walmart increasing in cost, driven by climate-related supply issues, tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam, and rising raw material expenses.
While prices for eggs dropped 30%, and butter, milk, and products like Cheerios declined, some items saw significant hikes, including shrimp, Oreo cookies, and paper folders.
Walmart responded by absorbing some tariff costs and increasing discounts, while companies like General Mills and PepsiCo signaled plans to lower prices amid shifting consumer behavior.
A notable case of shrinkflation was found in Tide detergent, which reduced size from 92 to 80 ounces while maintaining price, though Procter & Gamble said the formula was upgraded for better performance.
Los precios de comestibles en Estados Unidos aumentaron un 5% en 2025 debido a problemas de suministro, aranceles y costos, y algunos artículos se redujeron de tamaño a pesar de que los precios no cambiaron.