Groceries Continue To Climb In Price

Food prices around the world continue to climb, hitting a fresh decade high last month, according to the latest report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

Over here, "shrinkflation" is back - which means that you pay the same amount as usual, but there's less product in the package. It's been maybe ten years since they last pulled that stunt, but they've started dusting off that old chestnut again. Fortunately, I refilled the freezer over a month ago, and the fridge is pretty well-stocked with veggies and other produce, along with a dozen or so micro-dinners. This ain't my first rodeo. Pretty much the only thing I'll have to find is more milk. I have powdered stuff to fall back on if need be, but I'm not too keen on it, so since there's a dairy a couple of miles from home, I'll scritch some cows and buy some fresh milk in one fell swoop.

He doesn't charge as much as the store, anyhow.

Global prices for food, energy and other commodities have soared this year as countries roll back COVID-19 restrictions, triggering supply shortages and bottlenecks.

Food's not much of an issue for me, with everything stocked up already. Energy isn't bad either, as I get hydropower. And being that it's winter, I don't use all that much. For heat, I have a fireplace and plenty of wood to burn, so it's all good.

As for other "commodities", I can't see where I need much more stuff.

Cereals? Got oatmeal. Bacon and eggs will likely go way up in price, but I've got bacon in the freezer and hens in the back yard.


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