food costs

Groceries
Mar 4, 2026

Consumer Reports ranks NJ’s cheapest, priciest grocers

Consumer Reports ranks NJ’s cheapest and priciest grocery chains, finding a 33% price gap as food-at-home costs remain near record highs.

Super Bowl party
Feb 2, 2026

Super Bowl party food costs rise in 2026, Wells Fargo finds

Entertaining a group of 10 guests will run hosts about $140, up 1.6% from last year, according to the financial institution's annual report on good eats for the big game.

ShopRite in Clementon
Jan 29, 2026

ShopRite expands locked-in grocery prices across New Jersey

The Wakefern banner will hold rates on supermarket staples for weeks at a time as local shoppers look to manage food costs.

Fourth of July cookout
Jul 1, 2025

July 4 food costs heat up as meat, egg prices climb

A new report from Wells Fargo finds beef and beverage prices are driving increases in the summertime celebration tabs, while fruits and chicken may offer relief.

Super Bowl party
Feb 1, 2025

Wells Fargo report adds up Super Bowl LIX party costs

A new report from the financial Intuition's Agri-Food Institute finds that despite rising meat prices, declines in other party favorites will help offset the overall cost of hosting a bash.

U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Jan 28, 2025

Gottheimer launches effort to combat rising meat and egg prices

New federal legislation would direct the USDA to appoint a special investigator to strictly enforce price-fixing laws for the meat packing industry and encourage new producers to enter the market.

Nov 7, 2023

Thanksgiving 2023: Turkey prices down, but the rest of dinner will cost more

Citing lower transportation costs and a growth in the supply of the bird, a new report by the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute found that costs for the holiday staple dropped 9% in October compared to a year ago — and is expected to get even cheaper as the holiday approaches.