Not surprisingly, and for various reasons, certain foods will see larger price increases than others. Topping the list with the largest increase compared to 2021 is beef and veal. While that category is now slated to see a 3.4 percent bump in 2022, beef and veal prices have risen a whopping 16.2 percent since last year. Another category that’s destined to see a big jump is poultry, which the USDA predicts will see a 6 to 7 percent increase in price this year. Similarly, eggs will see a 2.5 to 3.5 percent bump. “The impacts of the conflict in Ukraine and the recent increases in interest rates by the Federal Reserve are expected to put upward and downward pressures on food prices, respectively,” the report states. “The situations will be closely monitored to assess the net impacts of these concurrent events on food prices as they unfold.” Keep reading to find out which other popular foods the USDA says will get even more expensive this year, and why. RELATED: 5 Delicious Ways to Extend the Life of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Until Your Next Trip to the Grocery Store Interestingly enough, the USDA predicts that fresh vegetable prices will now see less of a price increase than previously forecast. The prices of items such as fresh broccoli, string beans, and bell peppers will likely see an increase between 1 and 2 percent—an adjustment downward from 1.5 to 2.5 percent.
