Your next meal is getting more expensive. Here's what's driving the surge in food prices.
Story Date: 6/18/2021

 

Source: BUSINESS INSIDER, 6/17/21

Food prices are surging in grocery stores as well as on restaurant menus. Last week, Chipotle hiked prices for menu items by about 4%, as the cost of labor and ingredients continues to rise amidst a spike in demand. Red Robin and Cracker Barrel have also increased prices by about 3%, The Wall Street Journal reported. The chains may be forced to further hike prices if commodity costs continue to inflate.

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