Rising prices in grocery stores noticeably increased from June to July
In the month of July 2025, the Datasembly Shopping Cart Index revealed a nearly 2% jump in the prices of 24 commonly purchased grocery items, marking a notable increase compared to June.
The price surge in July was led by sharp increases in the prices of coffee, bacon, and certain bakery items. Whole Bean Coffee saw a significant rise from $13.55 to $13.80, reflecting part of an overall grocery price increase. Bacon experienced a significant jump from $7.92 to $8.46, while Frosted Donuts increased from $5.30 to $5.37.
The increase in these food items can be attributed to a combination of global food price rises, supply constraints, and increased input costs such as tariffs and labor shortages. For Whole Bean Coffee, global food prices rose 1.6% that month, driven mainly by rising meat and vegetable oil prices. However, ongoing inflation and increased production costs likely contribute to coffee price hikes.
The Bacon price increase is linked to strong demand and processing capacity limitations in the meat sector. Meat prices rose notably as inventory levels are pushed down due to heavy demand and constrained plant operations. Meat supply constraints and rising input costs have put upward pressure on pork products such as bacon.
Rising prices for ingredients like sugar, oils (notably palm, soybean, and sunflower oils up 7.1%), and production costs due to tariffs and labor shortages likely contributed to the increase in Frosted Donuts.
Several grocery staples, however, have shown no price change from June to July 2025, indicating possible stabilization. This includes items like Penne Pasta, Organic Eggs, and Salted Butter. In fact, the price of Salted Butter dropped slightly, indicating a potential area for savings.
Interestingly, the July Shopping Cart Index is down by more than 2% compared to July 2024, but most of the decline was caused by a huge drop in the price of cookies.
In conclusion, the price increases reflect a combination of elevated input costs, supply chain constraints, and general inflationary pressures across food sectors in July 2025. Consumers are advised to monitor their shopping habits and consider alternatives to mitigate the impact of these price increases.
- The surge in food and drink prices in July 2025, as revealed by the Datasembly Shopping Cart Index, significantly impacted personal-finance, particularly in relation to everyday items like coffee, bacon, and Frosted Donuts.
- Whole Bean Coffee, Bacon, and Frosted Donuts experienced substantial price hikes due to factors such as global food price rises, supply constraints, increased input costs, and overall inflation within their respective industries.
- Despite the overall price increase in food-and-drink items, some grocery staples showed no change or even a decrease in price, providing potential areas for savings, such as Salted Butter, Penne Pasta, and Organic Eggs.
