According to the latest government figures, the consumer price index for food at home increased by 60 basis points year-over-year to 6% versus the 10 basis point gain in food away from home CPI inflation to 2.7%.Food inflation is now the most important household expense, according to Walmart's commentary during its earnings call last month. Food prices, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, continue to accelerate higher.
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