These Foods Expected To See Biggest Price Increases This Year, USDA Says

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its 2025 Food Price Outlook, forecasting trends that will shape grocery store receipts and restaurant bills in the months ahead.

What’s Ahead for Food Prices?

According to the USDA, overall food prices are expected to rise by 2.2 percent in 2025. While this is comparable to 2024’s rate, it remains slower than the historical average. However, variations in price changes across different food categories could impact consumer spending habits.

Which Foods Will See the Biggest Price Swings?

Eggs: Prices for eggs remain highly volatile due to ongoing avian influenza outbreaks. The USDA expects egg prices to increase by 20.3 percent in 2025, though uncertainty remains high, with a prediction range from 0.1 to 45.3 percent.

> Beef and Veal: After increasing 4.9 percent year-over-year in December 2024, beef and veal prices are expected to rise by 1.5 percent in 2025. However, tight supplies and higher production costs could push this number higher.

> Pork: Unlike beef, pork prices are predicted to decline slightly, decreasing 0.8 percent in 2025. This follows a 1.3 percent drop in December 2024, driven by seasonal trends.