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Friday, August 05, 2022

Why the price of ground beef is climbing higher than the inflation rate

The cost of putting food on the table is the highest it’s been in 40 years, and inflation is specifically impacting a summertime staple: ground beef.

Ground beef prices are up 12% since this time last year, which is higher than the current inflation rate for the United States, which currently stands at 9.1%.

Severe drought amid high demand while reeling from pandemic disruptions and inflation is to blame.