Economic Research Service (ERS) February 2026 Forecast

In 2026, prices for all food are predicted to increase 3.1 percent, with a prediction interval of 0.7 to 5.7 percent. Food-at-home prices are predicted to increase 2.5 percent, with a prediction interval of -1.0 to 6.2 percent. Food-away-from-home prices are predicted to increase 3.7 percent, with a prediction interval of 2.4 to 5.0 percent.

https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings