by Laura Conaway

Marvin writes:

I heard a lot about deflation and prices declining during this economic crisis. But I have been struck in the past 2-3 weeks to see how much prices have gone up on snack foods, fast food, and all food at the grocery store.

I hadn't noticed, but then I don't do the grocery shopping at my house. One report I found says prices for packaged food will likely keep going up, but that manufacturers only have so much leeway before customers stop buying. Anyone else seeing higher prices for food just lately?