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Archive Home > 2008 > May > 06 > Next wave of food inflation looms

Next wave of food inflation looms

Higher cost of feed likely to raise prices for chicken, pork

By Ellen Simon / The Bulletin
May 6, 2008

Americans may be getting another helping of food inflation, and it seems likely to come from higher prices for chicken and pork.

Overall food inflation could double this year, lifted by the rising costs of fuel, corn and soybeans, some analysts predict.

Food inflation hit 4 percent last year, up....

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