Rising Input Costs May Lift US Food Inflation Higher

Food inflation in the United States could climb as high as 6% in the second half of 2026 through 2027 due to soaring fuel prices stoked by geopolitical tensions, according to Rabobank North America. “We expect mid-single-digit food inflation over the next 12 to 18 months, with baseline monthly ranges of 4% to 6% possible through 2027.” Read more here.