5 Groceries to Buy Now Before Prices Jump Again in the New Year

If sky-high grocery bills have you stressed out, you’re not alone—surveys show shoppers are worried about their grocery bills as prices climb higher and higher. “The high cost of food is among the top concerns for Americans across the country,” says food economist and Michigan State University professor David Ortega. “They dominate kitchen table conversations because many households are feeling stretched thin when it comes to their budgets and the high cost of groceries.” Some items might continue to be more expensive in the New Year—here are five groceries to buy right now before prices go up again in January, according to the USDA forecast. These figures will be updated once again in January 2026, for now they apply to the reminder of 2025.

Beef and Veal