Food costs in state rise 1.1% in '98, survey says Sinking pork prices offset increased dairy, vegetable prices, findings show

From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: December 30, 1998 | Copyright information

Groceries cost Wisconsin consumers a little bit more in 1998 than the year before, with lower pork prices offsetting higher dairy and vegetable prices, a new survey says.

The cost of food increased 1.1% in 1998, according to the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation survey released this week. The Madison-based agency surveyed 40 items and found the average price of those items was $67.15, compared with ...

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