date:Feb 21, 2014
The Consumer Price Index for food and beverages rose 0.4% in January, finishing at 238.8, which compared with 237.8 in December and 237.6 in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor. The food index also moved up 0.4% in January, finishing at 238.9, up from 237.9 in December.
Within food at home, half of the six major grocery store food group indexes advanced, two decreased and one was unchanged.
The major gainers during January were the indexes for cerea