A grim new report shows food insecurity is getting worse in the K-shaped economy

Food insecurity is growing in the United States as inflation, war, drought, and more bring grocery prices higher. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for grocery and supermarket food purchases rose 0.7% between March and April, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). On top of that, April’s CPI was an increase of 2.9% year-over-year (YOY). Nine of the 15 food-at-home categories saw a price increase, with fresh vegetables and beef seeing the most significant jump.  Beef’s...