While inflation is moderating month-over-month, the average price per unit across all food and beverages increased 11.2% year-over-year in February 2023 — continuing the long stretch of months with double digit increases. Salaries are not keeping pace, leading to continued concern and a host of money-saving measures among grocery shoppers. To understand the ongoing balancing act between time, money and nutrition goals, IRI, 210 Analytics and Hillphoenix will bring monthly updates in 2023 to understand the latest meat department trends.