Why 15 Foods Are More Expensive Than Ever

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The Department of Agriculture estimates that US food prices rose more than 23% from 2020 to 2024 and outpaced overall inflation in 2025. Extreme weather, disease, and rising energy costs are straining producers, while new tariffs are adding more pressure to supply chains. This has led to rising costs for both everyday goods, like eggs and chocolate, as well as niche foods experiencing a surging demand, like yuzu and oxtail. Restaurants and consumers are feeling the impact. We explain why 15 foods are so expensive right now. 00:00:29 - Oxtail 00:14:55 - Cocoa and Chocolate 00:31:52 - Mangosteen 00:43:55 - Yuzu 00:57:59 - Eggs 01:10:56 - Impact of High Food Prices 01:11:43 - African Caviar 01:26:44 - Huitlacoche (Corn Smut) 01:38:36 - Colatura di Alici (Anchovy Sauce) 01:47:30 - Nutmeg and Mace 01:58:15 - Matsusaka Wagyu 02:09:16 - Golden Kiwi 02:26:04 - Ceylon Cinnamon 02:34:49 - Korean Seaweed 02:46:12 - Kanzuri Chile Paste 02:57:57 - White Flower Shiitake Mushrooms ------------------------------------------------------ #inflation #foodprices #soexpensive MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: How The World's Most Expensive Colors Are Made https://youtu.be/oAGx9HqGh3s Why Everything At The Airport Is So Expensive https://youtu.be/TTCDLykCk5I Why Gold Is More Expensive Than Ever https://youtu.be/HB4tp1lgx6M Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Why 15 Foods Are More Expensive Than Ever | So Expensive | Business Insider