MANCHESTER, N.H. —

From inflation and tariffs to extreme weather, grocery bills continue to rise.

Many Americans are feeling the impacts, with 77% saying they've noticed the biggest increase in food costs.

"It's getting to the point where people won't be able to shop anymore," one shopper said. "You have to cut back in order to live."

A report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service found that food prices rose 24% from 2020 to 2024.

In August alone, coffee prices surged 45% year over year.

To help shoppers stretch their food budgets, Consumer Reports is sharing practical tips.

Amy Keating, a Consumer Reports nutritionist, recommends shopping with a plan rather than just a list.

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