Grocery aisle relief as food prices fall Food prices fall as retailers, food makers pass along savings to woo frugal shoppers - By Emily Fredrix and Sarah Skidmore, AP Food Industry Writers
- On Tuesday September 8, 2009, 1:04 pm EDT
Grocery shoppers are finally seeing some reprieve from last year's steep price increases.
Food prices are dropping on some key items as retailers slash prices to better compete and food makers do more promotions and pass along savings from lower ingredient and gasoline costs.
It's welcome relief for American consumers who are looking to save money as they cope with stagnant incomes, job loss and economic uncertainty.
Prices for dairy, meat, fruits, vegetables and bread have all fallen.
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