Shoppers at the Herald Square Target in Manhattan on Aug. 28, 2022. Food inflation in the United States has remained stubbornly high. (New York Times/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Plan shopping trips to stay within a budget
Make the most of food already at home
Pay attention to sales, discounts and promotions
Purchase low-cost ingredients
Consider switching to store brand
Price compare favorite foods across stores
Lessen food waste by using frozen vegetables and proteins
Simplify recipes; buy fewer ingredients
Find smaller or discounted cuts of meat

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