Food Prices Fluctuate: Coffee Up, Avocados Down in Past Year
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Food prices in Israel have shown mixed trends over the past year, with some staples like instant coffee and potatoes becoming significantly more expensive, while others such as avocados and sweet potatoes have seen sharp price reductions. The analysis by C14 compared prices from October 2025 to October 2026 across hundreds of products. Consumers are advised to compare prices between products and chains to manage their grocery expenses effectively.
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- Instant coffee prices rose sharply, while avocados became significantly cheaper over the past year.
- Basic vegetables like potatoes, onions, and tomatoes also experienced notable price increases.
- Other products like canola oil, frozen pastry, and bananas also became more expensive.
- Significant price drops were also recorded for sweet potatoes, melons, apples, and rice.
- The study highlights varied price changes across hundreds of food items, not a uniform trend.
- Consumers are advised to compare prices among products and supermarkets.
A recent analysis of food prices in Israel reveals significant fluctuations over the past year, with some staple products becoming considerably more expensive while others have seen substantial price drops. The study, conducted by C14 using the Pricez platform, compared prices between October 2025 and October 2026, examining hundreds of items across various categories including fruits, vegetables, packaged goods, and poultry.
Among the notable price increases, granulated instant coffee saw its price jump from 24.30 shekels to 32.90 shekels for a 200-gram package. White potatoes, onions, and tomatoes also experienced sharp price hikes, impacting the cost of basic ingredients frequently purchased by households. Other items like canola oil, frozen puff pastry, chicken drumsticks, cucumbers, and bananas also became more expensive.
Beverages such as Sprite Zero, Creamy ice cream, and whole wheat sliced bread also saw price increases, contributing to higher overall grocery bills. While some of these increases were moderate individually, their cumulative effect on regular shopping trips is significant.
Conversely, the study identified significant price decreases for several products. Avocados, for instance, dropped from 11.70 shekels to 6.48 shekels per kilogram. Sweet potatoes, melons, apples, lemons, and beets also became cheaper. In the pantry section, prices for Persian rice, breadcrumbs, and white flour decreased, as did the price of imported butter from Finland. Even popular packaged snacks like Bamba and soy yogurts saw price reductions.
Changes in the prices of fundamental items like milk, eggs, and bread were relatively moderate, with cottage cheese experiencing a slight decrease. The analysis emphasizes that the price changes are not uniform, with some products rising sharply, others falling, and some remaining relatively stable. Consumers are advised to compare prices not only between different supermarket chains but also among various products, especially those bought weekly, to better manage their grocery budgets.
