"There is not much relief in sight as long as supplies are tight and consumers keep buying," one expert told Newsweek.

Beef prices surged to an all-time high in July as the market grappled with consistently strong demand and long-term issues in domestic production.

According to the latest consumer price index, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics published on Tuesday, the beef and veal index rose by 2.5% in July, compared to 0.2% for the broader food category. This capped an 11.3% increase over the past 12 months.

Meanwhile, the price of ground beef and uncooked beef steaks has risen by 11.5% and 12.4%, respectively, both now at record levels.

    • Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      8·
      5 months ago

      Just want to note, just because a person gives up beef doesn’t mean you have to have tofu. I really dislike tofu. Even the years I kept vegan I never had it except to try it a few times.

      There are tons of other options in the bean world for protein replacement. Otherwise love your point.

        • enkers@sh.itjust.works
          51·
          5 months ago

          I ate tofu before I was vegan, but man I’ve upped my tofu game since then. Pan fry it and finish with sesame oil and soy sauce, and its a game changer.

          I know it’s a bit of a meme to say “you just haven’t had the right one yet”, but I think a lot of people get the idea of mushy plain tofu and are rightly turned off. It’s so frickin good when you make it right.

          Here’s the recipe I use.

    • thedruid@lemmy.world
      4·
      5 months ago

      Not to be a dick, but progressive or not doesn’t matter, what matters us effective.

      We need two solutions. Short and long term

      Short term survival and the long term bounty.