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Food Costs Hard To Swallow For South Florida Shoppers

"Our food costs are up 15 to 20%. On paper goods it's even more," said Tom Simonson.

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March 16, 2022

Tom and Patty Simonson made their weekly trek to Costco warehouse club off University Drive on Monday to stock up on the weekly items they need to run their sub shop.

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Their grocery bill was nearly $1,000.

“Our food costs are up 15 to 20%. On paper goods it’s even more,” said Tom Simonson.

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