date:Jul 18, 2012
It was the third time in four months that the index has increased 0.1 percent. The food index rose 0.2 percent in June, the third time in four months that it has increased by 0.2 percent.
Major grocery store food groups were mixed in June, with three rising and three declining.
The fruits and vegetables index was the big mover, rising 1.3 percent to 283.7. The index was led by the fresh vegetables index, which increased 3.2 percent in June.
The index for meats, poultry, fish, and eggs rose 0.2