Food prices fell 0.3 percent in the March 2017 month. After seasonal adjustment, food prices fell 0.4 percent.

In March 2017 compared with February 2017:

• Fruit and vegetable prices fell 3.0 percent (down 2.0 percent after seasonal adjustment).

• Meat, poultry, and fish prices rose 0.3 percent.

• Grocery food prices rose 0.2 percent (up 0.2 percent after seasonal adjustment).

• Non-alcoholic beverage prices fell 0.4 percent.

• Restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices rose 0.1 percent.