There is much debate, amongst those who debate, about the cause and significance of the rise in food prices across the world, with some blaming Covid, droughts, and even a conspiracy. I would plug for all of the above. Whatever the cause it would be a good idea to try and put aside extra supplies each week, even on limited budgets. Aim for food that is longer lasting, such as tin goods, dried beans and lentils, rice, and other items which don’t go off, such as the famous toilet paper, which I imagine people will start eating down the track as this collapse proceeds! Yet another reason to be a prepper, and get a home garden going if at all possible.
https://www.naturalnews.com/2021-09-08-world-food-prices-jump-record-highs.html