Why is orange juice more expensive than last year? Fort Pierce orange grower weighs in

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — The high grocery prices have many people talking.

"It's been terrible. things have gone up probably 30%," said shopper Peter Torell.

"Orange juice, eggs, milk, snacks, everything — they are higher, a lot higher," shopper Anthonette Childress said.

Orange juice is up 32% from last year, according to numbers from the federal government. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks the cost of a 12-ounce can of frozen orange juice. In May 2023, it cost $3.18, while in May 2024 it cost $4.19.