Core Insights - The European Central Bank (ECB) reports that while the overall inflation rate in the Eurozone has decreased to a normal level of 2%, food price inflation remains significantly high [1] Summary by Categories Inflation Rates - The Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) reflects the ECB's price stability target, with food accounting for approximately 20% of the basket of goods [1] - As of August 2025, food price inflation is the highest among all HICP components, currently at 3.2% [1] Price Increases by Product Category - Compared to pre-pandemic levels, meat prices (including beef, poultry, and pork) have increased by over 30% [1] - Milk prices have risen by approximately 40%, while butter prices have surged by 50% [1] - Prices for coffee, olive oil, cocoa, and chocolate have experienced even stronger increases [1] Regional Variations - Among Eurozone countries, the lowest food price increase is in Cyprus at 20%, while Estonia sees the highest at 57% [1] - Croatia's food price increase stands at 47% [1]