The article highlights a surge in the prices of non-staple foods in China, with vegetables leading the increase. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has monitored price hikes in various foods, attributed to factors such as severe weather, increased agricultural material costs, transportation issues, and epidemics. The price rise has led to panic buying, affecting cities like Xi'an, Xianyang, and Changzhou. Additionally, the prices of oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar are also on the rise, with listed companies in the salt and food industry announcing price adjustments ranging from 3% to 15%.