The Consumer Price Index for food was unchanged in March after rising 0.4% in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, as the food-at-home index declined 0.2% over the month.According to the report, four of the six major grocery store food group indexes decreased last month. In March Over 12 months since last March The food-at-home index rose 1.9% over the 12 months ending in March, while the index for other food-at-home rose 2.9%. Andy Harig, vice president of tax, trade, sustainability and policy development for FMI — The Food Industry Association, said the CPI numbers showing a decrease in grocery inflation “should be welcome news for consumers following notable increases in recent months.” “Staples like beef, poultry, fish and eggs, cereal and bakery products, and dairy products are all down by 0.6%. In contrast, food-away-from-home prices are up 0.2%, highlighting that grocery shopping continues to be an economical way for consumers to manage their food ...