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Measuring the Value of the U.S. Food System: Revisions to the Food Expenditure Series

  • TB-1948

Overview

ERS researchers updated methods and sources used in the Food Expenditure Series, which tracks annual and monthly trends in the U.S. food system, revising estimates back to 1997, introducing "advance" estimates, and establishing a release timetable.

For the data behind the report, see the Food Expenditure Series.

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