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A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Inflation and the Economy

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

4 weeks ago 4 minute read

Overall inflation heats up in January, but not for fresh produce

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary February 12, 2025: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Wells Fargo: Consumers see 0.1% price increase in Super Bowl food supplies this year

This analysis from Wells Fargo was written by Dr. Michael Swanson, Chief Agricultural Economist; Courtney Schmidt, Sector Manager; and Robin...

2 months ago 7 minute read

Consumer Stress Index finds grocery spend getting squeezed as consumers prioritize ‘wants’ and optimize ‘needs’

CHICAGO, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI), an internal think tank of global strategy and management consultancy Kearney, today released its...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Survey shows majority of Americans plan to cook at home more in 2025 to save money

January 14, 2025 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of affordable grocery app Flashfood has...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Inflation rises to 2.9% in December, while produce rises 1%

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary January 15, 2025: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...

3 months ago 4 minute read

dunnhumby 2024 retail index shows importance of consumer value

January 08, 2025 CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released the eighth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference...

3 months ago 6 minute read

ProduceIQ: Berry good deals to start 2025

It’s that time of the year again. If you are one of the lucky ones on holiday vacation, you may...

3 months ago 4 minute read

Report: Canadians will spend $800 more on food in 2025

Canada’s Food Price Report 2025 predicts Canadian families will spend up to $801 more on food next year, while 8.7 million Canadians report...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Restaurants Canada says tax relief need is urgent

Toronto, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today’s Fall Economic Statement was a missed opportunity by the federal government to...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Inflation rises slightly in November

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary December 11, 2024: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Survey: Consumers want price relief regardless of supply-demand

November 20, 2024 AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zilliant, the leader in pricing lifecycle management, today announced the findings of its inaugural Consumer...

4 months ago 7 minute read

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines a second year in a row, remains above pre-pandemic levels

Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more...

4 months ago 6 minute read

Dollar General delivers seasonal food savings

November 19, 2024 GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dollar General BB #:172794 announced today its holiday season food discounts and promotions designed to...

5 months ago 5 minute read

Circana reports majority of consumers embrace homemade Thanksgiving traditions despite high grocery prices

Chicago, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released its...

5 months ago 3 minute read

Toast survey: The restaurant industry proves to be resilient in times of change

From tackling the effects of inflation to finding new ways to delight their guests, restaurants have proved resilient and creative...

5 months ago 3 minute read

US Consumer Confidence bounced back in October

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in October to 108.7 (1985=100), up from 99.2 in September....

5 months ago 7 minute read

Survey shows majority of Americans struggle with grocery affordability

SEATTLE, Oct. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Swiftly, a leading provider of innovative retail technology tools and solutions, today released its...

5 months ago 4 minute read
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