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Food stamp spending fuels inflation, group says
With the farm bill set to expire at the end of September, Congress will be under pressure to pass something...
Fresh produce sees volume growth at retail in July
The July Marketplace July was another month of single-digit food and beverage inflation for U.S. retail. While the Circana (formerly...
How to address the pain of food inflation
The federal government reports inflation is easing, but consumers say it’s much stronger than what the government reports. Who’s right,...
Inflation eases, while food remains 4.9% higher than year ago
Inflation pressure continues to weaken, according to the latest government figures. The Labor Department reports the Consumer Price Index rose...
Americans skipping meals for financial reasons is bad for fresh produce
A new report by the market research firm Dunnhumby has received some attention recently. Particularly its figures indicating the percentage...
Dunnhumby study finds 36% of U.S. families skipped meals due to finances
CHICAGO – Thirty-six percent of U.S. families have skipped meals due to financial reasons in the last year according to...
Shoppers focus on fresh produce deals, buying less in June
The June Marketplace Special occasions and celebrations are the number one reasons for consumers to splurge a little, according to...
Inflation slows as produce inflation remains lower than overall food category
Inflation in the U.S. slowed in June to its lowest levels in more than two years. The Labor Department reports...
Stemilt Artisan Organics cherries drive impulse buying
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Growing organic cherries isn’t a trend at Stemilt, BB #:113654 it’s a commitment. Stemilt has been dedicated...
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce releases preliminary report on production costs
June 30, 2023 (Ottawa, Ontario)- The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce today published the results of its survey conducted in...
Kroger shares grocery ideas for as little as $3.50 per meal
CINCINNATI, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today shared a grocery haul, serving up five lunch and dinner...
Why groceries are so expensive (hint: it’s more than inflation)
Writing in The New York Times, Stacy Mitchell, an executive director for the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, explains why groceries...
May CPI shows inflation cooling, food up 6.7% over last year
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released this monthly report June 13, 2023: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – MAY 2023 The...
Survey shows consumers fear recession, yet remain optimistic about finances
CHICAGO, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Many consumers are in a financial conundrum. The latest TransUnion Consumer Pulse study...
Dollar General pulls back on pOpshelf, plans fresh produce in 5,000 stores this year
In an action mirroring many of its customers, Dollar General BB #:172794 is pulling back on “nice to have” investments...
Restaurants face harsh reality as April saw weakest sales growth since July
Out of the Box Insights by Black Box Intelligence All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. Best and...
FMI: Grocery shoppers expand perception of value beyond price
ARLINGTON, Va. – The latest survey of grocery shoppers by FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 for its U.S. Grocery Shopping...
Cost-conscious shoppers drawn to promotions more than ever
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For the first quarter of 2023, prices in several food and personal care categories...
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