The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 17, 2022

Pamela and Greg can’t avoid talking about inflation this week, which surveys are showing is higher than the government stats show. The latest IRI data shows fresh produce...

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June 17, 2022

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Pamela and Greg can’t avoid talking about inflation this week, which surveys are showing is higher than the government stats show. The latest IRI data shows fresh produce inflation isn’t as high as other food categories, but that could still be bad for summer produce if consumers tighten budgets.

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