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Food prices
In April, grocery store prices were flat — or even lower
May 15, 2024
Consumers tend to be very sensitive to food costs. Fresh edibles like fruit, vegetables and meat saw substantial declines.
Some small businesses are squeezed between rising costs and customers with other options
Apr 18, 2024
For restaurants and retailers in particular, it can lead to something the Federal Reserve's Beige Book calls "lumpy" pricing.
Restaurants outpacing grocery stores when it comes to inflation
Dec 25, 2023
Supermarkets and restaurants business relies on selling food. So why are prices rising more in the latter?
Why U.S. agricultural exports are down almost 20% from last year
by
Justin Ho
Sep 29, 2023
In August, agricultural exports were about 20% lower than the same time a year ago, according to the Commerce Department. That's because export volumes have fallen, and ag prices are coming off of recent highs.
Food assistance funds for mothers and children are up for debate in Congress
Sep 6, 2023
While the White House is asking for more money for the Women, Infants, and Children program, a House bill would reduce WIC funds.
Labor costs are a key ingredient in food inflation
Aug 11, 2023
And consumers of all income levels are adopting creative strategies to make their dollars stretch farther.
White House moves to stop alleged price gouging
Jul 19, 2023
Food inflation is a major complaint, but some farmers and companies say market forces will keep prices in check.
For public good, not for profit.
A muffin? That'll be $5.50. (Thank inflation.)
Jun 21, 2023
Inflation is cooling, but food prices are still much higher than they were a year ago. Bakery products, in particular.
One mom on what the end of additional SNAP benefits means for her family
Mar 21, 2023
Millions of people have had their benefits cut by at least $95 a month, at a time when food prices are up almost 10%.
What one egg producer says about how the industry is doing
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Feb 16, 2023
Sam Krouse, co-CEO of MPS Egg Farms, says wholesale prices are down as farms recover from avian flu and consumer demand eases.