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Devastating floods in Spain could have immediate effects on Europe's food

by Samantha Fields
Nov 5, 2024
Spain exports fruits, vegetables and other crops to the U.K. and EU, and shoppers will likely see the flood's effects in their grocery prices.
The full extent of damage to Spain's vegetables and citrus crops isn't yet known, says David Ortega at Michigan State University. Above, the roof of a car breaks the surface of floodwaters near Valencia.
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Why landlocked foodies are buying wild Alaskan salmon in bulk

by Hanna Merzbach
Oct 21, 2024
The Mountain West is a hotspot for customers willing to spend a little bit more for wild sockeye salmon shares from Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Many local residents bring coolers filled with ice to the salmon share pickups so they can leave behind any packaging.
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Will port strikes lead to food shortages? Consumer, business behavior both play role

by Henry Epp
Oct 3, 2024
If the strike drags on, some imported items could run low. How quickly that happens depends in part on retailers' and consumers' ability to stock up.
If customers rush to stock up, it will "create scarcity more quickly," say experts.
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Credit barriers, food sovereignty among discussions at Native American summit

by Savannah Peters
Nov 17, 2023
Tribal leaders from around the U.S. gathered in New Orleans for the National Congress of American Indians to share knowledge and discuss policy priorities.
Above, a family feeds chickens on the Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana. One of the priorities discussed by tribal leaders in New Orleans this week was food sovereignty.
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