The United States and its allies are escalating sanctions against Russia as a result of its invasion of Ukraine that could ripple through the world economy, aggravating inflation and supply chain issues, and prompting consumer …
To say that the champagne world is a bit “off-kilter” these days would be a significant understatement. The Financial Times reported in late December that retail champagne prices (especially vintage champagne) had increased 30% in …
Inflation at the grocery store continues to rise — and consumers are noticing. In fact, the CPI food at home index rose 7.4 percent over the last 12 months, according to The Bureau of Labor …
It’s clear that egg prices rose in the first month of 2022, but determining a definitive cause is a bit more elusive. The price of a dozen large white eggs rose to a national average of $2.08 on Feb. 9, representing a 22.5% increase month-over-month.
Amazon sales continue to rise, with the e-commerce giant reporting fourth-quarter sales grew 9.4% to $137.4 billion. Notably, Amazon had its biggest-ever Black Friday to Cyber Monday holiday shopping weekend. Further, during the holiday season, …
Nearly eight in 10 Americans expect inflation to persist over the next six months—and they’re probably right. Half even anticipate it to increase “a lot,” while 78% expect interest rates to rise, according to a …
What will the cost of your Super Bowl spread be this year? About 8% to 14% more than 2021, according to Wells Fargo’s inaugural Super Bowl Food Report— a light-hearted look at food and beverage …
Americans’ concerns are shifting from the pandemic to inflation, according to a new poll. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that just 37% of Americans say the virus is one of the …
A new report sheds light on just how much consumers are willing to pay for their favorite cereals in the current inflationary environment. Veylinx, a consumer insights platform that uses behavioral research to predict purchasing …
Consumers are making purchases at a record clip, but economic sentiment continues to wane. Spending across Bank of America’s network of debit and credit cards has surged — mainly in entertainment, travel, and restaurants — …
The National Retail Federation says the holiday-shopping season appears to be on track to exceed its sales growth forecast of between 8.5% and 10.5%, reported ABC News (Dec. 20). However, with four in 10 Americans …
Americans are feeling the effects of the pandemic in their pocketbooks, with inflation rising at its fastest clip in four decades. This morning, the Labor Department reported that the Producer Price Index for final demand …
Global food prices are at their highest in a decade, according to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In November, the FAO’s food price index climbed for a fourth straight month, rising 1.6 …
Amid surging inflation and a new coronavirus variant, here’s an update on what’s happening across the supply chain. LABOR TALKS AT WEST COAST PORTS West Coast port facility operators will open negotiations with the International …
During CPG Growth Strategies in an Inflationary 2022 – a recent webinar presented by IRI and RBC Capital Markets – experts noted what to expect in the months ahead regarding food prices, the labor pool, …
(Updated Nov. 11, 2021 with Sysco Q3 numbers) Prices for supplies from foodservice distribution giants US Foods and Sysco rose 11.5% and 13.4% respectively during the third quarter but had little effect on soaring demand …
Bird flu is spreading across Europe with Poland, the continent’s largest poultry producer, and Britain reporting the latest cases, following outbreaks in Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Russia. Poland reported several outbreaks of H5N1 …
U.S. food banks are facing two major struggles at the moment: increased demand from consumers sidelined by the pandemic and surging food prices amid supply chain issues. Many people found themselves facing food insecurity during …
Following a year of supply chain issues and inflation, Thanksgiving dinner could look a little different—and more expensive—this year. Consumer Reports found that turkey prices could go up anywhere from 10 to 15% this holiday …
U.S. exports of American cheese, including the processed staple coveted for melty grilled cheese sandwiches, are surging as buyers in Asia can’t get enough. Shipments increased by 71% from a year earlier to just over …
The cost of ingredients for breakfast staples continues to rise as global food production, processing and transportation challenges collide with higher demand from the pandemic rebound. According to the Financial Times breakfast indicator, futures prices …
Here are trending economic and food industry data points, as well as major economic and company earnings releases for the coming week: grocery inflation, menu price hikes, cost saving ideas, and more. Don’t be surprised …
