inflation

Stop & Shop drops prices on thousands of items

Stop & Shop announces that it has lowered prices at every one of its 137 stores across New York and...

1 day ago 6 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 18, 2026

Read about consumers struggles with rising food prices at retail and restaurants, FDA's leadership appointment, crop updates, and more.

2 days ago 2 minute read

Fresh produce inflation soars in April 2026 Consumer Price Index

Fresh fruit and vegetable inflation rose again in April to 6.5% year over year, more than double the annual food...

1 week ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 8, 2026

Read about female leadership growth, crop losses, CEO changes, community giving, and a Mother’s Day tribute.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

Week in Review: When do fuel prices change consumer behavior?

So far, grocery executives say they haven’t seen much change in their customers’ behavior due to rising fuel prices.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: May 7, 2026

Read about how consumers are trading to lower-priced retailers, how retailers and restaurants help celebrate moms, and more.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 22, 2026

Read about Walmart's grocery market share, how higher gas prices affect U.S. and Canadian retailers, the most sustainable grocers, and...

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 14, 2026

Links today include Walmart topping another retail list, grocery inflation report, NYC's city grocery plan, fertilizer price pain, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

DAT: Truckload freight rates hit two-year highs as diesel costs surge

Truckload freight volumes rose across all major equipment types in March while a sharp jump in fuel costs pushed up...

1 month ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 13, 2026

Read about retail adjustments to customer loyalty, menu prices rise, crop updates on Mexican avocados and grapes, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 10, 2026

Today's links include analysis of today's food inflation report, retail's labor problems, a citrus forecast update, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Week in Review: The start of a food crisis 

A week ago, we identified inflation warning signs, and they were fully realized: surging fuel prices and the highest inflation...

1 month ago 3 minute read

IFPA CEO on how rising fuel prices affect the supply chain

The fresh produce supply chain—from farm to fork—is feeling the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

1 month ago 4 minute read

Soaring energy prices help fresh produce inflation to grow

Fresh fruit and vegetable inflation rose to 4.2% from March 2025 to 2026, well above the overall annual food inflation...

1 month ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 3, 2026

Read about Albertsons' store closure plan, Sam's Club membership fees, restaurant chains topping 1,000 units, and more.

2 months ago 2 minute read

McDonald’s USA introduces meal deals to the McValue Menu

A new era of value is coming to McDonald's. Starting April 21, the Golden Arches is expanding its value offerings...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Week in Review: Fuel price warning signs 

American retail runs on diesel, and that’s especially true of the produce industry. Fresh fruit and vegetable delivery has been affected.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: April 2, 2026

Links today highlight a Walmart DC closing and its clash over digital price tags, organic produce sales, rising fuel prices,...

2 months ago 2 minute read

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