inflation

Fresh produce inflation starts to rise

Fresh fruits and vegetables saw 2.4 percent inflation from February 2025 to 2026, while overall food posted 3.1 percent annual...

4 months ago 6 minute read

Walmart grocery penetration reaches record levels, dunnhumby reports

U.S. consumers have driven Walmart’s grocery penetration to a record 72% as financial insecurity among Americans ages 18–54 climbs to...

5 months ago 5 minute read

USDA offers $1B for specialty crop farmers impacted by unfair market disruptions

USDA is providing $1 billion in Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program for specialty crop commodities not covered by the...

5 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: February 13, 2026

Read about Instacart's strong quarter, FMI on food inflation, restaurants' future in tech, a setback for MAHA food labeling, and...

5 months ago 2 minute read

Fresh produce sees 0.2 percent annual inflation in January

Fresh fruits and vegetables posted 0.2 percent inflation from January 2025 to 2026, while overall food saw 2.9 percent annual...

5 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: January 14, 2026

Read links today to Kroger's leadership challenge, restaurant inflation, Blue Book tips to getting paid faster, crops updates, and more.

6 months ago 2 minute read

Fresh produce shows 0.3 percent inflation in December 2025

Fresh fruits and vegetables posted 0.3 percent inflation from December 2024 to 2025, while overall food saw 3.1 percent inflation.

6 months ago 4 minute read

Produce industry headlines: December 19, 2025

We have links to Instacart settling with the FTC over deceptive practices, analysis on food inflation, Trader Joe's new stores,...

7 months ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review December 19, 2025 

This week we analyze the latest government inflation figures, what it means for fresh produce, the retail, and foodservice industries.

7 months ago 2 minute read

Fresh produce posts deflation in November CPI report

Fresh fruits and vegetables recorded -0.2 percent inflation from November 2024 to 2025, compared to a 2.6 percent rise for...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Farm Bureau: Thanksgiving dinner cost declines again

Cooking a Thanksgiving dinner for your friends and family will cost less than last year, marking the third straight year...

8 months ago 6 minute read

AWG promotes private brands to help relieve economic pressures

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. is reinforcing its commitment to value through its legacy private brands, Always Save and Best Choice.

8 months ago 4 minute read

The Toast ‘2025 Voice of the Restaurant Industry Survey’ shows operator resilience

The survey shows how the industry is tackling its biggest challenges with a renewed focus on profitability, efficiency, and guest experiences.

9 months ago 5 minute read

Study finds Americans experiencing higher rates of food insecurity

Over 35% of American families with children skipped a meal in the last month due to financial reasons according dunnhumby's...

9 months ago 6 minute read

Fresh produce inflation rose in August

Fresh produce recorded 2.3 percent inflation from August 2024 to 2025 after showing just 0.3 percent inflation in July year-over-year.

10 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review September 5, 2025 

Both retailers and restaurants keep making news addressing this pain points. McDonald’s is bringing back its Extra Value Meals next...

10 months ago 2 minute read

McDonald’s returns Extra Value Meals to menu

Starting Sept. 8, we’re bringing Extra Value Meals back to McDonald’s so you can save when you make your favorites...

10 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review August 29, 2025 

Bananas face shortages due to weather, labor, and disease problems. But that doesn't mean that banana inflation is set to...

10 months ago 4 minute read

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