Category: Supermarkets and Grocery Stores

Egg Prices Are Way Down, but That’s Hurting Farmers

The New York Times – Business:
An oversupply of hens has lowered wholesale egg prices. But consumers may not reap the full benefits because of producer contracts and higher costs.
Calls for ‘No Seed Oil’ Push Companies to Order Up Butter and Beef Tallow

The New York Times – Business:
Businesses are finding different (and more costly) ways to fry foods as shoppers demand alternatives to seed oils as part of the Make America Healthy Again movement.
Calls for ‘No Seed Oil’ Push Companies to Order Up Butter and Beef Tallow

The New York Times – Business:
Businesses are finding different (and more costly) ways to fry foods as shoppers demand alternatives to seed oils as part of the Make America Healthy Again movement.
Maryland Is First to Ban A.I.-Driven Price Increases in Grocery Stores

The New York Times – Business:
A state law that goes into effect in October prohibits grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using consumer data to boost prices.
Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods

The New York Times – Business:
The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.
It’s a Grocery Store, but Selling Food Isn’t the Point

The New York Times – Business:
Happier Grocery in New York is an entry point for people seeking a community built on inside knowledge. It’s not the only high-end grocer doing this.
New Food Stamp Rules Are Confusing Grocery Stores and Consumers

A dizzying array of rules govern what can be bought with SNAP dollars, confusing grocery stores and consumers.
Same Product, Same Store, but on Instacart, Prices Might Differ

The findings are the latest example of how the notion of a single price is breaking down in the digital age, a trend economists say could be pushing up some prices.
How Much Will Thanksgiving Dinner Cost? It Depends on Whom You Ask.

As Americans become increasingly concerned about affordability, there’s scrutiny on the annual meal.
Where the Taste of Home Comes With a Tariff Charge

For immigrant communities from countries with especially high duties, food costs have risen sharply courtesy of President Trump.
Trump’s Tariffs Hit Specialty Grocery Stores for Some Immigrant Communities Especially Hard

For immigrant communities from countries with especially high duties, food costs have risen sharply courtesy of President Trump.
As Low-Income Shoppers Tighten Belts Further, Businesses Worry

A delay in SNAP benefits mixed with a decline in foot traffic has many stores, restaurants and food producers concerned about sales.