These were supposed to be boom times for Pederson’s Natural Farms.In the days this spring after the Supreme Court upheld a California law banning the sale of certain pork products […]
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Back to news homeFacial Recognition Spreads as Tool to Fight Shoplifting
Simon Mackenzie, a security officer at the discount retailer QD Stores outside London, was short of breath. He had just chased after three shoplifters who had taken off with several […]
U.S. Food Prices Rose 0.2% in May
Food prices for Americans rose in May, an increase that adds to the pain of consumers pinched by higher prices.Overall food prices rose 0.2 percent in May from the prior […]
Why Are Food Prices So High in Europe? Sugar, Cheese and Bread Costs Soar
Agricultural and energy costs are falling, but basic items remain stubbornly expensive for consumers.It is the most basic of staple food items: sliced white bread. In Britain, the average price […]
As Dollar Stores Proliferate, Some Communities Say No
”We often take over vacant space in neighborhoods and areas that are already challenged, keeping centers and other adjacent businesses open and serving communities, especially those that are underserved,” Dollar […]
Egg Shortages Are Driving Demand for Raise-at-Home Chickens
Which shortage came first: the chicks or the eggs?Spooked by a huge spike in egg prices, some consumers are taking steps to secure their own future supply. Demand for chicks […]
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Faces Long Road Before Approval
For the private-equity giant Cerberus, which was co-founded by the billionaire Stephen Feinberg and oversees $60 billion in assets, getting into the grocery business was relatively easy. Getting out has […]
Thanksgiving and Inflation: The Cost of the Holiday This Year
Holiday costs from groceries to travel are up, and consumers have been willing to pay them.Roe D’Angelo and The Thanksgiving feast last year was one of the most expensive ever; […]
Food Prices Soar, and So Do Companies’ Profits
Some companies and restaurants have continued to raise prices on consumers even after their own inflation-related costs have been covered. Read More
Kroger and Albertsons Announce Plan to Merge in $25 Billion Deal
The deal, an effort to bulk up against deep-pocketed rivals Walmart and Amazon, is likely to invite serious antitrust scrutiny from regulators. Read More