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Food Buddy Bites — Weekly Report: August 5, 2026
PNW Produce Faces Price Shock Pacific Northwest consumers are buying less fresh produce or trading down to cheaper frozen and canned alternatives as grocery prices have risen 30% since 2020. Growers of apples, cherries, pears, blueberries and potatoes report mounting losses, with one in three families now cutting back on produce. Analysts warn the Iran […]
Food Buddy Weekly Price Report — July 17, 2026
This week’s verified food-price and supply news, with Pacific Northwest developments prioritized.
Food Buddy Bites — Weekly Report: June 24, 2026
Beef Prices Soar, Luxury Until 2028 Beef prices have reached record highs, with ground beef hitting $6.90 per pound in April and steaks up 16% from last year, reports Fortune. The USDA forecasts a further 10.1% price increase by 2026. Due to drought and production challenges, cattle inventories are at a 75-year low and unlikely […]
Food Buddy Bites — Weekly Report: June 17, 2026
LATEST EDITION — June 17, 2026 Grocery Prices Spike Again in 2026 The USDA forecasts a 3.4% rise in overall food prices in 2026, driven by extreme weather and drought. Beef and veal prices are expected to soar 12.1%, while fresh vegetables could climb 7.8%, impacting Pacific Northwest shoppers. Source: Newsweek — May 29, 2026 […]
Food Buddy Bites — Weekly Report: June 10, 2026
Grocery Prices Climb in 2026 The USDA forecasts overall food prices will rise 3.4% in 2026, with grocery prices climbing 3.2%. Beef prices are expected to jump 12.1% as severe drought and climate change reduce livestock herds to their smallest size in decades. Experts warn these pressures will compound through the year. Source: Newsweek — […]
Food Buddy Bites — Weekly Report: June 3, 2026
Beef Prices Hit Record Highs & PNW Coffee Costs Surge This week's Food Buddy Bites report covers four major stories affecting grocery budgets across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. 📈 Story 1: Beef Prices Skyrocket While Eggs Offer Budget Relief According to the latest USDA Food Price Outlook, retail beef and veal prices are projected […]
Food Buddy Bites — Weekly Report: May 27, 2026
Grocery Prices Surge Amid Oil and Fertilizer Hikes Grocery prices jumped 0.7% in April, marking the largest monthly increase since early 2022, driven by a 50% rise in oil prices and a 20% increase in fertilizer costs due to the Strait of Hormuz closure. Supply chain disruptions continue to pressure food costs. (Source: Newsweek) Source: […]
Food Buddy Bites — Weekly Report: May 26, 2026
This week: Grocery prices hit 2023 highs, Hormuz crisis threatens global food supply, PNW sugar farmers losing $500-700/acre, and USDA forecasts 3.4% food price rise for 2026.
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