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: […]

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