Higher food prices and more hunger: Collapse of Black Sea grain deal poses a massive threat
Wheat and corn prices on global commodities markets jumped Monday after Russia pulled out of a crucial deal allowing the export of grain from Ukraine.
2023-07-17 22:19
UK consumer group calls for government action on grocery prices
By James Davey LONDON British consumer group Which? has urged the government to take action to support households
2023-07-17 07:24
Grocery prices held steady in June, offering some relief
Grocery prices stayed steady in June after ticking up in May, offering some relief to shoppers. In that time, menu prices rose 0.4%, continuing a slight upward trend over the past few months.
2023-07-12 23:51
Sriracha sauce is selling for as much as $120 amid prolonged shortage
The prolonged shortage of a certain red sauce is making the black market go wild.
2023-06-29 22:59
Satisfying your sweet tooth is about to get more expensive
Cocoa prices have been soaring — and that could drive chocolate prices higher. Higher prices are helpful for struggling cocoa farmers, but might not be great news for sweets shoppers as chocolate makers face rising costs.
2023-06-22 19:48
Grocery prices are rising in America again. Here's what got more expensive
US grocery prices ticked up in May after dipping in March and April. Inflation in America continued to fall significantly, but rising prices at the supermarket is unwelcome news to those struggling to pay for food.
2023-06-13 22:24
People are spending more on groceries. But they're buying less
The past few months of robust grocery store sales would suggest that shoppers aren't stretched for cash. But that's not the full story.
2023-06-06 19:49
Why one popular shoe brand is lowering prices in the face of inflation
As inflation continues to strain family budgets, forcing consumers to prioritize purchasing daily necessities over discretionary buys, popular footwear maker Keen is lowering prices on its products to provide some relief to weary consumers.
2023-06-04 19:27
Britain is getting so desperate to tame inflation it's talking about food price caps
Brits woke up to yet more grim news on inflation Tuesday, with new data showing prices in UK stores are rising at a record pace. It's the latest sign of a seemingly intractable cost-of-living crisis that has Prime Minster Rishi Sunak considering drastic measures, including price controls, to keep inflation in check.
2023-05-30 21:49
Ketchup inflation hits your weekend barbeque
Planning on squirting some ketchup on your hot dog at a barbecue this weekend? You may be seeing red. Inflation has caught up to ketchup.
2023-05-27 18:20
Global wheat prices fall as Russia-Ukraine grain deal extended
Global wheat prices fell Thursday after Ukraine and Russia agreed to extend a deal allowing grain to be exported from Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea.
2023-05-18 20:17
Egg prices are crashing. Here's why
For months and months, the price of eggs was soaring. Now, they're going splat.
2023-05-16 04:17