INDUSTRY TRENDS AND INSIGHTS

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A collection of articles from around the web providing information and

insights in the retail, restaurant, and manufacturing industries.

The Evolution of Produce Private Label

 

Private label has long been a staple in center store, and now the once-hesitant produce department is embracing new applications and opportunities. (Produce Business)

Strategic Sourcing: Moving Beyond the Lowest Price

 

Strategic sourcing is moving beyond the traditional "lowest price" hunt, focusing instead on total cost of ownership (TCO) and the long-term alignment of procurement activities with overarching business goals. (Supply Chain Digital)

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Tariffs, War, And Now a Historic Drought Have Converged into A 'Perfect Storm' For U.S. Farmers and Food Prices

 

American farmers entered the spring planting season knowing fertilizer would be more expensive, fuel would be costly, and labor would be short. With the growing season now in full swing, they can add a record-setting drought and scarce water supplies to that list of headaches. (Fortune)

 

Prices Of Eggs and Meat Are Now Almost as Important as Housing Costs in Decisions on Where to Move

 

When people consider finding a new area to move to, rent and mortgage costs are usually the first considerations. But the prices of eggs and meat are almost as important in that decision, according to a new survey showing that persistent inflation is now affecting where people choose to  live.

(Investopedia)