U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Grocery Bills Set to Increase as Food Inflation Goes Higher
As food prices are expected to increase again this year, consumers should prepare for higher priced groceries. Basic goods such as milk are expected to get a little more expensive than what they are currently. U.S. Department of Agriculture has stated that food inflation may well increase to as high as 3 percent, this, following…
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Grocery Industry News
A drought that has been witnessed over a good part of the country will have the trickling effect of higher food prices early next year. This is according to the U.S Department of Agriculture, which says it expects grocery prices to rise by 3% to 4% next year. Meat and dairy products will perhaps be…
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New Perishables Shipped from Peru to PortMiami
PortMiami will receive a new shipment of grapes on 1st December from Peru. This is part of a novel treatment program that allows treated products to be shipped to the port directly from Peru. Cold treatment is defined as a process done on vegetables and fruits involving sustained refrigeration that is enough to eliminate pests…
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Food Programs Helping American Communities
Americans are continually taking steps towards ensuring that the current population is not lacking in at least most of the basic commodities. There are a number of food programs that have been started to ensure that the less fortunate in the community feel they are a part of this great country. Groceries and Food Bank…