Food inflation in the US about to reach a tipping point

Food inflation in the United States is reaching a tipping point. If the prices of food in groceries go up any further, industry executives warn that consumer spending habits may change. Throughout the year, American consumers have accepted the growing costs of basic food items at supermarkets and groceries. But companies that make many of the now more-costly … Continue reading Food inflation in the US about to reach a tipping point

CONTROL THE FOOD: Amazon quietly building nationwide grocery chain during the pandemic

In the middle of a pandemic that has seen businesses struggle to stay afloat, online retail giant Amazon has quietly been building its own chain of grocery stores. Called Amazon Fresh, the first of these stores was opened to the public in Los Angeles in September last year. The company opened its 11th store on Thursday, … Continue reading CONTROL THE FOOD: Amazon quietly building nationwide grocery chain during the pandemic