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Mar 2024
14m 47s

Sticky Food Inflation’s Got Consumers Do...

The Wall Street Journal
About this episode

Even as inflation is coming down, food prices remain high both at supermarkets and restaurants. WSJ restaurants reporter Heather Haddon answers listener questions about what is keeping food prices so sticky and how consumers can shop and eat smarter. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.


Further Reading

It’s Been 30 Years Since Food Ate Up This Much of Your Income 

Food Is Taking a Bite Out of Your Income. These Consumers Are Getting Creative. 

We Still Don’t Believe How Much Things Cost 

Big Profits and High Prices: There Is a Connection 

The Skyrocketing Costs Driving Cheeseburger Prices Up—and Restaurant Owners Out 

Surge Pricing Is Coming to More Menus Near You 

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