Simple answers to what's occurring today on grocery shelves across the country. But the small details are also compounding the problem, as highlighted in an article published in the Asheville Citizen Times this morning.
"The rising costs of fuel are also a factor," said one of the food consultants quoted in the story. No kidding.
Supply chain, transportation, fuel costs. It adds up. 11 percent higher than last year to be exact.
More from the same article:
"Retail beef and veal prices were up nearly 11 percent. The supply of beef is strained by historically low herd sizes. The rising cost of cattle feed is what's causing some farmers to sell off their cattle."
Don't look for relief anytime soon. I only wish I could stockpile eggs.
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