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Key Points: Consumer egg prices reached a record high last month despite the fading bird flu outbreaks that had limited supply. In March, the average cost of large, grade A eggs was $6.23 per dozen, marking a 5.9% increase from…

Key Points: Private label sales reached a new high of $271 billion last year, growing by 3.9% compared to 2023. Private label sales outpaced national brands, which only saw a 1% growth rate. All 10 food and non-edible departments tracked…

Halloween Candy Prices on the Rise Due to Cocoa Shortage This Halloween, candy lovers may notice a spike in prices for popular Hershey and Mars chocolate bars. The cost of cocoa has doubled since the beginning of 2024, and experts…

Key Points: The avocado supply shortage has led to an increase in revenue for major fruit distributors. Mission Produce reported a record $324 million in third quarter revenue, while Limoneira anticipates record avocado revenue for the fiscal year. Despite higher…