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New Jersey adds to the uncertainty about where pork prices will land

 By Peter Romeo on Jul. 27, 2023

The state has followed California and Massachusetts in setting new hog-raising standards, a move likely to put a crimp into pork supplies.

Operations

Pork suppliers warn a significant price hike is coming

 By Peter Romeo on May 12, 2023

They say a new decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is certain to increase growers' costs while cutting into supplies.

Workforce

New York City and its suburbs could hike wages to $17 an hour

By Peter Romeo on May 01, 2023

The pay floor for downstate New York would rise next year to $16 on way to $17, while other parts of the state would have a mandated minimum of $16.

Workforce

How to calculate fringe benefits for foodservice employees

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Apr. 17, 2023

Fringe benefits represent the costs of an employee beyond their wages, which might include Medicare tax, paid sick days and healthcare, says Advice Guy.

Operations

Menu price inflation catches up with the grocery store

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 12, 2023

For the first time in a year and a half, the annual increase in prices for food away from home exceeded inflation at retail food outlets.

Operations

Chicken suppliers agree to pay Washington state $36M to settle price-fixing allegations

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2023

The state says it's now developing a system to channel the money down to the victims, which include foodservice operations.

Operations

Americans say they're ordering delivery less often

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 03, 2023

Consumers say inflation is causing them to cut back, according to a survey by Personal Capital. But other measures show demand hasn't wavered.

Operations

Falling chicken prices give operators something to cluck about

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 11, 2023

Current costs and supply are favorable, giving chicken concepts a reason to celebrate after steady price increases. But 2023 may bring changes.

Operations

14% of seniors report skipping meals due to inflation

By Kelsey Squire on Dec. 05, 2022

A recent survey shows the impact rising costs are having on the 55-and-over population.

Operations

Wholesale food costs start climbing again

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 12, 2022

The Producer Price Index for ready-to-sell food rose 1.2% after easing in August, driven by higher charges for transportation and warehousing.

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