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Pizza Hut to lay off drivers ahead of California wage hike 

- General News
Hundreds of California Pizza Hut franchises plan to lay off delivery drivers ahead of the state’s new $20 per hour minimum wage for fast food workers. 

Holiday food prices projected up 7% from last year, 18% from two years ago

- General News
The data analysis shows that a basic Christmas dinner in 2023 purchased from a supermarket for a family of four will cost approximately $50.56, compared to $47.25 in 2022.

CPI shows food inflation rising slower than overall inflation

- General News
The U.S. government's Consumer Price Index for November showed a 0.1 percent increase over October and 3.1 percent over November 2022.

Robinson Fresh projects strong holiday demand, 2024 fresh produce trends

- General News
Holiday celebrations offer hope for a surge in grocery and retail channel growth despite inflation and weakening consumer demand.

Canadian produce industry reps meet with Trudeau

- Analysis
Representatives of the Canadian produce industry met with Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau in San Francisco in November.

Inflation hinders holiday food donations

- General News
Divert found that high inflation and grocery prices are having a significant impact on consumers’ food donations during the holiday season.

IFPA meets with Canadian PM on food affordability, packaging policy

- General News
With increasing consumption of fresh produce as its top priority, on November 15, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns and VP of Innovation, Vonnie Estes, attended a roundtable meeting focused on U.S. and Canadian consumer food affordability with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

October inflation cools to 3.2%

- General News
October saw inflation slow, as the Consumer Price Index remained unchanged from September and 3.2 percent above October 2022.

Circana research shows traditional Thanksgiving buying with emphasis on deals

- General News
The week prior to and the week of Thanksgiving are critical sales drivers, although consumers also shop early for spot deals.

Target offers easy, affordable Thanksgiving meal for under $25

- Retail
Target Corporation today announced how it is helping guests serve up an effortlessly delicious Thanksgiving meal that won't stretch their budgets.