Food and Drink Buyer’s Brief
Is Buying a Quarter Cow Worth It in 2026? The Math at Record Ground Beef Prices
With ground beef at a record $6.92 a pound and USDA expecting more increases, bulk beef looks tempting. Here is how to turn a…
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Food and Drink Market Shift
Cocoa Has Fallen by Half From Its Peak. Chocolate Prices Are Still Climbing
Cocoa prices have fallen by roughly half from their January 2025 peak, but candy prices are still rising. The gap is showing up in…
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Coffee Prices in 2026: The Shelf Price Is Easing From an April Record, but Slowly
Ground coffee has eased for four straight months after a record $9.72 a pound in April 2026. A potentially record Brazilian crop and tariff…
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