White House National Economic Council Blog the Latest Attempt to Paint Meat Industry as Food Inflation’s Boogeyman -NCC

December 23, 2021 National Chicken Council

The most recent drumbeat from the White House National Economic Council (NEC) blaming the meat and poultry industry for their failed policies and rising meat prices came yesterday in a blog post. Let’s look at the facts according to the federal government’s own data.

Fresh Del Monte Announces Price Increases in Response to Inflationary Market

October 29, 2021 Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.

The move comes in response to unprecedented market conditions and inflationary pressures being felt across all industries, affecting Fresh Del Monte particularly as it relates to production and supply chain.

Limited Availability, High Demand Send Seafood Prices Skyrocketing

Limited availability and seafood price inflation mean consumers are seeing much less to order or buy at many restaurants and markets.

There’s No Food Inflation for Avocados

Americans may be paying more at the grocery store for everything from steak and eggs to paper towel and detergent, but they’re getting a veritable bargain when it comes to avocados.

Meat Eaters Hit Hardest as Inflation Sweeps U.S. Grocery Aisles

About one in three U.S. adults say they’re spending more on groceries than they were at the start of 2021, according to a Morning Consult survey of 2,200 U.S. adults conducted May 17 to 19 for Bloomberg News. Red meat was the ingredient cited most often for its higher prices, with chicken right behind.