Sentences with phrase «higher food costs»

The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is at its lowest level in four years, giving U.S. consumers billions more to spend this holiday season, but that extra money is being offset by higher food costs, which account for a bigger chunk of most consumers» budgets.

Emerging markets that are already feeling the impact of higher food costs will now have to deal with higher energy prices, which many governments already subsidize for its citizens.

Households now face higher food costs as well as the higher gasoline costs driven by disruptions in the Middle East.

All of this reflects the fact that school food programs in this country are expected to operate like independent businesses, facing the same high food costs and overhead as any restaurant, but further hindered by inadequate funding, reams of regulations (no food operation is more heavily regulated), often grossly inadequate infrastructure and a notoriously fickle clientele.

Although retail sales rose in July, the increase was driven by higher food costs, itself a result of the fall in the British pound since the referendum result.

Self - sufficient farming is an attractive proposition in times of drought and high food costs.

Johnson & Wales» Warrener thinks the prospects of a major national barbecue chain emerging in the future are slim for several reasons, «including regional preferences for different styles, high food cost, high cost of equipment, and a preference among consumers for authentic independent operators.»

«With paleo there's a shortfall on nutrients, high food costs, and a focus on what one will not eat,» she says.

The ability of schools to offer meals other than lunch has been limited by high food costs, shrinking school budgets, and reduced federal reimbursements and funding to maintain school kitchens.

In summarizing his company's fourth quarter earnings, Metro Inc., president Eric La Fleche signalled to investors that higher food costs will inevitably be passed onto consumers, as much as competition allows.

With record housing prices, higher food costs, and increasing financial commitments despite stagnant salaries, saving for retirement is tougher than ever.

While the trip was still great despite the high food costs, sometimes the best way to use your points for a stress - free and budget - friendly vacation is to set your sights on an all - inclusive destination.