Sentences with phrase «in higher food prices»

So far, U.S. consumers have paid about $ 50 billion in subsidies plus at least an additional $ 5 billion per year in higher food prices.

The may have played a part (language that people like Roger Pielke Jnr and our host completely disparage) should be contrasted with the impact of biofuel subsidies, which undoubtedly have played a part in higher food prices.

Not exact matches

Regionally, prices were higher in all provinces except British Columbia, which recorded its third consecutive month of disinflation, chiefly attributed to a one - per - cent decrease in food costs.

China's consumer inflation rate grew at its fastest pace in six months in October as food prices rose, while producer prices accelerated to a near - five year high, exceeding expectations.

Higher prices paid to farmers, combined with lower imports, may increase grocery and restaurant costs for baked goods and cereals as much as 4 percent next year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday in its first forecast of food - price inflation for 2018.

The company's strategy to build a strong international presence, Franco explains, is to dial back the high price - point seasonal products (such as winter coats) in favour of apparel and other pet - themed goods that can be sold in multiple markets, as well as trend - driven items, including eco-friendly products such as all - natural pet - food flavour enhancers.

High food prices in 2008 that sparked riots in several countries are likely to return.

Packaged food companies, such as Conagra Brands Inc and General Mills Inc, have flagged higher transportation costs and rising commodities prices in recent months.

Faced with labor shortages, the U.S. food system would experience supply constraints that could result in higher prices and force the country to look beyond its own borders for more of its food supply.

Dunkin' previously cut its outlook for the year in July, due to increased competition from fast - food rivals and the negative impact of high milk prices on Baskin - Robbins profits.

After months of higher input costs for manufacturers, the simultaneous spike in food and oil prices is a double whammy that is now starting to hit consumers.

Ontario restaurants hiking menu prices after the province raised its minimum wage this year were likely responsible for pushing January food inflation to its highest annualized increase in nearly two years.

[As] concerns over rising food prices subsided [from the second quarter], political stability is now the second highest concern after recent high - profile demonstrations and as politics [dominates] the media headlines,» Richard Hall, country manager of Nielsen Malaysia, told CNBC in an e-mail interview.

The burger is in line with a push by Wendy's to cast itself as being on the higher end of the fast - food industry, which it says will allow it to charge higher prices more in line with Panera and Chipotle.

The high cost of food in Turkey continues to pressure consumer prices.

Food price inflation in the high teens soured moods further.

U.S. packaged food companies are facing a spike in costs due to a dearth of drivers, new regulations and higher diesel prices.

Feb 2 U.S. food companies called out rising freight costs as a reason for lower profit margins in the holiday quarter, with more pain seen in 2018 as a dearth of drivers and higher diesel prices make it even more expensive to transport products to stores.

Unless the one - time expenditure was sizeable, it would be seen as extremely «cheap» in the current environment of high energy and food prices.

The high price paid for the pet food company weighs an important role in the company's profitability.

«In a world where everything for sale through an app (think electronics, taxis, food) is synonymous with vastly cheaper prices than physical stores, this exercise often simply resulted in higher outright discounts with every passing week,» Singh saiIn a world where everything for sale through an app (think electronics, taxis, food) is synonymous with vastly cheaper prices than physical stores, this exercise often simply resulted in higher outright discounts with every passing week,» Singh saiin higher outright discounts with every passing week,» Singh said.

For lower income households, food makes up a much higher percentage of incomes at 32.6 % — and how individual foods change in price can make a big difference at the dinner table.

Food prices measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics rose 0.3 percent in April, bringing this year's gain to the highest since a 3 percent increase in the first four months of 1990.

We've seen how supply management for dairy, poultry and eggs hurts a) consumers through artificially high prices; b) food processors (and the jobs they could be creating in Canada) because of their inability to compete internationally; c) exporters of all kinds looking for more international trade access, but which Canada is denied because of supply management; d) the majority of Canadian farmers (over 90 per cent)-- those who grow and produce beef, pork, grains, oilseeds, pulses, and who are not supply managed — who would also benefit from more international trade access; and finally e) most ironically, dairy farmers themselves, also prevented from exploiting international growth opportunities.

These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food - borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; federal, state and local regulation of our business including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; the intensely competitive nature of the restaurant industry; factors impacting our ability to drive sales growth; the impact of indebtedness we incurred in the RARE acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52; our ability to successfully integrate Eddie V's restaurant operations; a lack of suitable new restaurant locations; higher - than - anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; the price and availability of key food products and utilities; shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; volatility in the market value of derivatives; general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates; disruptions in the financial markets; risk of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

«We are working harder than ever to make sure our guests are getting food made with high quality ingredients at an affordable price, and our operators and franchisees are focused on the improvements in guest experience that are paying off.»

In the December price data, food remained the key contributor to higher prices, rising 4.1 % year on year in DecembeIn the December price data, food remained the key contributor to higher prices, rising 4.1 % year on year in Decembein December.

The easing in price pressure largely reflects an unwinding of the earlier run - up in food prices; the ex-food measure has drifted higher to be up by around 1 1/2 per cent over the year.

Higher food and oil prices led to a marked increase in consumer price inflation throughout the region in mid 2004, particularly in Thailand, Singapore, Korea and the Philippines.

Higher food prices could pose a challenge to the government of the nation's president, Jacob Zuma, who is confronting widening public anger over rising income inequality and whose party, the African National Congress, is expected to face serious challenges in municipal elections this year.

The most welcome news was that the core consumer price index (CPI)-- which excludes food and energy — rose 2.3 percent year - over-year in February, representing the fourth straight month of inflation and the highest rate since October 2008.

The FAO Food Price Index remained broadly steady in April, averaging 173.5 points for the month, a tiny notch up from March and 2.7 % higher than in the same month of 2017.

We've been focusing closely on the jump in metals prices, particularly aluminum and nickel in addition to oil but quietly food prices have broken out to an 8 1/2 month high.

The Agriculture Department says the rise in food prices this year won't be as high as earlier forecasts.

Consumer price inflation in the euro area increased to 2.1 per cent over the year to October, primarily due to higher food and energy prices; the core measure of inflation is lower at 1.7 per cent (Graph 9).

Floods in Australia, earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan, high food prices and riots in the world over, and of course there is always war breaking out somewhere.

A burgeoning «QSR - plus» sector, in which chains are finding a way to offer foods higher in perceived freshness and quality but without hitting fast - casual price points, also is driving growth.

Chipotle, possibly America's most universally beloved fast - food chain, is under fire for covertly rounding prices to the nearest nickel in some high - volume areas like New York and Los Angeles.

The NRA reported that the general state of the economy made it difficult for many restaurants to build and maintain sales volumes, while wholesale food price inflation reached its highest rate — 8 percent — in 30 years.

«Strong growth in «local food» demand, the market forwhich has expanded from an estimated $ 1 billion to $ 7 billion in 2014, has meant a unique market entry point for indoor farms» higher price - point products, whether this means leafy greens harvested that morning for lunch service or microgreens grown to order for a local supermarket,» the report says.

Hi Raia, Every time I have to go food shopping, I cringe as I think about the high prices I encounter on the healthy, organic, nonGMO natural foods and related items I prefer to buy so I am so delighted that you shared your valuable Tips for Saving Money in the Grocery Store with us at the Healthy Happy Green and Natural Party!.

It does seem to be more popular in the mountain and country regions, which is a bit ironic since in the US it is a high priced item made popular by the health food craze.

Right now, algae - based protein faces a classic chicken and egg situation — major food companies won't introduce algal ingredients into products because there is no reliable production that can produce agricultural - scale algae in high volumes at low prices.

«Our bistro food is prepared with fresh, high - quality products and made in a simple way, all for an affordable price.»

DJS Enterprises began in 1991 buying and selling high quality, reasonably priced New, Used and Reconditioned Process and Packaging Equipment for the Pharmaceutical, Vitamin, Food and Confectionery Industries.

The FAO food price index rose in August to its highest point since May 2015, as increases in dairy, oils and sugar offset weak cereal prices.

UK food prices increased at their highest rate in over three years in June, the latest figures show.

Yet we face enormous challenges over the next few years - Brexit, continued intense competition in the retail sector and the consumer's demand for ever higher quality food at very competitive prices,» he said.

Deutsche Bank has previously reported price elasticity in soft drinks is one of the highest in the food and beverage sector.

The PIRSA grants are dollar for dollar voluntary contribution grants, and their purpose is to offer «support in assisting food and beverage businesses and industry associations to help attain industry standard third - party certifications that will support achievement of either or both of the following aims: (a) accessing new or higher value markets for product, or (b) contributing to premium positioning and achieving superior prices for products.»