Consumer Prices Drop, eGrocery Sales Surge, and Kroger's Big Shake-Up

Welcome to the Credible Vegetable Report! This week, Craig Slate and Matt Mandel delve into the latest updates affecting the produce industry. Leave a like and subscribe to our channel!
In this episode:
🥵 Weather Watch: Extreme heat continues to scorch California, impacting summer crop yields and farm operations. Meanwhile, flood watches are in effect for the southern Midwest and northern New Mexico.
💹 Consumer Price Index Insights: Discover how the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) reports a slight decline, with notable changes in gas and food prices. (Data sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
📈 eGrocery Boom: Learn about the 8% rise in U.S. eGrocery sales in June, driven by a surge in delivery and ship-to-home orders. (Data sourced from Produce Blue Book)
🛒 Kroger & Albertsons Merger: Get the details on Kroger and Albertsons' plan to divest over 500 stores as part of their $25 billion merger deal.
🏬 Retail Trends: Explore how Sprouts and BJ’s are thriving with smaller store formats, and Whole Foods' response with its new 'Daily Market Shop'. (Insights from Supermarket News)
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