Podcasts about Food prices

Food prices have risen at their highest rate in 18 months, and inflation is heading towards the top of the Reserve Bank's 3 per cent target. 

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It's being suggested the pricey cost of our food baskets is great for the economy but bad for our wallets. Food inflation has risen 4.4% annually, the highest in 18 months. Meat, poultry and fish had the biggest increases, while butter, milk and cheese drove grocery prices. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin told Mike Hosking increases in foods like Kiwifruit and butter is fantastic for New Zealand's economy, but tough for households. Quin says they're doing everything they can, but they can't contain the same costs of energy and people. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 18th of June, our food prices are on the way back up. Is it seasonal or is something happening behind the scenes? Our health stats are slowly trending in the right direction, and Health Minister Simeon Brown also answers the question as to why surgeries in public hospitals don't happen past 4pm. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell talk Mark's lengthy trip over to China, scrutiny week, and the elective surgery load being taken on by the private sector on Politics Wednesday. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right, let's deal to the economy. There were two interesting things yesterday. The first was the food price inflation number showed it is not contained. Why it is increasing beyond broad inflation is a many and varied thing, and the upside of these numbers is we can control them to a degree. You don't have to buy chocolate, given cocoa is through the roof. You don't have to buy butter, or a lot of dairy. Vegetables are up, but that is seasonal. Seasonal fruit and vegetables are always reasonably priced. Water though, which was the second thing, is not a luxury. Our bill arrived yesterday and, yet again, the price is going up, this time by 7%. It's like rates and electricity – they're all going up and they're all going up beyond the band of inflation. The trouble with this is severalfold. Firstly, this in and of itself is inflationary and it isn't productive. In other words, we are no better off. I still use the same water, it just costs more. Ideally what you want is more stuff done to produce the income to afford the bills. So if the cost of living is going up 3% and your income is going up 5%, we are okay and are ahead of the curve. This, sadly, is not happening. So we most likely have no growth driving the economy and yet we have increasing costs to operate that non-productive economy. That my friends is called stagflation. So, can we control Israel attacking Iran and the oil price spiking? No. Can we control the cost of the ship through troubled Middle Eastern waters? No. But can we control, to some degree, this incessant cost-plus accounting that's going on domestically by people who got the taste of price increases during Covid and basically never stopped? You would hope so. This is a central Government thing, especially given a lot of these businesses, weather and power companies, water agencies, or councils have a major central Government input. If the banks were right yesterday upon the release of the services sector numbers when they said this was an economy in recession, again, price rises in food and water aren't helping what is becoming an alarmingly large hole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Food prices increased 4.4 percent in the 12 months to May 2025, following a 3.7 percent increase in the 12 months to April 2025, according to figures released by Stats NZ. Higher prices for the grocery food group and the meat, poultry and fish group contributed most to the annual increase in food prices. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen unpacks the factors behind this data. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BEEFBeef remains pricey and hard to find – and even with harvest back up, prices are still climbing. Are we finally nearing a cooldown, or will thin meats keep leading this market higher into July?POULTRYChicken is still the go-to protein, but are we seeing the first signs of a shift? Breast prices dip slightly, tenders rise again, and wings climb – plus, a glimmer of good news on the avian flu front.GRAINSGrain markets are idling in neutral, with only slight bumps across corn, soy, and wheat. With strong supply and good weather, what would it take to finally shake these markets loose?PORKThe pork market is sizzling – bellies are on a summer run and bacon's about to get pricey. Will anything cool it down, or are we just getting started?Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

NBC's Christine Romans shares a summer price check on everything from gas to airfare to food. Also, Kirk Franklin joins to talk about his new dinner conversation series ‘Den of Kings,' where he sits down with Black men to discuss the hottest and latest topics. Plus, our Shop TODAY team weighs in on some of the internet's top trending products — and whether you should buy or wave bye to them. And, Jonathan Pryce stops by to catch up and discuss his role in the spy drama series ‘Slow Horses.'

Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about access to food. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about food prices, Louisiana cattle, and more.

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The Commerce Commission reckons we need fewer items 'on sale' at the supermarket. That would mean less yoghurt on special at $4.99, fewer $1.99 chocolate bars at the checkout, and just less price yo-yo-ing in general. This is counterintuitive. The job of Commerce Commission, through the Grocery Commissioner, is meant to score us cheaper prices and boost competition, right? So, what the hell is going on here? This morning, they announced they want to change the rules around what the supermarkets can charge suppliers. Foodstuffs and Woolworths purchase $15 billion of goods from suppliers each year and control 82% of the retail market. When they do this, suppliers will discount prices by about $5 billion a year through rebates, discounts, and promotional payments. This ensures their stock is on sale. If they need to move a boat load of it, they can do on special and quickly, because we all love a bargain. The Supermarket tsar says if you're a new, smaller supermarket chain opening up, you can't compete with that cause you don't have the buying power and economies of scale. Now this is where I think the tsar takes one of many leaps of faith. They reckon we consumers are overall worse off because of these specials and discounts. The tsar says: "Consumers lose out because prices jump around more. This can mean the average price is more expensive and it's harder for consumers to assess the value of products.” They don't offer any evidence this is actually happening, and that a change would make things cheaper. Leap of faith #2 is that this saving will be passed on to the consumer via the supermarket. Is there not a floor in this logic? Does essentially banning discounts actually make prices cheaper? If so, by how much? $5 billion? Remember the industry's revenue is $25 billion a year. If all of the discounts were handed down the chain of command to us shoppers, we're expected to believe general prices would fall a whopping 20%? Remember when the Grocery Commission was set up under Labour, we were told the supermarkets were making excess profits of $365m a year. There's a bunch of other changes, too. Some of this stuff is just proposed. Suggestions. Voluntary. Some stuff needs consultation. Then further review. Others need 12 months. Others form part of a new report aiming for 2026. By the time this is finished I will have not only lost the will to shop, but also to live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump's trade threats and tariffs have brought uncertainty to markets worldwide. Canada has responded with its own counter tariffs. Should Ontarians expect to pay more at the grocery store? And is there a risk that companies could exploit the chaos and bump up sticker prices regardless? We discuss with Stuart Trew, director of the Trade and Investment Research Project at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives; Mike von Massow, food economist and professor at the University of Guelph; Karl Littler, senior vice-president of public affairs at the Retail Council of Canada; and Tu Nguyen, economist and director of environmental, social, and governance for RSM Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of Americans honored Memorial Day 2025 with travel, cookouts, and remembrance, despite high gas and food prices. Full story inside. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/high-gas-food-prices-didnt-alter-memorial-day-plans-for-millions-of-americans/ #ClarkCounty #localnews #MemorialDay #gasprices #foodprices #travel #cookouts #AAA #TheCenterSquare

I hope you are following the butter debate, specifically the Costco part of it. Why? Because it's an insight into how the world works, especially the economic world, and why Nicola Willis and her crusade to convince us supermarkets are ripping us off might be wrong. Willis sighted Costco the other day when she once again reminded us she is back to business on the supermarkets and looking to break them up, or twist their arms, or regulate them where it hurts, so we can all feel so much better about the price of a trolley full of goods. What she knew, she said, was competition is good for prices. As I tried to say, that is school cert economics and, although partially right, isn't the whole answer. Butter at Costco is $10 per kilo. Elsewhere you can pay $10 and get half that. In that very example is part of the story - it costs different amounts all over the place on any given day, depending on where you go, or when you go. It's a bit like petrol. Also a bit like petrol, the end price is driven by international pricing. We pay international prices because we make the stuff and sell it. Its how we make a living and we should be celebrating this. If farmers weren't doing so well we would be truly stuffed. Costco, because they are large, as in globally large, buy more of anything than anyone here locally. Because of that their price per unit drops and their margins are smaller. Scale counts Also, as the consumers group pointed out, it's a loss-leader for Costco. In other words they are losing money on every pack they sell. Why? Because it gets you in the store to buy other stuff. Remember, at Costco you have already paid a membership fee to be there. So their butter isn't really $10 per kilo. They are eating the difference, as Trump would say, in the hope you buy stuff in aisle eight. Lots of supermarkets run loss leaders. They also put chocolate biscuits at eye line to tempt you. It's a clever business. But Costco and their butter is not a real economic equation. And there is no magic in their pricing, the way Nicola seems to think there is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thor lets fast food places have it, calling out their increases in prices during this week's Midweek Meltdown

Thor lets fast food places have it, calling out their increases in prices during this week's Midweek Meltdown

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Consumers are being warned that the cost of food is set to rise even further. The warning comes after new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed a surge in the prices that processors are paying farmers. CSO statisticians said that overall prices paid to farmers for their produce in the year to March had jumped by 20pc, leading to fears that food inflation will get worse. For more on this Alan Morrissey has been speaking with Patrick O'Donohue, Co-Owner of the Monks Restaurant in Ballyvaughan and Eddie Punch, Former General Secretary of the ICSA and Cratloe Farmer. Photo(c): Nodar Chernishev from Getty Images via Canva.com

Soaring food prices might be hard to swallow. Stats NZ figures reveal prices rose 3.7% annually last month, with increases across all food categories. Butter prices increased 65.3%, milk and cheese went up 15.1% and 24% respectively. Foodstuffs North Island CEO Chris Quin told Mike Hosking there's pressure on products we're getting export success from. He says it's a fantastic part of the story, but the impact on consumer is clear. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Butter, cheese and milk were the biggest drivers of a rise in food prices for the year to April 2025, new figures from Stats NZ show. Food prices increased 3.7 percent in the 12 months to April - well ahead of the annual inflation rate at 2.6 percent. That follows a 3.5 percent increase in the 12 months to March 2025. NZ Herald business editor at large Liam Dann explains what's going on. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beef remains tight — production ticks up slightly, but grilling season and shifting demand are pushing grinds higher. Some middle meats are cooling, others still heating up.Poultry prices still split — tenders climb, breasts stay high, wings dip again. Production's up and bird flu cases stayed low this week.Grains drift down — corn and wheat slide, soy holds firm. Ethanol chatter could shake things up.Pork cools off — bellies dip, loins still a solid value, and butts barely budge. Summer could bring the heat back.Dairy bounce back — after two weeks down, prices climb again. Not a rally yet, but some upside remains.Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

The beef market is catching its breath, but ground beef continues to climb as shoppers trade down from pricier cuts. Could this pause be the calm before another round of increases?Chicken takes a breather this week, but there's chatter about a possible summer sandwich surge. Plus, a surprisingly quiet week on the avian flu front during peak migration season.Grain markets are stuck in a holding pattern, but talk of drought and rising oil prices could stir things up. Planting's on track – for now.Dairy prices continue to slide, with barrels, blocks, and butter all moving lower. A major change is coming in June with the USDA removing the 500# barrel from pricing formulas – something to keep an eye on.Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

Tommy talks with Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, about what's going on in the legislative session, increasing food prices, seafood, and more.

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Beef production remains limited as packers focus on profit over volume, keeping middle meats inflated heading into summer. Chucks and rounds are softening, while ground beef is climbing as consumers trade down. Buy early – prices aren't cooling off anytime soon.In poultry, boneless skinless breasts and tenders continue to climb, while wings drop again, making them the value buy. Production is steady at 1% above last year, which will likely continue. No new avian flu reports this week – though USDA updates have stalled, likely due to reduced services, not reduced risk.Grain markets are steady overall. Corn and wheat saw small declines, while soy is trending up with potential for more gains as palm oil tariffs push oil markets higher. Early planting is off to a strong start.Pork production is slowing slightly. Bellies climbed to $143 and could keep rising into late spring, so stocking up isn't a bad idea if you've got the freezer space. Butts and ribs are showing mild strength, while loins remain steady.Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

We're back with some Spring Market Trends!Beef production remains tight at 564K head, keeping prices strong, especially for ribeyes, tenderloins, and strip loins. With Cinco de Mayo approaching, thin meats are in high demand, and waiting to buy will likely cost you more.Strong beef prices are driving up demand and prices for chicken breasts and tenders, while wings continue to drop and are now the best value. Despite peak migration season, avian flu impact was minimal this week, with 9 cases and 326K birds affected.Pork bellies are holding steady at $135, but warmer weather and reduced production could push prices higher soon. Loins remain a great value, while ribs and butts are starting their seasonal climb.Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

Pete Smith, Professor of Global Change and Soils at the University of Aberdeen tells us about the Climate Inflation Project on how climate change affects food inflation causing food price spikes around the world, and how that affects people in the UK's most disadvantaged communities. Click here for more information on the project, here for the Food Foundation Manifesto and here to sign up for the newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stats NZ says the Consumer Price Index rose 0.9 percent in the three months ended March, taking the annual rate to 2.5 pct

The "guessing game" continues over how New Zealand will be affected by new tariffs around the world. Data —due out tomorrow morning— is expected to show inflation has risen for the first time in almost three years. Contributing to that is the food price inflation rate, which has risen from 2.8% to 3.5% in just the past month. Foodstuffs North Island Managing Director Chris Quin told Mike Hosking two factors could push prices higher or lower. One is the availability of products, the other is global shipping patterns. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champagne, chocolate and coffee - three grocery items that Phil Lempert, the SupermarketGuru says, may be impacted by new tariffs. He tells us what to watch, how domino-effect of tariffs on prices, and how to shop SmartHER! Rundown: 00:00 Introduction to the Supermarket Guru 02:01 Understanding Grocery Store Operations 05:02 Impact of Tariffs on Food Prices 09:03 Supply Chain Dynamics and Consumer Behavior 12:13 The Role of Major Grocery Chains 15:05 Food Safety and Regulatory Challenges 19:57 Advice for Smart Grocery Shopping SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you'd like to help support SmartHER News' mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here's how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

With increasing food prices and food insecurity throughout the nation, the need for food in Chico is also increasing. Some organizations hold consistent distributions despite ongoing costs. Also, the Chico State student killed in a murder-suicide last week will be remembered at vigils in Chico and Redding, and the Thursday Night Market is back in Chico again this evening.

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Beef: Tight inventories and rising demand continue to push the market higher, with last week's production dropping to 560K head. Ribeyes are climbing, while rounds and chucks are still trending down. This is a buy-now market—waiting will likely cost you more in the coming weeks.Poultry: Boneless skinless breasts and tenders are up again, while wing prices may have hit their floor. Production remains strong, running 2% ahead of last year. Avian flu reports were minimal, and shell egg prices continue to decline just in time for Easter.Pork: Pork bellies dipped slightly to $135, possibly nearing the bottom of this market. With warmer weather, production typically slows, which could push prices higher. Loins remain a great value, butts are steady, and ribs are still looking good.Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

Happy Spring!Beef: Warmer weather has jump-started the beef market, with strip loins and ribeyes seeing a price surge. Production is inching up, but inventories remain tight, and thin meats like flanks, sirloin flaps, and skirts will rise through Cinco de Mayo. Outside of grinds moving lower, waiting to buy could mean paying more later.Poultry: Chicken wings are dropping in price, while breasts continue to climb, and tenders remain steady. Production is up 3% from last year, but the hatch rate has dipped below the ideal 80%. Despite 11 new avian flu cases affecting 1.8 million birds – mostly egg layers – egg prices are still decreasing.Grains: Grain markets are steady, with corn up slightly and soy and wheat holding firm. Concerns are rising over U.S. export fees, which could impact shipments to China and disrupt commodity exports.Pork: Pork bellies dropped again to $137 from last week's $145, with more potential downside ahead. Loins remain a great value, while butts are holding steady after recent price increases.Savalfoods.com | Find us on Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn

This week on The Pet Buzz, Petrendologist Charlotte Reed talks with Thrive Pet Healthcare's Dr. Shannon Vawter about training First Responders in Pet First Aid, and the Pet Food Institute's CEO & President Dana Brooks about how tariffs contribute to the rising cost of pet food.

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New Yorkers say they're cutting back on eggs and meat as food prices rise, with some falling into debt just to buy groceries. Meanwhile, a new proposal to rebuild Penn Station includes tearing down Madison Square Garden and constructing a new arena across Seventh Avenue, incorporating neoclassical elements favored by President Trump. Plus, the Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan is facing another eviction notice as the city moves forward with plans to replace the space with affordable senior housing.

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world in Friday's Headline Brief—heavy on news, light on analysis, setting you up for the weekend. The Epstein Files Released—But With Controversy – Trump's DOJ declassifies the first batch of Epstein documents, but criticism mounts over selective access and a lack of new revelations. FBI Turmoil Over Dan Bongino's Appointment – Rank-and-file agents push back on Trump's pick for Deputy Director, raising concerns about political influence in the Bureau. CIA Purge Moves Forward – A federal judge rules in favor of mass firings at the intelligence agency, greenlighting a major shake-up under Director John Ratcliffe. Supreme Court Signals Support for Reverse Discrimination Case – Justices from both sides of the aisle appear to back a woman's claim that she was denied a promotion for being straight. Trump's DOJ Investigates Target and Verizon for DEI Hiring Practices – Corporate America's diversity policies come under fire as the administration moves against race-based hiring quotas. Food Prices on the Rise: Beef and Eggs Set for Major Increases – Record-high cattle prices and an avian flu outbreak are pushing grocery costs even higher. Zelenskyy Heads to Washington to Sign U.S. Mineral Deal – Ukraine agrees to hand over 50% of mineral and infrastructure revenue to the U.S., but concerns over enforcement remain. Trump Backs UK's Deal to Hand Over Chagos Islands – The president signals support for a controversial plan to return the strategic Indian Ocean territory to Mauritius. Green Energy Takes Another Hit – BP pivots back to oil and gas, HSBC urges banks to reinvest in fossil fuels, and Mercedes revives V8 engine production. Israel Prepares for Final Gaza Offensive – Netanyahu greenlights a major military push set for late March, aiming to fully occupy and secure the territory. Illegal Migrants Are Turning Back—Because of Trump – Reports from Panama confirm that word has spread: the U.S. border is closed under the new administration. Get the facts, the analysis, and the truth—only on The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32  

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