Consumer Trends
Food price inflation: Up or down in 2011?
This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasted the lowest consumer price index rise of food prices since 1992. However, due to expected higher food commodity and energy prices, this trend is not likely to continue. With that in mind, the USDA is predicting an inflation of food prices in 2011.
Michigan shippers search for ways to cut costs
(November 21, 2011 - The Packer)—With diesel fuel prices hovering near $4 a gallon, distributors are finding it hard to ignore the pinch. The national...