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Pie oh my: Bakers report a shortage of tins

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 11, 2021

With the holidays (and prime pie-eating season) approaching, restaurants are feeling the impact of soaring aluminum prices and shortages on their ability to source pie tins.

Financing

US Foods raised prices 11.5% in Q3, but says worst may be over

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 08, 2021

It also told investors that it's largely resolved the labor problems squeezing the supply chain.

Operations

Restaurant industry presses Biden to address its supply-chain woes

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 01, 2021

Noting that 95% of restaurateurs have been stung by "significant" sourcing issues, the National Restaurant Association has called on the administration to make changes that promise long-term relief.

Financing

Texas Roadhouse wrangles with runaway beef prices

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 28, 2021

The chain raised menu prices 4.2% as commodity inflation hit 14% in the third quarter, driven largely by beef.

Financing

Food costs are expected to moderate, but when?

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 05, 2021

And some commodities, like chicken wings and beef, may never return to pre-pandemic levels as consumers appear willing to pay higher prices.

Financing

The JBS cyberattack throws the supply chain another curveball

By Jonathan Maze and Patricia Cobe on Jun. 02, 2021

The attack over the weekend is unlikely to have a long-term impact on protein supplies or prices, but it’s yet another pressure point on an already stressed supply chain.

Financing

As corn prices rise, food costs could follow

By Jonathan Maze on May 07, 2021

Rising corn prices could lead to higher costs for chicken and beef in the near future, furthering supply chain challenges as labor costs continue to rise.

Food

Tyson settles suit alleging it fixed chicken prices

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 21, 2021

The poultry supplier admitted no wrongdoing as part of the agreement.

Financing

Considering a virtual chicken wing brand? Think again

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 06, 2020

The sudden infusion of so many virtual chicken wing concepts could lead to another price spike. There’s already evidence it’s happening, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

How a Chinese hog epidemic could raise restaurant costs next year

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 06, 2019

African Swine Fever has decimated the pork supply in China. That could raise U.S. protein prices next year.

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