The consumer price index for March showed grocery prices are up 2% from last year, with tomatoes, lettuce, and nonalcoholic beverages leading the way.
David has been a fan of Graffeo Coffee since he was a young reporter at KQED in San Francisco. Now, he’s checking in with the co-owner as part of his “Business Envy” series.
From espresso machines to grinders, Americans are putting more and more coffee appliances on their kitchen counters.
Since the pandemic began, grocery prices have gone up about 30%. You can blame a slew of factors, including supply chain disruptions and tariffs.
Both the company and the union say it’s the other side holding up negotiations at the bargaining table.
Many companies are still working through inventory they stocked before the tariffs hit — but some products are starting to get more expensive.
“It really is this full circular, integrated supply chain that we've created,” said Sip & Sonder co-owner Amanda-Jane Thomas.
The coffee chain has a plan to get customers their caffeine, faster: simpler orders might go first.
Nondairy milks are increasingly popular, especially among younger consumers. Coffee shops like Dunkin’ and Starbucks are nixing surcharges.
Blame climate change.
