Fighting the trucker shortage: Higher pay and incentives lead to influx of trucking students
Roadmaster Drivers School has over 20 school locations nationwide. The president of the company said as supply chain disruption became more obvious, there’s been an application overload at many of the schools.
Pandemic, high grocery prices lead more Americans to gardening
With rising costs and limited options in some produce aisles, more people are growing their own food after a pandemic-fueled major gardening boom.
Inflation, bird flu impact US bakeries ahead of Easter 2022
Inflation, supply chain issues, and the avian flu are to blame for high egg prices. When you go to buy some treats for an easter celebration, expect fewer options at some bakeries and a higher bill to go with it.
Inflation causes sticky situation for some maple farmers as tapping season comes to an end
Demand for maple syrup grew significantly during the pandemic when more people were cooking at home and experimenting with other products. But inflation is prompting some maple farmers to raise the price of their products for the first time in years to offset supply chain and inflation struggles.
Customers feel heat of inflation at BBQ joints
The brisket sandwich and burnt ends make up 70% of the sales at Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque, a Kansas City staple, and the city claims to be the barbecue capital of the world. Since the end of 2021, the price for Arthur Bryant's brisket sandwich has gone up $7.
Valentine's Day chocolates just got more expensive
Inflation and supply chain issues are hitting Valentine’s Day products across the board, and that includes one of America's favorite indulgences - chocolate.
California's new law could cost some farmers millions, raise the price of one of America's favorite foods
Animal activists say Proposition 12 is about treating farm animals humanely. But, pork farmers say the law doesn't improve care and could cost them thousands per pig.