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- Restaurants are Raising Wages to Attract and Retain Workers
- Restaurants That Emphasize Culture Are Winning the Labor War
Produce
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Demand for iceberg is driving it to historic levels. All around produce markets are in a volatile state.
Grains
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Futures prices moved lower. Harvest is nearing its end. Canola & Palm Oil moves higher.
Dairy
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Increased retail demand drove processed cheese markets up. Historic demands drive butter up while egg market is down due to ample supply.
Beef
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Choice and Select grades are costing more. Strips, tenders and ribs are becoming more attractive to buyers
Pork
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Market is showing weakness. Loins and butts are coming down. Bellies supplies have increased. Exports should pick up.
Poultry
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Poultry market is lower as we approach slower time of the year. Medium/small wings were steady as jumbo wings fell.
Seafood
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Inflation and rising costs persist. Alaska snow crab quota has been cut 88%. Domestic shrimp is in good supply.