A Disaggregated View of Market Concentration in the Food Retail Industry
The food retail sector has experienced substantial consolidation and structural change over the last three decades. …
USDA ERS
USDA ERS Food Expenditure Series
The Food Expenditure Series is a valuable tool for government agencies, academics, and private sector stakeholders to assess and track developments in consumer food purchasing behaviors and the food supply. …
Organic Dairy and Beef Producers Face Limited Markets, Feed Grain Shortages
Despite increasing U.S. consumer demand for organic animal products such as meat and milk, the total market share of organically certified animals, as well as of organic forage and feed concentrates, remained low between 2008 and 2019 compared with total herds and acreage. …
Higher Retail Meat Prices Reduced Household Economic Well-Being During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Retail meat prices rose almost 7 percent in 2020 as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic changed the economic landscape in the United States. Meatpacking plants were forced to close temporarily during spring and summer of 2020 when workers tested positive for COVID-19, while other plants had to reduce capacity. This disruption led to a drop in U.S. meat production and increased meat prices for U.S households. At the same time, restaurant restrictions put in place during the pandemic shifted consumer purchasing patterns toward more food at home, leading to an increase in the amount of meat households bought from grocery stores. …
Food-Safety Practices and Rule Coverage Vary Among Post-Harvest Handlers of Fresh Produce, ERS Survey Finds
In produce, the supply chain is made up of a diverse variety of operations, some of which were more prepared for the new food safety rules than others. …