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Beyond the Checkout: How Supply Chains, Waste, and Monopolies Affect Your Groceries

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Food Waste: An Overlooked Factor in Rising Grocery Prices

Did you know food waste contributes to higher grocery bills? Learn how reducing waste can lower costs. Read more.

The Illusion of Choice: Unveiling the Truth Behind Supermarket Meat

Think you have a variety of meat choices at the supermarket? Discover the reality behind the labels. Read more.

Monopolistic Practices

Unpacking the Surge in Grocery Store Prices

Curious about why your grocery bill is higher? Discover the factors driving up food prices and how local shopping can help. Read more.

Supermarket Price Increases

USDA Forecasts Persistently High Farm Production Costs into 2024

USDA reports farm production costs to remain high in 2024, with rising expenses in seeds, labor, and equipment. Learn more.

Farmers Being Impacted

FBN Report Reveals Significant Disparities in U.S. Agricultural Chemical Prices

New report reveals U.S. farmers face up to 211% price differences for identical ag chemicals. Learn more.

Lack of Transparency

U.S. Food Prices Experience Modest Increase in 2024

U.S. grocery prices rose by 1.2% in 2024, with notable increases in eggs and beef. Learn more.

Supermarket Price Increases

Understanding the Surge in U.S. Food Prices

U.S. grocery prices have jumped 25% since the pandemic began. What's driving this surge? Read more.

Supermarket Price Increases

Artificial Additives and Preservatives in Australian Foods

Concerned about additives in your food? Learn which ones to avoid for better health. Read more.

Chemicals on Produce & Preservatives

Australians Embrace Homegrown Food

Nearly half of Australians grow their own food, but space constraints hinder many. Learn how community support can help. Read more.

Lack of Local Produce Support

Australia's Annual $10.3 Billion Food Waste Challenge

Australia wastes $10.3 billion in food annually. Learn how we can reduce this. Read more.

Australia's Growing Food Waste Crisis

Australia discards 7.3 million tonnes of food annually. Learn how this impacts us all. Read more.

The Hidden Cost of Convenience

How are supermarkets impacting farmers and food quality? Find out what’s happening. Read more.

Farmers Being Impacted

Supply Chain Disruptions and Skills Shortages

Supply chain issues and labor shortages are squeezing Australian businesses. Learn the solutions

Dependence on Global Supply Chains

Strengthening Australia's Agricultural Traceability

Australia’s new traceability strategy aims to boost food security and transparency. Learn how it impacts you. Read more.

Lack of Transparency

Struggling to Afford Groceries

Supermarket prices are soaring, leaving Aussies struggling. Find out what's being done to help.

Supply Chain Inefficiencies

Limited Supermarket Choices in Regional Australia

Regional Australians face higher grocery prices due to limited supermarket options.

Monopolistic Practices

Envisioning Australia's Farming Future

What will Australian farming look like in 2050? CSIRO explores four possible futures for sustainability and resilience.

Environmental Impact

Farmers and Supermarkets Unpacking the Battle

Power struggles in the food system: How supermarket dominance impacts farmers.

Supermarket Price Increases

Farmers Demand Comprehensive Inquiry

Farmers fight back against unfair pricing practices. Learn how this impacts food costs.

Supermarket Price Increases

Supermarket Giants Under Fire?

Are big supermarkets misleading shoppers? Discover the truth about deceptive discounts and pricing practices.

Supermarket Price Increases