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Tariffs: Grocery Shortages and Price Increases Hit Winnipeg

Navigating Tariff Challenges: Simple Strategies for Grocers  With tariffs impacting supply chains, grocers are facing shortages and price increases. This climate requires innovative solutions to maintain customer satisfaction and manage costs. According to an insightful report by Jeff Keele on CTV News, stores in Winnipeg are particularly affected ( "Impact of Tariffs: Grocery Shortages and Price Increases Hit Winnipeg" ). As tariffs squeeze the availability and pricing of essential goods, grocery managers can implement several strategies to mitigate these effects: Strengthen Local Partnerships: Collaborate with local suppliers to enhance your inventory with regional products, reducing dependence on imported goods. Utilize Technology: Platforms like Youdle offer tools that can give real-time visibility into in-stock items, helping your store effectively manage supply and demand. Communicate Transparently: Clearly inform customers about potential short...

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Small confectioners grappling with shortage of sugar and its rising costs - FOX 32 Chicago

Youdle News Repost: In this FOX 32 special report, the rising costs in the U.S. sugar industry are explored, impacting businesses like Graham's Chocolates in Geneva. The industry-wide sugar supply shortage, linked to outdated U.S. policies, particularly the 1934 Sugar Act, limits domestic production and complicates timely imports. Current rules dictate the U.S. grows 85% of its sugar, importing only 15%, leading to significantly higher sugar prices domestically.

Small businesses fear competition with larger companies for the limited supply, potentially affecting recipes and pricing, with implications for workers and consumers alike.

The Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy calls for congressional changes in the 2023 Farm Bill to address the challenges posed by the outdated sugar program.


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