Jesse Newman

food and agriculture reporter at the Wall Street Journal

Jesse Newman on KCRW

The continued rise of grocery prices is partly why the FTC is planning to block the merger of mega-chains Kroger and Albertsons.

Rising grocery prices: Potent presidential campaign issue

The continued rise of grocery prices is partly why the FTC is planning to block the merger of mega-chains Kroger and Albertsons.

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Millennials and Generation Z are eating more snacks daily compared to other generations. They want convenient fuel without the effort of cooking.

Nation of snackers? Why some young people don’t eat full meals

Millennials and Generation Z are eating more snacks daily compared to other generations. They want convenient fuel without the effort of cooking.

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