California Residents Are Feeling the Grocery Pinch Differently in 2026—and Produce Is a Big Reason Why
Grocery receipts across the country continue to stretch budgets, but shoppers in California notice a sharper twist in 2026: produce costs now shape the entire grocery bill more than almost any other category. Fresh fruits and vegetables once anchored affordable, healthy eating, yet rising transportation costs, weather disruptions, and shifting…
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