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Iconic Holiday Road Trip Stop Returns to Its Georgia Pecan Farm Roots
Iconic Holiday Road Trip Stop Returns to Its Georgia Pecan Farm Roots

A few decades back, stopping at a Stuckey's during a holiday road trip wasn't uncommon. Today the company is eyeing a business comeback by focusing on its farming roots and leveraging quality Georgia pecans.

Retail
Thanksgiving Food Costs Reflect A Healed Supply Chain
Thanksgiving Food Costs Reflect A Healed Supply Chain

A traditional Thanksgiving feast reflects two current trends in food-at-home economics: increased retail food costs vary by category and the supply chain is back to pre-COVID patterns.

Margy Eckelkamp
Industry
Capturing the farm: How a preservation project safeguards family stories
Capturing the farm: How a preservation project safeguards family stories

American farms are flavored by every fiber and frailty known to mankind — and each tale needs protection. Enter Vance Crowe and a unique preservation project.

Chris Bennett
Retail
Super Bowl Snack Price Report: Cheaper Chicken Wings, More Avocados
Super Bowl Snack Price Report: Cheaper Chicken Wings, More Avocados

“People are concerned about food inflation right now,” says Dr. Michael Swanson, Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist. "Some premier celebration foods have actually dropped from a year ago."

Margy Eckelkamp