Facing Inflation-Weary Shoppers, Grocers Fight Price Increases

Supermarkets and distributors are pushing again on larger costs from meals makers, as escalating inflation drives more consumers to rethink their spending.

Kroger Co. and different grocery chains stated they’re asking manufacturers to show why larger costs are needed earlier than accepting them, and warning producers that they may cease carrying merchandise if meals corporations received’t negotiate costs. Some corporations stated they’re switching to new meat suppliers with cheaper merchandise, and are delaying value adjustments for objects like canned items.