News and notes on Portland grocery prices, store openings, food industry trends, and economic factors affecting local shoppers' budgets.
Jan 16, 2026
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The deal marks a return to small-format stores for the Eugene-based grocer, fulfilling a vision set by its late founder.
Jan 6, 2026
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If you receive SNAP, WIC, or other government assistance, you might be missing out on a new discount at Fred Meyer and QFC. Here’s your guide to getting verified and saving cash in the produce aisle.
Dec 16, 2025
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A welcome break in inflation arrived just in time for the holidays, but dig deeper and the savings are deceptive. Which stores are actually winning the price war?
Nov 7, 2025
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After the USDA admitted to a crucial miscalculation, a court has stepped in. The ruling ensures hundreds of thousands of Oregon families will now receive their correct food benefits — in full — for November.
Nov 5, 2025
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With SNAP benefits in jeopardy, Portland-area families face an uncertain fall. See how local and national grocers like Market of Choice, Fubonn, and Albertsons are stepping in with direct cash aid, strategic partnerships, and creative programs to fight a growing food crisis.
Nov 4, 2025
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday contradicted a pledge his administration made in court, declaring on social media that food assistance for 42 million Americans would be withheld until the government reopens.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay about half of November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, though benefits could take months to flow to recipients, the department said Monday in a brief to a federal court in Rhode Island.
Oct 31, 2025
As the ongoing government shutdown threatens to halt November SNAP benefits, the Farmers Market Fund has created a safety net to ensure everyone can still use Double Up Food Bucks at Oregon markets, even with a zero balance.
Oct 24, 2025
Is the latest inflation news good news? Well, it depends on where you live.
Sep 11, 2025
The latest CPI data for the West Region shows grocery prices were flat in August, a stark contrast to the national spike. But under the surface, prices for produce and meat continued to climb while dairy costs fell. Here’s the local breakdown.
Aug 6, 2025
With more than half of Americans calling grocery costs a "major" stressor, Stumptown Savings is helping Portlanders fight back with hyperlocal solutions and community.
Jul 24, 2025
Following intense backlash from farmers and over 2,850 public comments, Governor Tina Kotek has directed state officials to pause the controversial rulemaking process for Oregon's farm stands.
Jul 22, 2025
Discover how the Indigenous-led Cully Farmers Market is revolutionizing food access in Portland, with its pahtl o’-pe-kwan (or "Full Basket") program, providing vital support to families.
Jul 15, 2025
Overall food costs rose again in June, driven by inflation and looming tariffs. But a deep dive into Stumptown Savings’ local data reveals a surprising 8% price drop for eggs. Here’s what it means for your wallet.
Jun 11, 2025
West Region grocery costs climbed 0.1% last month, ending two months of declines.
May 30, 2025
Oregon's largest independent grocer brings 7,000+ local products and community gathering spaces to Reed's Crossing in Hillsboro.
May 13, 2025
Portland shoppers saw grocery prices dip 0.2% in April, but annual food costs remain up across the West Region. Here's what's getting cheaper — and what isn't.