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News and notes on Portland grocery prices, store openings, food industry trends, and economic factors affecting local shoppers' budgets.

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The End of an Era: Sheridan Fruit Company to Close After 110 Years

Feb 12, 2026

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4 min read

The End of an Era: Sheridan Fruit Company to Close After 110 Years

After 110 years, the iconic Sheridan Fruit Company is closing for good on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Oregon Lawmakers Join National Push to Ban ‘Surveillance Pricing’ in Grocery Aisles

Feb 12, 2026

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5 min read

Oregon Lawmakers Join National Push to Ban ‘Surveillance Pricing’ in Grocery Aisles

Oregon lawmakers are joining a national fight to ban "surveillance pricing" — AI-driven tech that lets grocery stores change prices in real-time based on your personal data and ZIP code.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Market of Choice to Acquire Hillsdale’s Basics Market in Move CEO Calls a 'Legacy Project'

Jan 16, 2026

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5 min read

Market of Choice to Acquire Hillsdale’s Basics Market in Move CEO Calls a 'Legacy Project'

The deal marks a return to small-format stores for the Eugene-based grocer, fulfilling a vision set by its late founder.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Fred Meyer & QFC Launch New Program To Help SNAP Recipients Save More

Jan 6, 2026

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3 min read

Fred Meyer & QFC Launch New Program To Help SNAP Recipients Save More

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In November 2025: Thanksgiving Discounts Deliver Subtle Relief

Dec 16, 2025

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9 min read

How Portland Grocery Prices Shifted In November 2025: Thanksgiving Discounts Deliver Subtle Relief

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?

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Oregon SNAP Benefits Restored After Federal Court Order

Nov 7, 2025

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10 min read

Oregon SNAP Benefits Restored After Federal Court Order

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.

Oregon Capital Chronicle
Jacob Fischler
Oregon Capital Chronicle, Jacob Fischler
As Federal Support Falters, Portland-Area Grocers Pitch In to Help Avert Hunger Crisis

Nov 5, 2025

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6 min read

As Federal Support Falters, Portland-Area Grocers Pitch In to Help Avert Hunger Crisis

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Defying Courts, Trump Vows No SNAP Payments Until Government Reopens

Nov 4, 2025

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7 min read

Defying Courts, Trump Vows No SNAP Payments Until Government Reopens

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.

Oregon Capital Chronicle
Jacob Fischler
Oregon Capital Chronicle, Jacob Fischler
Trump Administration To Partially Pay November SNAP Benefits, Though Benefits Could Take Months To Arrive

Nov 4, 2025

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7 min read

Trump Administration To Partially Pay November SNAP Benefits, Though Benefits Could Take Months To Arrive

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.

Oregon Capital Chronicle
Jacob Fischler
Shauneen Miranda
Oregon Capital Chronicle, Jacob Fischler, Shauneen Miranda
Judges Order SNAP Funding Restored, But Portland Emergency Fund Still Needed to Bridge Gap

Oct 31, 2025

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5 min read

Judges Order SNAP Funding Restored, But Portland Emergency Fund Still Needed to Bridge Gap

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Inflation Cooled Nationally, But Why Does it Still Feel Hot in Portland?

Oct 24, 2025

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5 min read

Inflation Cooled Nationally, But Why Does it Still Feel Hot in Portland?

Is the latest inflation news good news? Well, it depends on where you live.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Grocery Prices Hold Steady in August, But Key Items See Big Swings

Sep 11, 2025

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5 min read

Portland Grocery Prices Hold Steady in August, But Key Items See Big Swings

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Farming In Portland’s South Waterfront, Nexgarden Grows Microgreens Indoors

Aug 27, 2025

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10 min read

Farming In Portland’s South Waterfront, Nexgarden Grows Microgreens Indoors

How a psychology graduate transformed a shipping container in South Waterfront into a thriving hydroponic microgreens operation that's reshaping urban agriculture.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
How Portland is Fighting Back Against Grocery Inflation

Aug 6, 2025

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7 min read

How Portland is Fighting Back Against Grocery Inflation

With more than half of Americans calling grocery costs a "major" stressor, Stumptown Savings is helping Portlanders fight back with hyperlocal solutions and community.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Oregon Pauses Controversial Farm Stand Rule Changes After Public Outcry

Jul 24, 2025

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7 min read

Oregon Pauses Controversial Farm Stand Rule Changes After Public Outcry

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
A Basket Full of Hope: How Portland’s Indigenous-led Cully Farmers Market is Revolutionizing Food Access

Jul 22, 2025

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9 min read

A Basket Full of Hope: How Portland’s Indigenous-led Cully Farmers Market is Revolutionizing Food Access

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Grocery Bills Climbed In June 2025, But Portland Egg Prices Dropped

Jul 15, 2025

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6 min read

Grocery Bills Climbed In June 2025, But Portland Egg Prices Dropped

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Tutuilla True Fish Brings Tribal Traditions to Portland Farmers Markets

Jun 25, 2025

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9 min read

Tutuilla True Fish Brings Tribal Traditions to Portland Farmers Markets

A Umatilla tribal fisherman is revolutionizing Portland farmers markets with whole salmon shares, and keeping tribal traditions alive.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Portland Grocery Prices Rise Again: May 2025 Brings End to Brief Relief

Jun 11, 2025

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7 min read

Portland Grocery Prices Rise Again: May 2025 Brings End to Brief Relief

West Region grocery costs climbed 0.1% last month, ending two months of declines.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
The Hidden Gem of Southwest Portland: Hillsdale Farmers Market

Jun 4, 2025

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6 min read

The Hidden Gem of Southwest Portland: Hillsdale Farmers Market

The Hillsdale Farmers Market offers unique vendors, accessibility programs, and a relaxed shopping experience year-round.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Market of Choice Opens 'Neighborhood Living Room' in South Hillsboro

May 30, 2025

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7 min read

Market of Choice Opens 'Neighborhood Living Room' in South Hillsboro

Oregon's largest independent grocer brings 7,000+ local products and community gathering spaces to Reed's Crossing in Hillsboro.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Urban Oasis: Montavilla Mini Farm Brings Fresh Produce to Portland Neighborhood

May 20, 2025

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7 min read

Urban Oasis: Montavilla Mini Farm Brings Fresh Produce to Portland Neighborhood

How one woman transformed a sunny side lot into a productive urban farm, bringing fresh, affordable produce to dozens of Portland families.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance
Grocery Price Relief: April 2025 Brings Mixed News for Portland Shoppers

May 13, 2025

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5 min read

Grocery Price Relief: April 2025 Brings Mixed News for Portland Shoppers

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.

Bryan M. Vance
Bryan M. Vance

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