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Fresh produce prices force Palm Beach County families to adapt shopping habits
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk Matt Sczesny , as published by WPTV
· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Over the past year, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables has increased by more than 6%.
Rising prices of fresh produce are affecting shopping habits in Palm Beach County. Over the past year, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables has increased by more than 6%. This change is based on a federal inflation report and new consumer research.
As a result, local families are adapting the way they purchase groceries. Further information on this trend can be found through local news sources, such as WPTV, which reported on the impact of increasing fresh produce prices on Palm Beach County residents.
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Category: local Published: June 11, 2026 Source: WPTV Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Rising prices of fresh produce are affecting shopping habits in Palm Beach County. Over the past year, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables has increased by more than 6%. This change is based on a…
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