perishables
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Higher diesel prices were already pressuring prices for groceries — especially perishables that are trucked to stores, such as fresh fruits and vegetables.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
The property needs “immediate attention,” according to the filing, as it includes perishables that would deteriorate or lose value without attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The conflict has driven up farming and transportation expenses, especially for perishables that require greater energy inputs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Some restaurants discarded thousands of dollars in fresh produce; others distributed perishables to staff or the community.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
We would use sticks and iron rods to dig, but often we had to use our hands, especially on Mondays and Tuesdays when the garbage contained perishables like half-eaten sandwiches and cold cuts.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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