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Heather Altamirano

HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 grocery staples that often spike in price during global tensions | History Defined

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Your next trip to the grocery store might cause sticker shock. When global conflicts arise, tensions affect prices, causing food costs to skyrocket-especially for everyday items. 

“Geopolitical disruptions in key trade regions inevitably create ripple effects across global supply chains, particularly for sectors such as food and drink, retail, and fashion that rely heavily on international sourcing and tightly managed inventory cycles,” said Jon Bahl, CEO of Linnworks, who has experience in product strategy in commerce operations.

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