The level of political donations from major food companies accepted by Democratic lawmakers has ticked higher this congressional election cycle, even as many Democrats have accused the top U.S. grocery chains and their suppliers of pushing prices higher at consumers’ expense, a Reuters analysis of Federal Election Commission data shows. Democrats have reason to focus on food prices, which have risen 25% between 2019 and 2023. Dozens of Democrats have stepped up their calls since Kroger, the nation’s biggest grocer by revenue, proposed a $24.6 billion merger with smaller rival Albertsons.
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