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===== ❓ 4. Seasonality Can Affect Farm-Level Vegetable Prices, But Not Usually Canned Goods =====

Fresh produce prices can fluctuate seasonally (weather, harvest cycles, etc.), but canned goods are processed year-round. They’re often made from vegetables harvested at peak season and stored, so their shelf prices don’t swing with the fresh market’s seasonal cycles the way fresh corn or green beans might. Economic Research Service<ref>{{cite web|title=Economic Research Service|url=https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings|publisher=Economic Research Service|access-date=2026-01-02}}</ref>

That means it’s unlikely that your price increase is due simply to seasonal patterns.