grocery

Key Takeaways: Forecast from the USDA’s Economic Research Service suggests a 2.5% increase in food-at-home prices in 2026, remaining below the 20-year average. Sugar and sweets, beef and veal, and non-alcoholic beverages are expected to see faster price growth compared…

The Impact of Economic Bifurcation on Grocery Spending Trends As the economy continues to bifurcate, there is a noticeable shift in grocery spending habits based on income levels. According to insights shared by NielsenIQ and FMI, affluent consumers are increasing…

Dive Brief: Uber has introduced a new AI feature called Cart Assistant, which acts as a personal shopper for full grocery orders. The tool is available on the Uber Eats app at various grocers such as Albertsons, Aldi, Kroger, and…

After nearly two decades, the Wild Oats brand is making a comeback, this time as an organic food and beverage line by distributor KeHE. The brand will be launching Regenerative Organic Certified cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and eggs, debuting at KeHE’s…

Grocery Inflation Rises in December 2025 The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that grocery inflation picked up in December 2025 after a slowdown the previous month. The increase was driven by higher prices for meat and…

Despite the recent restrictions on food item eligibility and other changes impacting SNAP in 2025, participants in the federal nutrition-assistance program continue to play a significant role in the grocery industry, according to statistics from Circana. Households receiving SNAP benefits…

Amazon Launches New Value-Focused Private Label Food Brand Dive Brief: Amazon has recently unveiled a new private label food brand called Amazon Grocery, offering quality products at affordable prices. This new brand replaces Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly, and most…

Concerns are growing among grocery shoppers that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported goods could lead to higher prices at the supermarket, according to survey data from FMI – The Food Industry Association. Despite these worries, most…

Private brands continue to play a significant role for grocers, despite experiencing a shift in consumer perception, according to a recent study by Dunnhumby. In April, the importance of private brand quality to consumers saw a slight increase compared to…

Dive Brief: Food-at-home prices increased in April at a 2% annual pace, down from 2.4% in March, according to Consumer Price Index data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across-the-board inflation ticked down last month to 2.3%,…