Buying food continues to be challenging for shoppers…
Surveillance pricing and dynamic pricing are in the news. Dynamic pricing has caught the attention of legislators as Maryland becomes the first state to ban it. Surveillance pricing is NOT the same as dynamic pricing. How can shoppers avoid surveillance pricing? Electronic shelf labels are fast becoming widespread. Read about one shopper’s very different experience with them at Whole Foods and Aldi. If shoppers are looking for protein powder they may find shortages and increased prices. Inflation is hitting food but rewards too? Customers complain online about reward inflation, shrinkinflation and high prices, and the Chipotle CEO says customers can ask for more…does he also say you’ll be charged for it? As AI chatbots continue to show up in many parts of our lives, including food buying, learn how they build your profile.
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In other news, will SNAP recipients be able to buy hot rotisserie chicken with their benefits? Dietitians weigh in on the latest trend: sardinemaxxing. Ordering with kiosks and other devices are all the rage…and they lead to more buying according to restaurant reports. Other trends to watch: breakfast trends that are actually healthy and where plant-based foods may be going.
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- Come this fall, grocers offering SNAP items will have to stock shelves differently as USDA finalizes the rule
- U.S. states defining ultraprocessed foods
- U.S. beef prices aren’t coming down soon – how increased costs in the supply chain feed into high prices
- Ag stats about farmers and farming
- U.S. has more spas and gyms than retail stores
- Some states drop Medicaid coverage for weight loss drugs
- SNAP participation drops…a lot
- About 40% of yogurt products in US have ‘high protein’ labels, you’ll pay $2 more for 1 high protein ice cream
A New Book & New Products that Caught My Eye…
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- Sugar Coated: Unboxing the Hidden Forces Shaping America’s Favorite Breakfast Food
Marion Nestle, Lisa Sutherland, publication date – Sept. 8, 2026 - Liquid salads…for adults
- Capri Sun juice pouch w/electrolytes…for kids
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