Food and health…

FDA proposal would let companies use salt substitutes in products with standards of identity that include salt https://www.fooddive.com/news/salt-substitutes-reduction-fda-policy-standards-of-identity/645915/

Target launches line of customized protein blend https://www.retaildive.com/news/personalized-nutrition-brand-gainful-launches-target/646865/ .

Albertsons expands health benefits card acceptance – cards include food as prescription benefits and pre-paid cards provided by Medicare Advantage plans https://www.grocerydive.com/news/albertsons-expands-health-benefits-card-partnerships/646635/.

Natural Grocers offers personalized shopping with on-site free nutritional health coaches at select locations https://www.grocerydive.com/news/natural-grocers-personalized-shopping-nutritional-health-coach/646341/ . More info https://www.naturalgrocers.com/nutritional-health-coaches

Hy-Vee offers free A1c screenings thru April; launches virtual program in May https://progressivegrocer.com/hy-vee-dietitians-aim-improve-blood-sugar-management

Instacart joins ‘food as medicine’ with virtual food pharmacies https://www.grocerydive.com/news/instacart-scaling-food-as-medicine-with-tools-for-health-providers/645893/

Products/trends at recent Natural Products West Expo include a focus on functional and more https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/23420-trends-spotted-at-natural-products-expo-west

more products/trends

https://www.bollyinside.com/news/business-news/at-natural-products-expo-west-trends-observed/

more products exhibited https://www.retaildietitians.com/articles/trending-product-at-expo-west/

Statistics…

Half of the world to be obese or overweight by 2023 https://www.semafor.com/article/03/03/2023/the-global-obesity-crisis-explained-in-three-maps

Trends in lean diabetes for U.S. adults, 2015 – 2020 https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/46/4/885/148427/Trends-in-the-Prevalence-of-Lean-Diabetes-Among-U .

Oh, Ozempic…

Life on Ozempic: what it’s like https://www.thecut.com/article/weight-loss-ozempic.html; and another https://www.npr.org/2023/04/01/1166781510/ozempic-weight-loss-drug-big-business . WW buys Sequence, a telehealth platform with docs who prescribe drugs such as Ozempic https://goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/weight-watchers-moves-obesity-drugs-market-purchase-telehealth-97680315 ; listen to a conversation with the WW CEO as she talks explains how Sequence works – about 9:40 in through 48 https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/on-with-kara-swisher/weightwatchers-ceo-sima-YWroKvF9qQZ/ Ozempic easy to get online https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/17/health/ozempic-shortage-tiktok-telehealth/index.html

Update on overweight & obesity meds https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/0223p10.shtml

In all the Ozempic news, muscle loss has been forgotten https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/if-you-re-taking-ozempic-to-lose-weight-don-t-lose-your-muscles-too-20230130-p5cgio.html

Another weight-loss drug on the horizon https://www.wsj.com/articles/ozempic-mounjaro-weight-loss-drug-wegovy-eli-lilly-66f2906 . The satiety index…foods that make you feel fuller like Ozempic(https://www.saveur.com/culture/satiety-index/

Other food-related health news…

Some say Starbucks’ olive oil infused coffee cause stomach problems; there are reasons for these side effects https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/08/business/starbucks-oleato-drink-stomach-issues/index.html .

It’s hard to pinpoint the cause of your food poisoning https://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2023/03/09/its-hard-to-pinpoint-where-you-got-that-food-poisoning/.

Red meat allergy caused by ticks https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/04/02/1166431106/ticks-ick-the-latest-science-on-the-red-meat-allergy-caused-by-some-tick-bites.

Interesting SM resource…Social media is the new search engine – find stats, how to optimize each platform and review webinar presentation slides https://www.searchenginejournal.com/social-media-search-google-recap/473269/

(https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/doordash-instacart-expand-nutritious-food-access/). Europe testing food ‘social security’ programs (https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230321-cost-of-living-europes-trials-in-social-security). Did you know that Kind is estimated to be in about 20% of U.S. households? (https://www.fooddive.com/news/kind-ceo-Q-and-A-snacking/643596/). And this one really caught my eye…why skinny cans are everywhere – think sophistication and health (https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/30/business/soda-cans-slim-aluminum/index.html).

How we pay for food… 

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) for groceries sees increase (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/buy-now-pay-later-explodes-in-grocery/645841/). The future of grocery payment options means more loyalty and more data in the hands of grocers (https://progressivegrocer.com/future-payments). DoorDash to offer SNAP online nationally by 2025 (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/doordash-to-offer-snap-online-purchasing-for-grocery-orders/646007/). Some states allow Medicaid funds to pay for food (https://www.tastingtable.com/1198285/medicaid-funds-can-now-be-spent-on-groceries-in-the-us/). More access to off-campus dining w/GrubHub (https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/grubhub-transact-campus-expand-mobile-ordering/). Palm scanning (and privacy concerns) coming to Panera (https://www.npr.org/2023/03/28/1166213758/amazon-one-panera-palm-scanner-privacy). Don’t forget senior discounts at national and local food stores and restaurants (https://www.theseniorlist.com/senior-discounts/).

The consumer view of food…

Graphic tracks food prices for 6 items in major metro areas (https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/graphic-track-grocery-price-trends-n1264037). High prices cause Dollar Tree to stop selling eggs (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/03/18/egg-prices-dollar-tree-stops-sales/11499157002/); egg producer sees profits increase by 700% (https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/29/business/egg-profits-cal-maine/index.html). Shoppers still buy produce but choose lower-cost options (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/produce-demand-growing-amid-inflation/644295/). States with grocery taxes (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/states-are-looking-to-cut-their-grocery-taxes-heres-what-that-means-for-g/644296/). Study calculates the $ value of food bank food (https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2022/11/food-pantry-access-worth-billions-nationally-study-finds).

The grocer view of food…

Dollar Tree ups their investment in food (https://progressivegrocer.com/dollar-tree-intensify-investments-food). $9/Day Meal challenge (https://www.perishablenews.com/retailfoodservice/allegiance-campaign-promotes-healthy-meals-with-9-a-day-challenge/); link to videos and recipes (https://www.foodtown.com/9dollarchallenge). Target to expand products @ $3, $5, $10, $15 price points (https://www.retaildive.com/news/target-expands-15-dollar-products/644063/). SNAP households about 24% of CPG (consumer packaged goods) spending (https://www.supermarketnews.com/consumer-trends/snap-households-represent-24-us-consumer-goods-spend). Frozen snack purchases blur the line between meals and snacks (https://progressivegrocer.com/frozen-snack-innovations-ignite-fast-moving-category).

Food waste: ideas/resources…

Some ways to avoid food waste by using the cauliflower stalk include ricing cauliflower or making cauliflower steaks (https://www.tastingtable.com/1158900/what-to-do-with-leftover-cauliflower-cores/). Tips to reduce food waste – English & Spanish (https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/tips-reduce-food-waste). Central Ohio got people to reduce food waste/eat  leftovers: an awareness campaign, tracking actual food thrown out and children who learn and are always watching at home (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/01/headway/composting-food-leftovers.html).

Barbara Lohse, PhD, RDN, President SNEB
Susan Johnson, PhD, Senior Associate Editor, JNEB
“Follow so I may lead” is ironically an apt expression for a new type of leader called an “Influencer.”  Typically, influencers generate interest about something through social media, and measure success by the number of followers they have.  An influencer is also defined as one who exerts influence, inspiring or guiding the actions of others.1  To us, that means that professional nutrition educators and behaviorists must seek to be influencers­, not just with social media followers but with colleagues, collaborators, funders, supervisors and well, the list can go on!  Attaining the skill set to accomplish this depends on many factors and since SNEB members represent professionals diverse in age, experience, focus, training, and goals we conducted a membership survey to solicit the interest level in developing leadership skills.

Apparently, this seems to be an important topic since more than 15% of SNEB members responded in a short time.  In fact, 89% of respondents were interested or would be interested in skill building or training related to leadership.  Slightly more than half (61%) had participated in some leadership training/skill building activities.  These included training from WIC, extension, or a university program as well as in-depth training through Robert Wood Johnson, Danone, Harvard Business School or through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  More than half were willing to pay from $1500 to $3000 for some training and 10% would pay more than $3000. Of note is that 25% felt they would be willing to invest in their own development and pay directly for this kind of training and another 35% indicated that the cost would be jointly covered by their employer and themselves.

Respondents selected the full range of options when denoting how much of the training should be tailored to individual development versus a set of core components from which all individuals could benefit.  Finally, keen interest was shown in having scholarships available, approval for CEUs and either virtual or a mix of virtual and face-to-face sessions, likely interfacing with the SNEB annual conference.  Added comments reinforced the notion that SNEB members would thrive with influential leadership training.  We are on the cusp of developing a fantastic opportunity for SNEB members to seize their role as THE influencers of nutrition education and behavior, but we need to hear more to make the program fit.  To that end, we invite comments, ideas, and caveats in the comment space below.  We need to be influenced!

1.“Influencer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influencer. Accessed 10 Feb. 2023.

Of interest to nutrition educators…

Lunchables to become part of school meals this fall w/reformulation: URL link for PDF about them (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0654/2839/0114/files/K8_Lunchables_sellsheet.pdf?v=1677080924). TikTok extreme food

budgeting w/Dollar Tree foods…$35 a week! (https://www.businessinsider.com/dollar-tree-dinners-tiktok-live-budget-groceries-food-week-2023-3).

Which 5 states will pilot SNAP contactless mobile payment? IL, LA, MA, MO, OK, no retailers announced (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/usda-5-states-mobile-contactless-snap-payments-pilot/644532/). Instacart to use ChatGPT to answer questions about their service, health and nutrition 

(https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/instacart-leverage-chatgpt/). Instacart addresses food insecurity starts in Indianapolis, IN, will expand to other cities (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/Instacart-nonprofit-nutrition-program/644664/). Air fryers are popular…it’s estimated about 60% of U.S. households have one; so companies such as Kellogg’s and Nestlé have added air fryer instructions to labels (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/05/nestle-tyson-air-fryer-boom.html). Survey finds Gen Alphas (born in the 21st century – 2010 to 2024) say McD’s is their favorite restaurant (https://www.nrn.com/marketing/apparently-gen-alpha-really-likes-mcdonald-s). We like bowls when eating out; hint: restaurants do too

(https://thetakeout.com/fast-food-chains-sit-down-restaurant-menu-bowls-2023-1849946192); Chipotle is capitalizing on bowls with their new Farmesa set to open  (https://www.tastingtable.com/1200967/chipotle-launches-new-restaurant-farmesa-heres-whats-on-the-menu/); bowls are trending (https://www.nrn.com/menu/customizable-and-photogenic-bowls-expand-their-appeal-restaurants). Shellfish allergic reactions cause most visits to emergency departments (https://www.healio.com/news/allergy-asthma/20230309/video-shellfish-most-common-cause-of-ed-visits-for-allergic-reactions-among-adults). Subscription services are everywhere  (https://www.npr.org/2023/02/21/1158545148/restaurants-subscription-services-panera-pf-changs-taco-bell) and (https://www.nrn.com/news/are-subscription-programs-next-big-restaurant-loyalty-trend); c-store has subscription w/levels and links to charities (https://www.supermarketguru.com/the-lempert-report/c-stores-expand-with-circle-k/).

Food: play areas, customers complain, food prices, grocery cart size, Walmart ghost kitchens…

Fast food play areas vanishing: drive-thru and pick-up rule; health & safety concerns also a factor

(https://www.mashed.com/1213414/we-finally-know-why-mcdonalds-play-places-vanished/). Multi-decade survey finds

customer problems increasing in some sectors (including fast food); they often go online to vent (https://www.wsj.com/articles/as-customer-problems-hit-a-record-high-more-people-seek-revenge-2ab8fc74?mod=business_lead_pos11). Fact check, aisle 4! Food prices have increased 400%? 

(https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2022/12/09/fact-check-grocery-costs-rise-but-post-overstates-increases/10858944002/) and Walmart offers Easter meal items at last year’s prices (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/walmart-easter-meal-basket-savings-price-match/644810/). The relationship between grocery cart size and purchases

(https://www.tastingtable.com/1212928/grocery-carts-have-gotten-bigger-so-youll-buy-more-things/). TX Walmart ghost kitchen cooks up national and local dishes (https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2023/03/09/inside-walmart-in-plano-local-chefs-make-restaurant-food-from-all-over-the-world/).

The past and future of food…

Acquired tastes: stories about the origins of modern food (https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-hidden-lives-of-modern-food/). Nanotechnology in food packaging to grow in the decade ahead (https://www.packagingdigest.com/smart-packaging/nanotechnologys-favorable-future-food-packaging). Superfoods of the future 

(https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/superfoods-of-the-future-from-cockroach-milk-to-dna-personalized-meals/). Algae: a sustainable future food? (https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/best-food-forward-are-algae-the-future-of-sustainable-nutrition). 25% of the booths at a recent natural products CPG conference were vegan; 10.5% plant-based (https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/expo-west-2023-guide/).

Groceries/restaurants: food and so much more…

TECH: Groceries that center education, community but mostly technology…a food hall, gardens, digital shelf labels,

kiosks
(https://www.grocerydive.com/news/the-friday-checkout-grocery-theater-take-center-stage/634676/); BJ’s rolls out robot to scan shelves daily (https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/bjs-leverages-robotics-streamline-stores/). Hy-Vee’s new format

(https://www.winsightgrocerybusiness.com/retailers/hy-vee-opens-reimagined-grocery-store-la-crosse-wisconsin) and photos (https://www.siouxfalls.business/look-inside-hy-vees-entirely-reimagined-futuristic-store/) and (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/inside-hy-vees-reimagined-physical-meets-digital-store/606565/). ENTERTAINMENT: Dom’s

Kitchen & Market…food shopping and entertainment (https://bobwheatley.medium.com/doms-kitchen-market-the-future-of-food-retail-cf3a97236cd1) and (https://chicago.eater.com/2021/6/8/22524825/doms-kitchen-market-grocery-retail-shopping-specialty-ingredients-chicago-photos). NYC Whole Foods’ ‘theater of retail’ 

(https://www.grocerydive.com/news/inside-whole-foods-manhattan-oasis-store/634658/). A GATHERING PLACE: Grocers

see the future of food as more local and offer gathering spaces (https://www.modernretail.co/operations/the-future-is-more-local-and-it-is-more-social-why-grocers-are-developing-third-spaces-in-stores/). Sprouts tests in-store coffee bar

(https://www.grocerydive.com/news/sprouts-prepares-to-debut-its-first-in-store-coffee-bar/634786/). Drink & shop

(https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/wine-and-shop-publix-customers-at-select-florida-locations-can-drink-while-they-shop/). RESTAURANTS & LEISURE/ACTIVITY: Ping pong, bocce ball, darts, mini-golf and more

(https://blog.opentable.com/the-best-eatertainment-venues/. Pickleball

(https://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/new-restaurant-concepts/chicken-n-pickle-adds-three-new-locations-including-first-nevada-restaurant). Redefining the restaurant: vending, corporate catering and more

(https://www.nrn.com/delivery-takeout-solutions/redefining-restaurant-how-foodservice-expanding-its-boundaries).

• Luyue Zheng, MS, RD, PhD Student University of New Hampshire, Chairelect, Student Division of SNEB
• Ksten Heitman, PhD, RDN, LD The Ohio State University, Member, Student Division of SNEB
• Kritika Gupta, PhD, CHES Senior Program Analyst, Ripple Effect, Past Chair, Student Division of SNEB
• Katharine Garrity, MS, RD, PhD Student The Ohio State University, Member, Student Division of SNEB
• Aysegul Baltaci, PhD Minnesota Obesity Prevention Program (MnOPT) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Chair, Student Division of SNEB

The critical role that nutrition plays in healthcare has been backed up by research time and again. However, it was not until recently that the US federal government gave sincere consideration to the nutrition work force.¹ In September 2022, the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutri tion, and Health—a national event focusing on ending hunger, reducing dietrelated disease, and eliminating disparities—highlighted the signifi cance of a diverse nutrition science workforce, including nutrition edu cators and researchers, to Americans’ wellbeing. Although media coverage was limited, the National Strategy² (Strategy) at the live conference is up lifting news for professionals actively involved in nutrition education and health promotion. We consider this federal action as recognition of the impact that nutrition professionals have on dietrelated disease preven tion and treatment, and an indicator of growing employment opportuni ties in the nutrition and health fields. Notably, access  to  nutrition related services is outlined in the Strategy. Certain professionals, such as registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs), public health experts, and re searchers from communities of color, are cited as having the ability to help expand access to nutritionrelated services, indicating the critical role they play in advancing health equity. Collaboration between and integra tion of nutrition research and the health care workforce is also encour aged to ensure successful implemen tation of the Strategy. To achieve the 2030 goal set by the BidenHarris Administration, it is clear that build ing the nutrition workforce is para mount. Meanwhile, this need draws attention to the recent changes that have been implemented for future nutrition professionals, specifically, RDNs who, starting in 2024, will be required to obtain a graduate degree.

The change approved by the Com mission on Dietetic Registration and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietet ics (Academy) aims to provide gradu ates with greater depth of knowledge and skills for practice.³⁻⁷ Benefits of the change include negating the need for a separate dietetic internship and creating a unique opportunity for entry into the profession.⁸ While the eligibility change aligns with the trend observed in many health pro fessions (e.g., physical therapists) in recent years,³⁻⁶ we want to empha size equity and inclusion in building the nutrition workforce, particularly adequate representation of professio nals from underserved communities. Fortunately, the need to improve diversity has been recognized by the Academy.⁹⁻¹¹ To move toward a more diversified nutrition workforce, professionals from communities with a wide range of expertise are encour aged to work collaboratively to attract future nutrition professionals who are passionate about new areas of healthcare and meeting the increasingly diverse health and nutri tion needs of Americans.

We foresee future advances in nutrition expanding science knowl edge and access to healthcare, with growing recognition and respect for the nutrition science workforce. Advances in nutrition research, such as precision nutrition, will support targeted medical nutrition therapy treatments, while expansion of “food is/as medicine” can support bridging the clinic-community gap. By improving and diversifying the nutrition pipe-line, there will be expanded access to more equitable preventative services, and we could move one step closer to shifting the healthcare paradigm from treatment to prevention.

REFERENCES

1. The White House. Executive summary: BidenHarris Administration National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The White House; 2022 https://www. gov/briefingroom/state mentsreleases/2022/09/27/executive summarybidenharrisadministration nationalstrategyonhungernutrition andhealth/. Accessed January 18, 2023.
2. BidenHarris Administration. Biden Harris Administration National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. The White House; 2022. https://www. whitehouse.gov/wpcontent/uploads/ 2022/09/WhiteHouseNational StrategyonHungerNutritionand HealthFINAL.pdf.

3. American Occupational Therapy Asso ciation. Become an occupational ther apy practitioner. https://www.aota. org/career/becomeanotota. Ac cessed January 18, 2023.
4. Kicklighter JR, Cluskey MM, Hunter AM, Nyland NK, Spear BA. Council on Future Practice Visioning Report and consensus agreement for moving forward the continuum of dietetics education, credentialing, and practice. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2013;113:1710–1732.
5. American Physical Therapy Associa tion. Becoming a physical therapist. https://www.apta.org/yourcareer/ca reersinphysicaltherapy/becominga pt. Accessed January 18, 2023.
6. National Athletic Trainers’ Education overview. https://www.nata. org/about/athletictraining/education overview. Accessed January 18, 2023.
7. Commission on Dietetic Registration. Visioning Report: Moving Forward—A Vision for the Continuum of Dietetics Edu cation, Credentialing and Practice. Acad emy of Nutrition and Dietetics; 2012 https://www.cdrnet.org/pub/file.cfm? item_type=xm_file&id=10369.
8. Skipper A, Young LO, Mitchell BE. 2008 Accreditation standards fordietetics education. J Am Diet Assoc. 2008;108:1732–1735.

9. Diversity, equity and inclu sion. Academy of Nutrition and Dietet ics. https://www.eatrightpro.org/ acend/aboutacend/diversityequity andinclusion. Accessed January 18, 2023.
10. Commission on Dietetic Registration. Explore scope and practice. https:// cdrnet.org/practice. Accessed January 18, 2023.
11. Dietitian job outlook. Acad emy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/ studentsandadvancingeducation/ informationforstudents/dietitianjob outlook. Accessed January 18, 2023.

Nutrition Educators are Innovators… but it Takes Time

Lauren Haldeman, PhD Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Nutrition, Education and Behavior, Advancing Research, Practice, and Policy

As  we  enter National Nutrition Month, nutrition educators are particularly hard at work teaching communities about and promoting healthy food choices and physical activity behaviors. This is no easy task. One of the biggest challenges we face in this field is developing messages and materials that are easily translatable and transferrable to target audiences. We have nutrition educators working around the globe with communities representing all walks of life and using their expertise to develop and evaluate innovative approaches to meet these communities where they are in their health and nutrition journeys.

As I reflect on past JNEB issues, I am always amazed by the creativity and care of our nutrition educators in finding ways to improve the health and well-being of their unique communities. As an example, Buro et al¹ designed a nutrition education intervention for adolescents and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), an underrepresented group in the nutrition literature. This 8-week virtual, theory-based intervention developed over 2 years was informed by adolescents and youth with ASD and their parents to ensure that messaging and activities were appropri
ate. The pilot study not only showed improvements in sugar consumption but also other factors such as self-efficacy and behavioral strategies surrounding healthy eating.

Another way we innovate in nutrition education is through the development of culturally adapted approaches to help close the gap for ethnic and racial groups that face health disparities. Maafs-Rodr{guez, Otis, and Mattei² found a way to successfully promote healthy eating for kids in the Latin American Spanish-speaking community through social media platforms, by adapting the Kid’s Healthy Eating Plate. The cultural adaptation process included gaining feedback from native Spanish speaking professionals and community members to ensure that the materials were relevant and acceptable. Ultimately, findings showed that promotion of culturally appropriate nutrition education materials through internet channels earned active responses from the target audience.

These are just 2 of the many, many innovative nutrition education approaches developed by nutrition educators and published in JNEB. And while their successes are evident, the methods take time. It takes time to identify the best communication channels, time to gain input from target members of the community, time to consider multiple iterations of materials and messaging, time to implement and time to evaluate effectiveness. Prioritizing time is one of the many things that we as a profession do so well. Given that long term, sustained healthy behavior change is what we aim for, appropriate time allocation is critical for success.

We are fortunate that JNEB offers so many options, including Research Articles and Briefs, Systematic Reviews, Great Educational Materials (GEMs), Perspectives, and Reports, to highlight the innovative work being done nationally and internationally. I encourage readers to get the word out and promote our journal to colleagues who are looking to publish their great work. Let’s work together to widen our reach and increase our impact.

REFERENCES

1. Buro AW, Gray HL, Kirby RS, et al. Pilot study of a virtual nutrition inter- vention for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2022;54:853–862.
2. Maafs-Rodr,ıguez A, Otis B, Mattei J. Cultural adaptation and social media promotion of healthy eating guides for Spanish speakers. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2022;54:863–871.

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A lot is happening at grocery stores (when is it not?). Interesting new observation…shoppers increasingly turn to discount grocers and stores that sell food along with other merchandise (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/the-friday-checkout-grocers-better-beware-discounters-mass-retailers/643468/

And a first…double produce bucks available online, the latest about high food prices, new products on the shelves and more.

What grocers are doing…

NY grocer is the first to have Double Up Food Bucks produce benefit online (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/snap-produce-hub-on-the-hill-double-up-food-bucks-field-and-fork-network-grocerist/643529/

Wegmans accepts online SNAP EBT w/free delivery for 3 orders and a filter to find eligible items (https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/wegmans-accepts-online-snap-ebt/

Publix 1st Hunger Summit highlights food waste, food insecurity and distributes food bank grants (https://progressivegrocer.com/exclusive-inside-publixs-mission-fight-food-insecurity

ShopRite joins other retailers with dietary filters for e-commerce (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/shoprite-lifestyle-filters-grocery-supermarket-website/641254/

See where Walmart has drone delivery: be aware the drone delivery has a 10-lb. limit and must fit a box the size of about 2 loaves of bread; the top 5 items most requested by drone last year were food items (https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/02/14/walmart-drone-delivery-locations-states/11254959002/

Kroger expands digital farmers market (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/kroger-expands-digital-farmers-market-pilot/641813/

Fresh Market debuts shoppable videos (https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/fresh-market-launches-shoppable-video-network/

DoorDash sees growth with groceries (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/grocery-continues-to-power-growth-for-doordash/643120/

adds Aldi (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/doordash-aldi-ecommerce-online-delivery-discounter/643397/

What supermarkets do with your data – monetize it!

(https://themarkup.org/privacy/2023/02/16/forget-milk-and-eggs-supermarkets-are-having-a-fire-sale-on-data-about-you

High grocery prices…

Guess who’s pushing back on high grocery prices? Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and Albertson’s (https://www.tastingtable.com/1201584/grocers-are-pushing-back-against-increased-prices-after-reports-of-high-earnings/

Food companies different strategies on 2023 food prices: some will increase them, others say they won’t (https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2023-02-15/kraft-heinz-beats-quarterly-sales-estimates-on-higher-prices-steady-demand

no slowdown on 2023 Nestle food price increases (https://www.tastingtable.com/1203627/nestle-stays-committed-to-increasing-prices-in-2023/

Map of egg prices across the U.S. updated hourly (https://thetakeout.com/map-of-egg-prices-across-us-by-state-city-walmart-2023-1850145455

Shoppers’ comments about shrinkinflation (https://www.supermarketguru.com/articles/shoppers-speak-up-shrinkflation-and-foodcrimes-in-their-stores/

On the shelves/at checkout…

Canned Wendy’s chili to be on grocery shelves in 2023 (https://www.tastingtable.com/1210989/canned-wendys-chili-to-become-available-at-grocery-stores/

Hostess’ new cake (a mashup of cake and candy) comes in mini and regular size (https://thetakeout.com/hostess-debuts-new-kazbars-snack-cakes-modern-comeback-1850156184

FDA approves limited health claim for cocoa but it’s pretty wordy (https://www.fooddive.com/news/fda-cocoa-chocolate-qualified-health-claim-flavanol/642416/

Kellogg’s redesign of 4 cereal food packages to help visually impaired

(https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/kellogg-helps-visually-impaired-through-packaging/

California city is the 2nd (Berkeley did in 2020) requiring grocers remove/replace less healthy foods at checkout for healthier options starting July 1

(https://progressivegrocer.com/california-city-requires-supermarkets-remove-unhealthy-foods-checkout .

Reactions to FDA’s proposed ‘healthy’ label (https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2023/02/22/healthy-food-label  and

(https://www.businessinsider.com/white-bread-cereal-healthy-under-draft-fda-rule-change-2023-2

The grocer evolves…

Grocers take on their own e-commerce, move away from Instacart

(https://www.grocerydive.com/news/instacart-faces-growing-pushback-from-retailers/643008/

Order groceries and nearby fast food seamlessly?

(https://www.grocerydive.com/news/could-grocers-and-fast-food-restaurants-join-forces-for-online-ordering/642400/

More electronic shelf labels – hint: it’s not only for inventory control

(https://www.grocerydive.com/news/why-more-grocers-are-putting-electronic-shelf-labels-in-their-stores/642002/

The evolving grocery experience (https://www.fmi.org/blog/view/fmi-blog/2022/11/08/illustrating-the-evolving-grocery-experience?utm_campaign=2022blog&utm_source=FMIDailyLead&utm_medium=email ;

photos of how groceries have changed since the 1900s (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g32388143/grocery-stores-history/

Every grocer offers self-checkout…not Trader Joe’s (https://www.tastingtable.com/1096440/why-trader-joes-probably-wont-offer-self-checkout-anytime-soon/ . Find your next specialty store…at a mall? (https://www.modernretail.co/operations/the-old-playbook-is-being-thrown-out-the-window-malls-are-rethinking-what-anchors-should-look-like/

Smaller stores at/near college campuses (https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2021/why-small-stores-are-a-big-deal-for-targets-future/ . Ethnic grocers redefining online grocery shopping with shoppable content (https://thetakeout.com/ethnic-grocers-redefine-online-retail-shoppable-content-1849181513

Interesting reading…

Whole Foods leaves a Colorado neighborhood and questions linger (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/what-grocers-can-learn-from-whole-foods-controversial-exit-from-a-chicago/638476/

Getting groceries in remote Alaska (https://www.insider.com/what-its-like-flying-plane-for-groceries-alaska-living-2022-11

Prefilled grocery lists lead to significantly healthier choices for those with/at risk for type 2 diabetes

(https://www.healio.com/news/endocrinology/20221205/optimal-defaults-promote-healthy-grocery-purchases-in-adults-with-type-2-diabetes

Functional salt and pepper? (https://www.forbes.com/sites/afdhelaziz/2023/02/16/how-spicewell-is-helping-to-address-nutrient-deficiency-and-avoid-chronic-illness/

PepsiCo eyes ways to add snacks like potato and tortilla chips to meal prep (https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/23288-pepsico-aims-to-capture-new-consumption-occasions

Although the supply chain has limited many food items, tracking new foods that come on the ‘market’ (in stores and online) continues to be a moving target as the number of places to get food grows. If you’re feeling FOMO (fear of missing out) on new groceries, foods for takeout/dining out or new nutrition terms keep reading…

New products…

Here are some recent products you may be unaware of: Magic Spoon cereal heavily advertised on podcasts and only

been available online, now coming to 6800 groceries (https://www.fooddive.com/news/magic-spoon-retail-expansion-6800-stores/641697/); Halo Top isn’t only ice cream…its light baking mixes debut (https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230131005007/en/Halo-Top®-Enters-the-Baking-Aisle-for-the-First-Time-with-New-Feel-Good-Sweets); sleep-promoting cereal launches

(https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/58266-post-launches-sleep-promoting-cereal); Sara Lee white bread with ‘1 cup of veggies in every loaf’ (https://www.bakemag.com/articles/17092-sara-lee-launches-bread-with-vegetables); Oatly yogurt debuts carbon footprint label (https://www.fooddive.com/news/oatly-debuts-carbon-footprint-labeling-on-us-products/641605/); tiger nuts is a root vegetable that is crunchy and slightly sweet (https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/23056-tiger-nut-innovation-on-trend-at-sprouts-farmers-market) and a Canadian kombucha soda coming to the U.S.? (https://www.foodbev.com/news/cove-gut-healthy-drinks-launches-sugar-free-functional-sodas/). All of these products were found in these online resources…

**Smartbrief – food category (https://corp.smartbrief.com/) has news from school nutrition to ag tech

**Trendhunter – food trends, new foods including restaurant, fast casual (https://www.trendhunter.com/food)

**Food Dive – food industry news and a Friday Leftovers column with info about new products (https://www.fooddive.com/). Where else would you read about how groceries and fast food may team up for seamless online ordering? (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/could-grocers-and-fast-food-restaurants-join-forces-for-online-ordering/642400/).

**Grocery Dive – grocery news (https://www.grocerydive.com/). Read articles like this: Albertsons launches digital health platform (https://www.grocerydive.com/news/albertsons-launches-digital-health-platform/642132/).

**Marketing Dive – digital marketing news, some about food (https://www.marketingdive.com/). Follow e-commerce with news like this: Wendy’s, Roku and DoorDash and shoppable videos (https://www.marketingdive.com/news/wendys-roku-doordash-shoppable-tv-ads/642079/).

**Supermarket Guru – food retail, trends, e-commerce and more; a 15-minute Live Report Mondays at 2:30 PM ET on Facebook/online (https://www.supermarketguru.com/)

**Specialty Food Association – new foods in the mainstream and specialty space (https://www.specialtyfood.com/). A recent article is about a pick-up only grocer (https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/pick-only-grocer-debuts-first-location/).

**The Food Institute – news about the food industry, trends (https://foodinstitute.com/). Read about food companies move to DTC/direct to consumer (https://foodinstitute.com/focus/pivoting-to-dtc/).

**The Takeout – interesting mix of new foods, eating out/takeout and opinion pieces (https://thetakeout.com/). Where else would you read about ordering restaurant food via TikTok? (https://thetakeout.com/you-might-order-restaurant-delivery-from-tiktok-soon-1850096199).

**TastingTable – mix of new products, eating out and food trends, cooking tips, recipes (https://www.tastingtable.com/). Intrigued with tiger nuts? Find out what to do if baking with tiger nut flour (https://www.tastingtable.com/1190418/the-step-you-should-take-before-baking-with-tiger-nut-flour/).

**Plant-based protein tracker – track product launches

(https://www.fooddive.com/news/plant-based-protein-tracker/564886/)

Eating out…

**Fast food menu prices – track current prices  (https://www.fastfoodmenuprices.com/)

**Restaurant menu tracker – track menu items  (https://www.nrn.com/menu-tracker)

**Food on Demand – the intersection of food, technology & mobility

(https://foodondemand.com/)

Keep up…podcasts in your ears…

**Food Navigator podcast focuses on the food industry (https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/foodnavigator-usa-podcast-william-reed-ovOdqezWiQw/)

**Lost in the Supermarket focuses on food retail and trends (https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lost-in-the-supermarket-supermarketguru-4FTXkY2VZUl/). Where else would you hear about the beginning of meal kits? January 26, 2023 episode

**Find podcast episodes about topics, foods you are interested in (https://www.listennotes.com/)

Keep up with new terms…

Sustainatarians? Reducetarians? (https://www.tastingtable.com/1187214/how-sustainatarians-and-reducetarians-differ-from-other-climate-diets/); dawn of climavores (https://www.kearney.com/consumer-retail/article/-/insights/dawn-of-the-climavores); climavores vs. regenivores (https://econlife.com/2023/02/carbon-footprint-food-labels/); social omnivores (https://www.bonappetit.com/story/social-omnivore-vegetarian-meat). You’ve heard of shrinkflation, well now comes ‘greedflation’ (https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/24/greedflation-food-brands-may-be-profiteering-from-price-hikes.html).

Keep up with food searches…

Find out Google searches for terms over the past 12 months for the U.S.; drill down to a region, state or city (https://trends.google.com/trends/explore).

One last thought…

Keeping up with TikTok is a challenge for foodservice workers and causing ingredient shortages

(https://headtopics.com/us/tiktok-s-secret-menus-are-driving-food-service-workers-nuts-35071314).

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