Food Prices & Trends: What’s Rising, What’s Changing, and What to Watch | ELLEN’S BLOG | Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB)

Food Prices & Trends: What’s Rising, What’s Changing, and What to Watch | ELLEN’S BLOG

Posted by: on Tuesday March 11, 2025

Discover the latest updates on food, nutrition, and health in our regular blog. Stay informed with news that covers a wide range of topics important to the well-being of the audiences you reach.

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The latest trends in the food world is all about wellness and innovation. Pepsi is bringing back Slice soda—but with a healthier, prebiotic twist, while Coke is set to launch its own prebiotic soda this spring. Meanwhile, as weight-loss drugs gain popularity, food companies are strategizing how to cater to this growing consumer base. Some brands are already making moves, with Healthy Meals adding “GLP-1 friendly” labels to packaging and a new pre-meal drink hitting the market, designed to naturally promote GLP-1 response and curb hunger. 


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Egg prices have been setting record highs as another wave of avian flu has been impacting farmers across the US. The USDA plans to help combat these high prices by importing eggs from Türkiye. See more for updates on bird flu including how bird flu spreads, how this is affecting independent grocery stores, and how you can stay up to date on this evolving story. 

From apps to long-term studies, food price tracking is getting smarter. The Inflatacart app lets shoppers see inflation data on government-tracked items, while a new report highlights which states have the lowest fast food prices. Plus, NPR continues its six-year analysis of grocery costs at Walmart, offering insights into price trends over time.