Explore the most recent food, nutrition, and health updates through our regular blog. Here, we have the latest news spanning various topics crucial to health and nutrition.
Inflation Cools, But Grocery Prices Stay High
Food prices continue to dominate headlines, even as inflation shows signs of cooling. While the rate of price increases has slowed, the cost of groceries remains stubbornly high, leaving many consumers grappling with tighter budgets. As the public focuses on this issue, price gouging has drawn attention from governmental agencies, leading to calls for stronger oversight and regulations. This scrutiny underscores the ongoing struggle for affordable, accessible food in an unpredictable economic landscape.
Meanwhile, the energy drink market is evolving, with a noticeable shift in marketing strategies targeting women. Traditionally dominated by male-centric branding, energy drink companies are now broadening their appeal, crafting campaigns that focus on women’s health, fitness, and energy needs. This growing trend highlights both the expansion of the energy drink market and the increasingly diverse consumer base seeking quick boosts of energy in a fast-paced world.
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The latest on food price inflation: some interesting insights
Apples, frozen veggies fell in price; bacon, hot dogs increased in price.
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What is surveillance pricing and do grocery stores use it?
The FTC is looking at how grocery stores are using data and algorithms to change prices.
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A deep dive into Walmart’s electronic shelf labels (ESLs)
Why we should pay attentions to ESLs…they allow retailers to use dynamic pricing…pricing that can change by sell-by-date, location and other factors.
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Big Lots big move into groceries
Moves include changed store formats and a private label.
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KFC items added to its $5 value menu deal
Nuggets and other items are now part of the value meal.
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Value or value perception (fast food meal deals)
Tiny nuggets in Wendy’s ‘value’ meal are the newest example of shrinkflation.
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Instacart expands grocery stipend
Chicago, New Orleans and Wichita, KS are the 3 new cities that can access Partnership for a Healthier America’s grocery stipends.
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2 senators accuse Kroger’s of price gouging
Senators Warren (MA) & Casey (PA) want to know if Kroger is using surge pricing.
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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ economic plan includes a federal plan on food and grocery price gouging
The first-ever proposed federal ban on price gouging is part of other efforts to address high food prices.
A deep dive into energy drinks and the marketing pivot to women
If you’re tired or distracted and a woman, marketers are targeting you with energy drink ads.