Items Tagged with 'grocery shopping'

A new survey from the International Food Information Council found that consumers are actively engaging with nutrition information and prefer front-of-package labels that provide a balanced view of food and beverage products. The findings come as policymakers continue evaluating front-of-package labeling approaches and suggest shoppers want information about both nutrients to limit and nutrients to encourage when making purchasing decisions.

Whole Foods Market plans to expand its smaller-format Daily Shop concept into Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia over the next two years. The streamlined stores are designed to offer curated assortments, grab-and-go options and faster shopping experiences tailored to dense urban neighborhoods.

New survey data shows most consumers are concerned about ultra-processed foods but continue purchasing them for convenience. Taste, affordability and shelf life remain key drivers shaping real-world decisions.

A new Acosta Group study shows 58% of shoppers read labels before buying new products, with even higher rates among health-focused consumers. Growing concerns about artificial ingredients and regulation are reshaping how brands communicate transparency and trust.

New research from Kroger Precision Marketing finds that while shoppers say they’re open to innovation, most stick to familiar habits. Flavor updates, strong in-store visibility and meaningful discounts play an outsized role in convincing consumers to try something new.

With rising food costs and summer gatherings nearing, US consumers are paying closer attention to food labels and seeking smarter ways to shop.

The survey, “Impact of Tariffs on Purchasing Decisions,” also reveals that, aside from discounts or promo codes, consumers want free shipping, loyalty rewards, and transparent communication about price increases in exchange for higher tariff-induced costs.

Most Americans (70%) say they are extremely or very worried about rising grocery prices, and 78% said they are at least somewhat concerned about the impact of tariffs on the cost of imported food and ingredients.

Circana’s global research, From Growth to Transformation: A Global Private Label Perspective, explores regional approaches to private brands across the European Union, Australia, and the United States.

Younger consumers are even more likely to be natural and organic shoppers, with 89% of Gen Z and 85% of Millennials reporting they have shopped for natural and organic products in the prior six months