New this month…snapshots from the current food environment. This month’s snapshots focus on artificial dyes, SNAP food restriction waivers, food insecurity, how often the average American eats out and how long patients stay on Wegovy, Zepbound. And as we await the August drop of the 2025 DGAs, experts forecast what to expect. In grocery shopping news, a new app lets you compare online grocery prices in real time.
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The food landscape is shifting quickly this month. Roughly 40% of food companies are voluntarily ditching artificial dyes as the FDA clears more natural alternatives. A new map highlights where states are seeking to restrict SNAP purchases, while food insecurity is back on the rise—now at 15.6%. Americans continue to eat out, but it’s more expensive than ever. Meanwhile, patients on weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound tend to stay on them for about a year. And in grocery news, Walmart is expanding its in-store foodservice, spices are now on the tariff radar, and a new app lets shoppers compare online grocery prices in real time.
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The food environment changes fast. Here are some quick reference points/snapshots.
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- A time capsule of how diet, health & the U.S. food system has changed since 1975, Michael Jacobson, founder of Center for Science in the Public Interest
- About 40% of companies have voluntarily agreed to remove artificial dyes as FDA approves natural blue dye, the 4th such ingredient since April
- Status of federal, state, company efforts to remove artificial dyes
- Map of SNAP food Restriction waivers
- How often does the average American eats out? It’s pricey!
- Food insecurity is rising…it’s now 15.6%
- How long patients stay on Wegovy, Zepbound…about a year
- ‘Newstalgia’ is a new food trend term to know
Health is in the news as we await the anticipated August 2025 DGA release. TikTok has banned a diet hashtag, yet other harmful content persists. And a company funded study from Olipop highlights its blood sugar response.
What is on grocery shelves…Dollar General slashes prices, Walmart is preferred with Gen Z, Gen X and millenials and continues to add more foodservice items. Tariffs continue to be in the news…they’ll affect a long list of spices. And a new app lets you compare online grocery prices.
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- Where different demographic groups shop – Walmart has an edge with some groups
- Dollar General summer food prices drop includes foods
- Walmart continues to add more in-store foodservice options such as grab ‘n go and hot bars with Indian food
- There’s a long list of spices affected by tariffs
- Grocery Dealz, a new app compares online grocery prices in real time
