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Consumer Food Consumption Patterns Signal Economic Downturn


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Published in Food and Wine on Wednesday, April 30th 2025 at 23:48 GMT by Forbes   Print publication without navigation

  • When economic storm clouds gather, as we have experienced over the past few weeks, the contents of our shopping carts change in subtle but predictable ways.

In the article "Consumer Food Consumption Patterns Signal Economic Downturn" by Phil Lempert, published on Forbes on April 30, 2025, the author discusses how shifts in consumer food consumption patterns are indicative of an impending economic downturn. Key observations include an increase in the purchase of private-label products over name brands, a rise in the consumption of comfort foods, and a noticeable trend towards more home cooking as opposed to dining out. These behaviors, according to Lempert, are classic signs that consumers are tightening their belts in anticipation of tougher economic times. The article also highlights data from recent consumer surveys and retail sales figures that support these findings, suggesting that businesses and policymakers should prepare for a potential economic slowdown.

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[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/phillempert/2025/04/30/consumer-food-consumption-patterns-signal-economic-downturn/ ]

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