Food and Beverage Industry Trends

This living topic page covers the latest trends, news, and updates in the food and beverage industry. Key highlights include changing consumer preferences towards organic, locally sourced, and exotic foods, as well as the financial challenges faced by major restaurant chains and grocery stores. The content also discusses the increasing role of technology in enhancing customer experience, such as through mobile ordering apps and touchless payment systems. Additionally, the page addresses issues of food safety, recalls, and the impact of inflation on food prices. From innovative menu items and loyalty programs to corporate mergers and regulatory changes, this topic provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamic food and beverage landscape.

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Study found Instacart showed different prices to different shoppers

Instacart claims the price differences stem from 'price tests,' not dynamic, real-time price changes

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Independent experiment shows Instacart displayed multiple prices for the same grocery items to different shoppers at the same time.

Nearly three-quarters of tested items appeared at two to five different price points, with basket totals varying by an average of 7%.

Researchers say opaque pricing practices could cost a typical family as much as $1,200 a year and undermine trust in the grocery market.

A new multi-city experiment suggests that Instacart may be showing differen...

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