The Food Institute reports on a Circana retail survey, voice AI at Wendy’s drive-thrus and warnings of consumer backlash over rising food prices.
A Circana survey found retailers are leaving $100 million in annual at-home dinner sales unclaimed and that consumers spend 36% more when adult guests are present. Separately, industry executives warned that rising food prices and perceived declines in value are eroding consumer trust.
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Coverage
- Survey Indicates Retailers are Leaving $100M on the (Dinner) Table
Marcy Kreiter / food_institute · 8h ago
- The Uncanny Valley of Voice AI at the Drive-Thru
Anna Kinder / food_institute · 1d ago
- Consumer Backlash Looming as Food Prices Rise, Quality Falls
Marcy Kreiter / food_institute · 2d ago