We’re certainly craving more comfort food.
One week in March, reality set in for many Americans about the gravity of the coronavirus pandemic.
From that moment on, our shopping landscape changed in major ways too.
Here’s how Americans are eating differently.
We’re leaning into pantry meals.
Delivery and takeout rates are down.
Nearly 1 in 3 are ordering less takeout or delivery than before the quarantine.
(Psst…itisstillsafe to get curbside pickup and no-contact delivery, according to CDC experts.)
We’re buying more packaged foods.
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Online shopping rates have jumped.
We’re utilizing as many outlets as possible to shop in person less.
We’re snacking more.
At the same time, 13 percent of Americans are eating less food or less often.
