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Thursday, April 3, 2025
AgricultureBusinessFood + Hospitality

86% Frustrated: How Shoppers Are Coping with Soaring Grocery Prices

Consumers of all ages and backgrounds are growing weary of rising food prices, solidifying the shift toward budget-conscious priorities and behaviors. The latest CPG + Grocery Consumer Report from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company reveals that 86% of consumers are frustrated with the rising costs of groceries, and food and beverage prices are driving most of that frustration (80%). 

Based on a survey of more than 2,000 consumers and marketing professionals, the report also explores how adults in the U.S. are adapting to save money on groceries. Almost half (49%) of consumers have cut back on dining out to spend more on food at home, and 43% are willing to drive further to shop at stores with better prices. Other common cost-saving strategies include: 

Stocking up during sales (41%)
Buying less (37%)
Purchasing less expensive name brands (37%)
Leaving name brands in favor of private-label (35%)
Taking advantage of coupons and discounts more often (34%)

Choosing value over loyalty

Fair prices are top of mind for consumers when choosing where to shop and what brands to buy from — 58% said this was a priority, an increase of 5 points from 2023. For a similar percentage (57%) of shoppers, saving money is more important than store or brand loyalty. 

High-quality products (45%) and special offers (41%) are also among the top deciding factors in retailer and brand selection. 

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