Marketing trends, consumer behaviors, economics, and science are constantly evolving, but staying on top of them is a core part of what the Department does to ensure that programs align with the reality of the world. From reports to press releases, to news stories, here’s a look at what we’ve been reading lately:
RETAIL: Publix has long been a Florida favorite, but what does Amazon’s growth in our state mean for the company? This Ledger article takes a look at the changes taking place in the retail landscape.
ECOMMERCE: Online shopping continues to thrive – even in the face of rising inflation. This Reuters article shares that online shopping is expected to reach $1 trillion this year.
INFLATION: Despite few U.S. imports from Ukraine and Russia, food prices here may still be impacted due to Russia’s production of fertilizer, according to this Washington Post article.
FOODSERVICE: This USDA Economic Research Service report dives into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food-service sales, finding that most establishments had reduced transactions and spending during the national emergency.
NUTRITION: The Alliance for Food & Farming, an FDOC partner, announced the appointment of two registered dietitians to its board, according to their press release. The organization says that the two dietitian and nutrition communicators “will serve in an advisory capacity to the Board and staff to provide counsel and input on outreach and communications to consumers about the safety of all produce and the importance of increased consumption of fruits and vegetables for better health.”
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