Shoppers Still Fear Empty Grocery Shelves, Seek Bargains

A recent survey finds grocery shoppers are looking for bargains, and half of consumers fear empty grocery shelves. Marketing agency Acosta says 53% of shoppers say product availability is a top priority.

The American Farm Bureau Federation last week reported beef and pork supply chains are recovering from the pandemic panic buying. However, the industry needs to work through a backlog of slaughter ready animals. Meanwhile, more than one-third of shoppers are worse off financially than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. The report said low prices will be a priority for 45% of shoppers post-pandemic.

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