U.S. grocery slowdown deepens as shoppers buy fewer items, raising pressure on food companies

New data show the U. S. grocery slowdown is deepening as shoppers buy fewer items, forcing grocers and brands to compete harder on price and value.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/16/us-grocery-spending-slows-in-hit-to-food-companies.html)