What treats will Americans never give up?

©Tara Clark (2018)

REPORT

2 Jun 2023

As many Americans rethink their shopping and eating habits to save money, what do their thrifty grocery baskets look like? And which snacks and treats will they never give up? Canvas8 spoke to eight people from across the US about their food and drink budgets amid the cost of living crisis.

Sectors
Restaurants and takeawaysSupermarkets and foodEating and Drinking
Location
United States

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