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Studies & Numbers

Vegan Grocery Prices Vary Significantly Across US States, Walmart Study Shows

A recent study by CashNetUSA has examined the cost of a typical basket of vegan groceries at Walmart stores across the United States, revealing considerable differences in pricing between states. The study analyzed Walmart prices in the most populous cities of each state, comparing them to the national average. Affordability across states Among the findings, Arkansas emerged as the most affordable state for vegan groceries, with prices approximately 3.8% below the national average. Conversely, Hawaii registered the highest prices, with costs for vegan products 31.8% higher than the national average. The study also identified significant price fluctuations from year to year. Arizona saw the largest decrease in prices for vegan groceries, with a drop of 3.4% since 2023. In contrast, Alaska experienced one of the …

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Products & Launches

Tattooed Chef to Expand Into 1,800 Kroger Stores Across the US This Summer

Tattooed Chef, Inc. a producer of vegan frozen foods such as ready-to-cook bowls, zucchini spirals, riced cauliflower, acai and smoothie bowls, and cauliflower pizza crusts which became publicly listed last year, today announced it expects to launch its branded products across multiple categories in approximately 1,800 Kroger stores nationwide later this summer. “We are thrilled to announce our expansion into Kroger which demonstrates our ability to expand Tattooed Chef’s distribution into conventional grocery,” said Sam Galletti, President and CEO of Tattooed Chef. “Kroger is one of the largest food retailers in the United States and we are excited to offer consumers more access to our innovative portfolio of plant-based products.” By September, consumers will be able to purchase a total of 12 SKU’s nationally across …

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Society

Research Reveals Which US States Have Highest Number of Grocery Stores Catering to Vegans

With an estimated 9.7 million Americans switching to a plant-based diet, new research has revealed the top ten states to live in as a vegan, based on the number of grocery stores catering to vegan diets. “Safeway, Kroger, Albertsons, Whole Foods and Publix are leading the way in adapting for shifting consumer needs” The Food Specialty Index looked at the number of popular US grocery stores in each state which offer the most gluten-free, lactose-free, dairy-free, organic, vegan and sugar-free products. The study found that Safeway, Kroger, Albertsons, Whole Foods and Publix rank as the top five grocery stores to offer the most alternatives for those with food sensitivities and those following a vegan diet, and analysed the number of specialist grocery stores catering to …

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