# Consumer Spending on Food Signals Deeper Economic Pressures

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Published: 2026-03-30T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Dana Peterson, leader of the Economy, Strategy & Finance (ESF) Center at The Conference Board, speaks with Malala Lin, e conomic r esearch a ssociate at the ESF Center , about new research on shifting consumer habits. They explore the widespread move toward value seeking , how strategies differ across income groups, and what these changes signal for businesses planning in an uncertain environment. More from The Conference Board: Cutting Back and Making Trade-offs: How Consumers Are Managing Food Costs How Are Consumers Paying for Health Care? Will E-Wallets and Deferred Payments Overtake Cash and Credit Cards? Fur Babies: How Are US Consumers Financing Veterinary Care?

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