Updated
Updated · Pensacola News Journal · Jul 30
U.S. Grocery Prices Jumped About 33% in 6 Years as Savings Apps Gain Traction
Updated
Updated · Pensacola News Journal · Jul 30

U.S. Grocery Prices Jumped About 33% in 6 Years as Savings Apps Gain Traction

3 articles · Updated · Pensacola News Journal · Jul 30

Summary

  • About one-third higher grocery prices over six years are pushing U.S. households toward apps that cut food bills through discounted surplus, digital coupons and cash-back offers.
  • Too Good To Go sells unsold food in mystery bags at a fraction of regular prices, while Flashfood lists marked-down items individually, though local participation remains uneven.
  • Flipp and store apps such as Publix and Aldi help shoppers track weekly ads, clip digital coupons and build shareable shopping lists instead of juggling paper deals.
  • Ibotta, Fetch and Upside can add extra savings, but rewards often require specific purchases or receipt uploads and are typically redeemed through selected gift cards.

Insights

Are tech-heavy food rescue apps leaving the most vulnerable, non-digital seniors behind in the fight against grocery inflation?
With new 2026 labeling laws now in effect, will the surplus food supply for these budget-saving apps suddenly dry up?
Could buying discounted surprise groceries actually cause you to waste more food and money in the long run?