This dashboard summarizes U.S. household food insecurity as estimated in the Consumer Food Insights survey, our monthly survey of 1,200 consumers from across the country. 

While household income does influence dietary choices, CFDAS data shows that even the highest earners fail to meet expert-defined benchmarks for a healthy diet, on average.

This dashboard shows the latest changes in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) for various food items with options to view changes month to month, year to year, and base period for easy comparison.

This week, we explore consumer beliefs about the healthfulness of certain foods compared to their conventional counterparts: plant-based milk, gluten-free foods, and organic foods. Turns out that age plays a role.

CFDAS has been estimating food insecurity every month since January 2022. Monitoring this data provides insight into Americans’ ability to access nutritional and affordable food and how that changes over time.

Since 2022, taste, affordability and nutrition have consistently dominated consumers’ purchasing decisions at the grocery store, according to our CFI survey data.

A recent CFI survey finds that of those Americans who wish to improve their diets, 71% are not doing so. This Data Snapshot shows the most common barriers preventing consumers from eating healthier.

How have consumer estimates and expectations for food inflation evolved over time? This week’s Snapshot provides insight into data from January 2022 to August 2025.

As income increases, where people spend their Food Away from Home (FAFH) dollars shifts.