Americans Turn to Surplus-Food Apps as Inflation Bites
Faced with rising grocery costs, U.S. consumers are adopting unconventional savings tactics—including purchasing near-expired or imperfect foods through discount apps. This trend reflects broader austerity measures as economic pessimism grows.
Households already trading down to store brands and clipping coupons now seek deeper discounts on SAFE-certified surplus inventory. The strategy highlights how inflation reshapes consumption patterns, even for Thanksgiving staples.