Rise of Generic Store Brands in Grocery Shopping

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Experts discuss the rise in popularity of generic store brands as consumers seek to save money on groceries. They highlight that store brands can be of similar quality to name brands, especially for staples like pasta, canned goods, and dairy products.

Key Points

  • Consumers are shifting towards generic store brands due to economic factors and product shortages
  • Store brands today rival or surpass name brands in flavor and texture, especially for staples like pasta and canned goods
  • Quality of generic pantry staples like flour, sugar, and basic spices has significantly improved

Pros

  • Generic store brands are becoming increasingly popular as consumers look to save money on groceries
  • Quality of generic store brands has improved and can be on par or even surpass name brands for certain products

Cons

  • Some consumers may still perceive generic brands to be inferior to name brands