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PepsiCo cuts US snack prices

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PepsiCo said it would cut suggested retail prices on snacks including Lay’s, Doritos, Tostitos and Cheetos by up to 15 percent in the United States, citing weak shopper sentiment.

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Purchase of many firms allows PepsiCo to become price setter. Classic example for Econ101 classes.
www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/...
Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos chips will get cheaper
Their manufacturer ains to win back customers exasperated by years of price hikes.
www.oregonlive.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM

Reposted by Dean Baker

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Reposted by Aric Rindfleisch

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DoorDash Discourse is entirely wrong.

Since the pandemic, percent spending on groceries are up, food away from home is down, and this is especially true for young people. Trends point to food affordability being a real problem.

Dig into the CEX with me!
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Stop Blaming DoorDash for the Affordability Crisis
One DoorDash Discourse to rule them all: Food away from home is down. Groceries are up. This is especially true for young people. Affordability is a real problem.
newsletter.mikekonczal.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:48 PM

Reposted by Naomi Wolf

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