An Innova survey found consumers of all income levels rank health over affordability as the most important factor for new products.

Shoppers looking for treats, healthy options and smaller portion sizes.

Restaurant recovery will be slow but steady in 2023.

Private label a key driver.

Prices only grew 1% between September and August.

Innova finds consumers want affordable products.

Younger generation also prefers sustainably sourced food.

Store prices rose a total of 13.4% through the 52-week period ended on Aug. 28, according to data from IRI.

Snacks, in general, performing well.

July inflation report shows costs remain high in key categories.