Data & Trends

Data & Trends

From the first cold snap to the green bean casserole rush, here's what 2025 Instacart orders reveal about how we shop for soup. Key takeaways Soup peaks before Thanksgiving, not in January. Soup's share of...

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From candy bowls to costume carts, here's what 2025 Instacart orders reveal about Halloween trends. KEY TAKEAWAYS Reese's runs the country. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are the No. 1 candy by ounces sold, and the...

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The "protein and fiber" era is here, and the grocery data proves it’s a real trend with staying power KEY TAKEAWAYS Customers are asking for it by name. The share of Instacart searches containing the...

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Just in time for National Ice Cream Day on July 19, Instacart dug into a year of ice cream orders to find the flavors and brands filling America's carts, along with the delightfully regional tastes...

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Few holidays show up in Instacart orders quite like the Fourth of July. Fire up the grill, open that bag of chips, and pack the cooler because Independence Day is summer at its peak filled...

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Ask anyone what summer tastes like and you'll get a different answer. A perfectly ripe peach. Sweet corn straight off the grill. Watermelon at a Fourth of July cookout. The list is different for everyone,...

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Mother's Day topped every other holiday for gift orders in 2025. Flowers, gourmet dinners, sweet treats – here's what customers sent and cooked for the special moms in their lives. Key Takeaways Mother's Day was...

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Instacart analyzed order data across 11 cities in the Coachella Valley during the 2025 spring desert festival season, which spans three weeks in April. What people put in their carts reveals a lot about how...

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Key Takeaways: Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs are the undisputed basket MVP. They ranked as the top-selling Easter candy nationwide for the fourth year in a row, leading Instacart’s Top 10 list. Jelly beans have their...