February 3, 2023 — Recognizing that more Americans are preparing meals at home to save money, some U.S. retailers are promoting their seafood meals as an affordable option.
The share of home-prepared meals rose from 78.9 percent in November to 81.5 percent in December, according to IRI’s December Consumer Sentiment survey. Conversely, the share of households that purchased restaurant meals declined from 80 percent in November to 76 percent in December, according to IRI and 210 Analytics.