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What's really in America's lunchboxes, according to Instacart data
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· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As summer break comes to a close, certain food items are becoming more popular.
Families in El Paso are preparing for the new school year, and their shopping habits are changing. As summer break comes to a close, certain food items are becoming more popular. Data from Instacart shows a significant increase in purchases of specific snacks.
The most in-demand items are variety pack snacks, followed by other portable foods. Further details on the top back-to-school food categories are available from Instacart, providing insight into the shopping patterns of local families as they stock up for the school year.
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Category: schools Published: August 4, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Families in El Paso are preparing for the new school year, and their shopping habits are changing. As summer break comes to a close, certain food items are becoming more popular. Data from Instacart…
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