WE SPEND $26 MORE WHEN WE SHOP HUNGRY

A survey from the Dole Food Company of 2,000 Americans found that most people make two grocery runs per week, with an average budget of $162. But more than three-quarters of respondents (76%) admitted they’re more likely to blow their budget if they shop while hungry. The average person will fork out an extra $26 per trip when they’re hungry. The biggest impulse buys at the checkout line? Bananas (33%), grapes (30%), and apples (22%).
* Yes, that’s why there are always bananas, grapes and apples in the racks at the checkout lines.
* Let’s see… who sponsored this survey again? Dole. There it is – bananas. Bingo!
* how did they do this survey? Leave questionnaires in the Dole employee lunchrooms?
* Shh! Quiet about this or Costco will stop giving out so many free samples!
* $26 is, what, two Snickers bars these days with the price of chocolate.