Data & Trends
A lot goes into preparing for Thanksgiving, one of the most highly anticipated food-centric holidays of the year — the elaborate feast, holiday decor, festive traditions, and spending time with loved ones, which means traveling or hosting for many. Over the past two years, holiday plans were impacted by the pandemic and while we’re still adjusting back to normal, we now have some newer obstacles...
Sep 2, 2025
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Data & Trends
While most people recognize Memorial Day as the official start to summer grilling season, we believe it kicks off on May 16th with National BBQ Day! To honor the holiday, Instacart looked into its treasure...
May 17, 2019
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Data & Trends
In honor of National Hot Sauce Day on January 22, we asked our employees if they could stand the heat by hosting spicy-themed breakfasts to taste the most popular hot sauce brands purchased via Instacart....
Mar 15, 2019
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Data & Trends
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and here at Instacart, we believe that food is the quickest way to the heart. Whether you swoon over chocolate-covered strawberries, pucker up for heart-shaped candies, or are...
Feb 1, 2019
Read time: 6 min