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... A survey of more than 5,000 U.S. adults commissioned by Hellofresh, a German meal-kit maker that makes most of its revenue in North America, showed 93% of them expect to cook as much as last year or more in the next year.

Among those who plan to cook more at home in the next year, more than three-quarters say the economy is a factor. ...

I've often wondered if the "less busy restaurant" syndrome may be an indicator of a pending economic downturn, maybe better than other economic indicators?