Short-Run Impacts of SNAP Restriction Waivers on Beverage Purchases

The authors’ own analyses and calculations, based in part on data reported by Nielsen Consumer LLC (NIQ) through its Consumer Panel Service for the timeframe July 2025 to June 2026, for the Total U.S. market and Total Outlets channel. The conclusions drawn from the NIQ data are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of NIQ. NIQ is not responsible for, had no role in, and was not involved in analyzing and preparing the results reported herein or in developing, reviewing or confirming the research approaches used in connection with this manuscript. Funding for these data came from university research accounts and department funds. This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research.