Supermarket giants could be subjected to fines of up to $10M for breaching the Food and Grocery Code of Conduct in new laws aimed at holding the supermarket sector to account. Set to be introduced into parliament on Wednesday, the legislated fines will be the highest corporate penalties under any industry code, which navigates how … Read more
This cheese is the gratest. The World Cheese Awards, held earlier this month in Viseu, Portugal, has declared one US-based brand as having the best cheddar cheese in the world, and you can get it at any grocery store. The annual awards are hosted by a different country each year, with the Guild of Fine … Read more
Costco is well-known for good deals and the ability to buy in bulk, but there are some hush-hush store details that could help get you an even bigger bang for your buck. Shopping savant Shivani Khosla (@khoslaa) recently posted a viral TikTok video, titled “Secrets that Costco doesn’t want you to know,” which revealed to her … Read more
A controversial photo of a dog sitting inside a shopping cart has sparked intense debate among shoppers. On Sunday, the dog, which appears to be a Staffy, was spotted in a Brisbane Coles while its owner browsed the aisles. The person who snapped the photo shared it on a local Reddit forum, referring to the dog lightheartedly … Read more
Price check! The sky-high cost of a supermarket shopping trip continues to be a major issue for Americans, according to new data — despite slowing inflation after 2022’s shocking highs. Recent findings from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that overall food costs for urban consumers have inched up another 2.1% from October 2023 to last … Read more
An Australian mom has gone viral on TikTok for calling out an inconsiderate parking act at her local shopping center. But, what she thought was a black and white situation has become far more controversial, with those on both sides weighing in on her dilemma. The ‘inconsiderate’ act This week, Queensland mom of two Steph Arneill, on … Read more
Eggs. Milk. Cheese. Butter. Boyfriend? Grocery goodies aren’t the only essentials that Gen Z’s are picking up at the market. Dating app-exhausted 20-somethings are now putting down their phones and picking up potential partners in aisle 5, per new research via vodka vendor Smirnoff. Gen Z is leaving dating apps to find love — in … Read more
Stew on this — a new analysis of 10 grocery websites found that retailers provided nutrition facts and other pertinent information online only 35% of the time. “The government has clearly intended that you should be able to know certain things about your food,” said senior study author and Tufts University professor Sean Cash. “The way … Read more
A supermarket worker has divided opinion after sharing that she was asked to clean up a mess in the aisle that she felt was not part of her job description. While an accidental spillage might be business as usual, this supermarket employee says she was asked to clean up urine, after a young child peed on the floor … Read more
A key ingredient in rocket fuel can be found in a wide array of grocery products, especially baby food, fast food and fresh fruits and vegetables, according to an explosive new investigation from Consumer Reports. Perchlorate, a chemical used in the production of rocket fuel and fireworks, has been linked to thyroid problems in adults … Read more
On average, the buzz of a good bargain lasts about three and a half hours, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 Americans examined their shopping habits and pinpointed the precise amount of time that post-purchase glow lasts for, with 216 minutes being the average. One in 10 respondents stay on cloud nine for … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The listeria hysteria is far from over, but many Americans have already boycotted supermarket meat. They’re going straight to their local farms, instead. Earlier this week, hundreds of New York City-area supermarkets pulled meat off their shelves. The … Read more
They’re jetting off to the aisle-lands. Foreign grocery stores have become a must-check out for a growing number of travelers who say that an unfamiliar overseas supermarket can teach a great deal about local foodways and culture — for a lot cheaper than going to a trendy eatery. Never mind that guided tour of the Acropolis, … Read more
“Are the self-serve cameras meant to be unflattering or is it just me?” It was a simple question asked on a Reddit forum that resonated with thousands of Aussies. The question snowballed into a debate, with everyone weighing in with their theories. Some people believe that the lighting and angles are strategically harsh to deter shoplifting, while others are … Read more
A Publix in South Carolina recently received an unexpected “shopper” in the form of an alligator that was found under a group of carts outside the supermarket. The gator was spotted near the entrance of the grocery store before officials with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) were called to the scene. Video … Read more
Sounds wick-ed dangerous. Trader Joe’s is recalling a popular candle over an “unexpected burn pattern” — said to put buyers at a safety risk. The trendy grocer’s 5.7-ounce, $4 Mango Tangerine scented candle has an issue where “the candle flame can spread from the wick to the wax, causing a larger than expected flame,” the company … Read more
An ALDI shopper recently stumbled upon a note on the supermarket floor that was far from what he expected. What initially appeared to be a shopping list was, upon closer inspection, a compilation of names under the heading “People I want to punch in the face.” The list was accompanied by a “fight schedule” outlining specific times for these … Read more
The Food and Drug Administration expanded a recall of frozen cookie dough that may be contaminated with salmonella, the organization announced on June 6. The recalled products include “Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough,” “Member’s Mark Chocolate Chunk,” “Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie,” “Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk,” “Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie,” “Panera Oatmeal Raisin with … Read more
A woman has stirred controversy after filming herself in a supermarket checkout line, seemingly with the intent of recording a man behind her who glanced in her general direction. The video, which has since gone viral, has sparked debate as many pointed out that he was simply waiting his turn and not being creepy. The awkward ‘look counter’ … Read more
Baby arugula sold at select Publix stores is being recalled after salmonella was detected during routine testing. Florida-based Green Life Farms issued the voluntary recall of one lot of its 4-ounce containers “because they have the potential to be contaminated” with the bacteria, according to the notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled … Read more