We’ve written stories about mold in food pouches and dirty bandaids in yogurt, and the thing they all have in common is that something is inside food when it really shouldn’t be. But this story isn’t about what’s been found in a food item, rather – something has been taken out. A bite, to be specific. Yes, a human bite. … Read more
At a time when the weekly grocery shop is costing some Aussie households triple figures, an expert has revealed the methods supermarkets employ to encourage consumers to spend more. According to comparison site Finder’s consumer sentiment tracker, families are spending on average between $78 and $210 when they head to the grocery store. While this … Read more
Aldi shoppers are finding themselves caught in the middle — the middle aisle of the German discount supermarket chain has become known as the “aisle of shame” for its bevy of low-priced, limited-time novelties. The kooky collection is usually replenished every Wednesday, drawing fanatics who post their treasures to the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community … Read more
By now, you’re used to paying more at the grocery store — during the last two years, prices jumped by a whopping 16%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Many of us would be fortunate enough to be able to absorb the sudden cost increases on what the government’s Consumer Price Index calls “food at … Read more
According to research, grocery shopping on an empty stomach will cost you an extra $26 per trip, on average. A recent poll of 2,000 general population Americans found that the average person makes two grocery runs per week and budgets $162 for their haul. The study found that more than three-quarters of respondents (76%) agreed … Read more
Australians are coming up with creative ways to save money as the cost of living crisis bites. One Australian has shared her hack to save cash on butter, making her own butter at home for just $2.16. “Homemade butter is the way that I save money,” she said. Australians are coming up with creative ways … Read more
What is a food safety inspector? Think Gordon Ramsay, except when they walk out of yet another horrifyingly filthy walk-in cooler, they don’t get to scream at everyone in the kitchen for ratings. Working tirelessly and mostly outside of the spotlight from coast to coast, these guardians of America’s food supply are tasked with enforcing … Read more
Have you ever pondered the universal layout of supermarkets? Ingenious designers are behind it, subtly enticing you to walk through each aisle and fill your trolley without even realizing it. Consider this a gentle nudge to bring your shopping list to the supermarket consistently. Reeves Connelly, who studied architectural design at the Pratt Institute, shared: “The amount of thought that goes into … Read more
Food costs are eating up a larger portion of the average American budget than at any other other time during the last thirty years, according to the Agriculture Department — not that the average American budget keeper needed a fresh set of data to remind them of the fresh hell we’re all living in now. Don’t believe … Read more
Check out Kristy’s thrifty 50. Amid ongoing inflation, most Americans are forking out close to $300 each week for groceries — but not Kristy Nguyen. The California woman, 23, says she spends a maximum of $50 per week on food for her and her partner so that they can save for their first home. “Food … Read more
DEAR ABBY: A while ago, as I was standing in line at the grocery store, a young woman with seven or eight items tied up the checkout process by leaving her groceries on the belt, and then running back to grab something she forgot. It happens. I get it. She was buying name-brand food items, … Read more
Costco, Schmostco. The West Coast-based warehouse chain may be one of America’s favorite retailers, but don’t get blinded by the bargains, one expert warns — there are plenty of items you might be better off buying at your run-of-the-mill grocery store. In an article for Eating Well, food scribe Su-Jit Lin writes that no matter how … Read more
My 85-year-old father-in-law is a bit of a stickler for rules. He reads CHOICE Magazine religiously and understands his rights when it comes to consumer law. When he told me recently about how supermarkets will give you an item for free if it scans higher at the checkout, I had my doubts initially. But then I tried it on … Read more
Australian shoppers have been left horrified after spotting a woman inside a supermarket with pet rats nestled on each of her shoulders. The pet owner was casually waiting in line at the checkout of a Spudshed grocery store in Ellenbrook during peak shopping time on Tuesday. Despite her nonchalant demeanor, onlookers said they were “shocked” … Read more
A shopper has been left horrified after her daughter discovered a dead mouse at the bottom of a bag of rice. The packet of Woolworths Australian supermarket-brand microwave rice was one of five bought on January 22 and was within its use-by date. Sarah-Jayne Hayward, 46, was preparing dinner with her 25-year-old daughter Claudia, who … Read more
A shocking find in a supermarket that is close to a quarter of a century old has stunned social media users. A man took to the popular Facebook group Old Shops Australia to reveal his wife, who works in a supermarket, had found a block of chocolate from the 2000 Sydney Olympics. The supermarket his … Read more
Consumers will no longer be able to purchase Knott’s Berry Farm branded jams, jellies, preserves and cookies at grocery stores. “Knott’s Berry Farm® brand has been discontinued and is no longer being sold,” a message on Knott’s Berry Farm Foods website, operated by the J.M. Smucker Company, reads. The theme park of the same name … Read more
It’s a steal of a deal. Chef Will Coleman, who runs @chefwillco on TikTok, revealed a “6 to 1 grocery shopping method” that he claimed could help families save hundreds of dollars in purchases. “Whenever you go grocery shopping… use the 6 to 1 method,” Coleman said in the viral TikTok clip with nearly a million views. … Read more
A popular Reddit thread asking users to reveal which items have given them the most sticker shock in the past few years was flooded with responses from users flabbergasted by the high costs of normally affordable items amid persistent inflation. “What item is now so expensive the price surprises you every time you buy it?” … Read more
European supermarket chain Carrefour is removing PepsiCo products from store shelves due to what it says are “unacceptable” price hikes. It’s a problem that other major companies in the industry have taken issue with as well. According to multiple reports, the chain, which has over 12,000 stores worldwide, started clearing PepsiCo’s Pepsi and 7 Up sodas, … Read more