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Dietitian explains which expiration dates matter most as grocery costs rise
1+ week, 3+ day ago (92+ words) With grocery prices rising, experts say it's important to understand which expiration dates matter most. A registered dietitian says to pay close attention to dates on perishable foods like meat and dairy, where bacteria and mold can grow quickly. She…...
More Minnesota seniors turning to food shelves: "Everybody is struggling"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (251+ words) March 2, 2026 / 7: 02 PM CST / CBS Minnesota The Salvation Army is in the midst of its largest food drive of the year, called Meals 4 Minnesota. After raising a family and working at a computer company for years, 78-year-old Diane Erickson of Apple…...
How cold weather affects produce prices | Lunch Break with Michael Marks
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (25+ words) CBS News How cold weather affects produce prices | Lunch Break with Michael Marks...
Shopping at these grocery stores will save you the most money, new report finds
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) January 5, 2026 / 8: 37 AM EST / CBS Philadelphia The weekly grocery haul is a top-line budget item for many families, and a new report might convince you to switch where you shop to get the most bang for your buck. Low-cost chain Aldi…...
Shopping at low-cost grocery chains could save thousands in food costs, report finds
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (83+ words) The weekly grocery haul is a top-line budget item for many families, and a new report might convince you to switch where you shop to get the most bang for your buck. Consumers' Checkbook shopped several big chains to see…...
When grocery stores reject produce they describe as imperfect, this company steps in
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (442+ words) December 25, 2025 / 7: 57 PM EST / CBS News Monticello, Florida " Not every satsuma mandarin grown at Florida Georgia Citrus " a family farm in Monticello, Florida " is the orange of a grocery store's eye." "That's what we call an imperfect piece of fruit," owner…...
Instacart to end AI price tests for retailers following investigation
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) December 22, 2025 / 9: 57 AM EST / CBS News Instacart said Monday that it would halt the use of an AI-powered tool that allowed retailers to charge customers different prices for identical items on the grocery delivery platform. "Effective immediately, Instacart is ending all…...
A major grocery chains slashes prices on everyday essentials | Living Paycheck to Paycheck
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (34+ words) Dawn Thilmany, an economics professor at Colorado State University, discusses Kroger's move to lower prices on everyday grocery items. A major grocery chains slashes prices on everyday essentials | Living Paycheck to Paycheck...
Ways to stretch grocery funds with an app | Living Paycheck to Paycheck
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (59+ words) Kristine Lazar offers tips for those struggling to make ends meet, with a look at the app Too Good To Go, connecting food businesses with consumers by offering surplus goods at discounted prices. Ways to stretch grocery funds with an…...
Furloughed federal worker, SNAP recipient share personal impact of government shutdown
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (64+ words) Even with a possible end in sight, the longest government shutdown in U. S. history is inflicting harm on millions of Americans across the country. Imelda Avila-Thomas, a furloughed employee for the Labor Department, an d Wendy Hoe, a recipient of the…...