Category: grocery

EXPLAINER: Who Will Receive the One-Time Grocery Rebate?

Over 11 million low and middle-income Canadians will begin receiving a one-time grocery rebate beginning July 4, with Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland saying the measure will allow ” some important breathing space” for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. “This grocery rebate will make a real difference to Canadians who really need help right…


‘Part of Something Bigger:’ Kids Help at Community Garden, Raise Money for Food Bank

Reid Garrin says he has fun gardening at his local church because he gets to dig in the dirt, but the 12-year-old also knows the work is important. “I’m gardening for the food bank this year,” says Reid, plowing dirt with a trowel. “I think it’s a good idea so people without food can eat.”…


Senate Passes Bill Giving Canadians One-Time Grocery Rebate on July 5

With the Senate passing Bill C-46 on May 11, Canadians will be eligible to receive the so-called Grocery Rebate on July 5, which was promised in this year’s federal budget. “While inflation continues to come down for the ninth month in a row, in Budget 2023, our government is delivering new, targeted inflation relief for Canadians who need…


Walmart Keeps Grocery Prices Steady Amid Inflation, Antitrust Claims

NEW YORK—A new analysis of Walmart’s pricing strategy reveals it has consistently kept grocery prices lower than competitors while generally hiking prices at rates far below U.S. inflation, even while the firm now faces allegations of using its clout to gain unfair advantages over rivals. Data analytics firm Dataweave compared the prices of 589 name-brand…


UK Grocery Inflation Dips but Prices Still Over 17 Percent Higher Than a Year Ago

The inflation rate of Britain’s grocery prices dipped slightly in April, but new data show that consumers are still paying 17.3 percent more than this time last year. According to new figures from research firm Kantar, grocery inflation fell only slightly from last month’s 17.5 percent. The firm warned that the drop only means that…


A Savvy Shopper’s Secrets for Buying in Bulk: How to Tell a Bum Deal from a Real Steal

Buying in bulk is an article of faith in these cost-conscious times, and judging by the boom in discount warehouse paradises and mega-markets, the trend is showing no sign of slacking. But is bulk buying really the answer to our prayers? That depends. When you first visit a discount warehouse, it’s stunning—aisle after aisle of…


UK Consumers Dealing With Record High Inflation at the Grocery Store

Grocery prices in the United Kingdom have hit another record high, adding more than 837 pounds ($1,030) a year to average household food bills, according to market research firm Kantar. Supermarket prices climbed to reach an inflation rate of 17.5 percent over the four weeks to March 19, Kantar said—up from 17.1 percent in February, and marking the highest…


USDA Proposes New Rule for ‘Product of USA’ Food Labels in Bid to Increase Transparency

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is considering a new rule regarding requirements on “Product of USA” labels in an effort to increase consumer understanding of what the claim actually means. The proposed rule was announced on March 6 and would allow the voluntary label “Product of USA or “Made in the USA” claim to be used on meat,…


USDA Proposes New Rule for ‘Product of USA’ Food Labels

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is considering a new rule regarding requirements on “Product of USA” labels in an effort to increase consumer understanding of what the claim actually means. The proposed rule was announced on March 6 and would allow the voluntary label “Product of USA or “Made in the USA” claim to be used on meat,…


Millennial Money: Is Meal Kit Delivery Still Worth the Cost?

Meal kit subscriptions boomed in popularity in 2020, when more people were staying home and cooking than going out to eat during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies like HelloFresh, Blue Apron and EveryPlate catered to customers looking for healthy meals with more variety, made with pre-portioned ingredients shipped to their door. But now…