• The Real Reason Save-A-Lot Food Is So Cheap

    So how is Save-A-Lot able to offer groceries at such low prices? It comes down to three main factors: smaller size and selection, focus on private-label brands, and a streamlined service model that cuts down on labor costs. Save-A-Lot stores, like Aldis, are on the small side.

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  • The Real Reason The Shape Of Trix Cereal Keeps Changing

    From the inception of Trix until 1991, the cereal came in tiny, colorful, puffed balls. At the beginning of the 1990s, Trix shaped like berries, oranges, lemons, and watermelons were introduced. In 2006, round shapes returned. Then General Mills announced the end of artificial colors.

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  • The Real Reason You Won't Find A Lot Of Variety At Costco

    Costco has built its brand and its massive following around offering it all, from groceries to gasoline, at everyday low prices. Their shopping carts are extra-large to accommodate for the average customer's stockpiling. But does Costco really offer a lot of variety?

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  • Costco's New Food Court Addition Has Everyone Talking

    Costco's food court now has vanilla soft serve ice cream. While there hasn't been an official nationwide rollout of the creamy frozen treat, photos of ice cream at Costco and its food court menu have been popping up all over social media during the last days of June.

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  • What Happened To Kudos Granola Bars?

    For many, Kudos granola bars were both a super popular breakfast choice and a tasty snack, but they eventually disappeared from store shelves. Where'd they go?

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  • The Ingredient You'd Be Surprised Is In Lucky Charms

    Pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers — these are the delightful little marshmallow shapes we're used to finding in a bowl of Lucky Charms. And we all know that Lucky Charms comes with oats, even though there have been plenty of jokes about how no one actually likes this part.

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  • The Real Difference Between Folgers And Maxwell House Coffee

    Still, both Folgers and Maxwell House are recognizable names in the coffee industry, yet perhaps ones that hearken back to an earlier time. And while many consumers are able to identify the names as brands of instant coffee, they might have a harder time identifying any differences between the two.

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  • Aldi's New Canned Cocktails Have More Alcohol Than You'd Expect

    Aldi's alcohol game is surprisingly good. From delicious wines year-round to light and fruity sangrias for spring, the budget grocery chain tends to roll out exactly the boozy concoction we didn't know we needed at just the right time. Their new offering is one that will definitely fit the bill.

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  • The Real Reason You Can't Find The Same Products At Every Costco

    If you're one of nearly 100 million Costco members, you're probably aware of how the in-store offerings differ from those available online. But, while you can always find chicken and hot dogs on the menu at every store, why does a Los Angeles-based store carry different items than an Atlanta store?

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  • Here's Why Lidl Shoppers Hate Aldi

    But many loyal Lidl shoppers are saying danke but nein danke to Aldi — for reasons ranging to the store layout, to the quality of the fresh items. Ultimately at Lidl, you're going to find a bigger store format and a wider assortment of organic products (via FoodieScore).

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  • You Shouldn't Buy This Bottled Water From Whole Foods. Here's Why

    When we buy bottled water, we do so on the assumption the stuff we pay for is better than the liquid that comes out of our taps, but that doesn't seem to be the case with Whole Foods' Starkey Spring Water. With 9.49 to 9.56 parts per billion of arsenic, Starkey is slightly below the federal limit.

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  • Whatever Happened To Costco's Calzones?

    Costco introduced meat calzones to its food court and deli case (depending on where you lived) in the late 2000s. Two calzones came in a clear clamshell pack.

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  • Read This If You've Recently Purchased Juice From H-E-B

    H-E-B grocery stores have a fierce following. In January 2020, consumers voted H-E-B grocery stores to be the best in the country over Trader Joe's. Last week, though, things went wrong. If you've recently bought Hill Country Fair juices form an H-E-B supermarket, you'll want to read this.

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  • Read This If You've Recently Purchased Salad From Aldi

    While Aldi is one of our favorite supermarkets, they do have a few flaws, and one area in which they tend to be a bit under par is in their produce section. While Aldi has been taking steps to correct this issue, sadly, they've just been hit with a more serious produce-related issue.

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  • The Frozen Trader Joe's Meal Vegetarians Have Been Missing

    Frozen vegetarian meals don't always live up to expectations, so we're always thrilled when a good one is brought to our attention. In this case, that option is from Trader Joe's in the form of their frozen Channa Masala meal. Channa Masala itself is a classic dish from India.

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  • Aldi's New Nacho Chicken Fries Have Everyone Talking

    Aldi knows a thing or two about creating irresistible snack foods that customers can stash away in their freezers and pull out with the munchies hit. This latest release is no different and fits the bill perfectly.

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