Last week I wrote two entries to debunk commonly circulated “hacks” about supermarket shopping. Let’s tackle a few more today. 4. Produce is sprayed with water to add weight. A complaint I often hear is that produce in the wet case (usually along the edges of the produce department) is misted with water so grocers can charge for the… Continue reading Debunking supermarket “hacks” (Part 3)
Picking up from from yesterday’s Part 1, let’s continue debunking common grocery shopping “hacks.” Again, the point isn’t to wag a finger at people who offer up the “hacks,” but to provide an alternate perspective, rooted in common sense, on how food shopping can be done smarter. 2. Ignore the flashy eye-level attraction: It is often said that big food brands… Continue reading Debunking supermarket “hacks” (Part 2)
When it comes to groceries, we all want to shop smarter and eat better. This has spurred many tips intending to help consumers navigate the sea of food marketing tricks. It’s a bit of an oversimplification to assume that shoppers are bumbling oafs prone to falling for slick sales tactics and that food retailers and… Continue reading Debunking supermarket “hacks” (Part 1)
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