# Groceries
76 Flashfood locations in Ohio
Flashfood arrived in Ohio back in 2016. There are many Ohioans that still don't know it exist, including myself. I was shopping in the Meijer on Colonel Glenn Hwy, in Fairborn, Ohio. I noticed people shopping the FlashFood refrigerator. I asked an employee exactly what it was and how does it work. She walked me through the procedure for shopping. It looks pretty simple.
Opinion Editorial: Flashfood is an App Worth Checking Out
With the economic inflation affecting us right now, I discovered a way to save and cut back on food costs. Your families can eat great for half the price and I'm sharing what I learned with each of you. Hopefully it provides you with some savings...
Jewel-Osco Chicago-area stores reinstate mask mandates for employees only
Nineteen Illinois counties are at a "high community level" according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This grocery store chain has announced masks are required for employees.
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Man leaves bags of groceries for homeless people: "God bless, joyful tears and prayers"
Photo credit: deepmemory69xd/ Facebook video screenshot. A man decided he wanted to do his part in helping out homeless people. He didn't need to be thanked, and he avoided it, as he gave away the food supplies anonymously.
New Yorkers Will Pay More For Meat
Are you noticing higher prices at your local supermarket? Do you wonder what food items will cost more on your next grocery trip?. Inflation is forcing butchers in New York to raise the price of meats. Frank Ottomanelli is the owner of S. Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats in New York. His butcher shop had to increase rates by 5 to 10% because of inflation. Frank explained he tried to keep the costs as low as possible. But the expense of everything, including gas and rent, continues to rise. (source)
Metal fragments in brownies and large bones in fish sandwiches cause H-E-B and Gorton’s recalls
Recalled brownies might have metal fragments in them -Steven Cordes/Unsplash. If you recently purchased12-oz containers of Two-Bite Brownies or the Simply Delicious Cookies with Brownie Bites party tray from H-E-B, stop eating them.
Meat Prices Expected to Keep Rising in Washington
meat in store behind glassImage by Flotograph (Pixabay/Creative Commons) Sadly, meat prices are expected to keep increasing in Washington state. Currently, if you look at the average figures, the cost of groceries for one individual in Spokane is $330 per month. So if you have a family of four people, you could estimate a grocery bill of over $1,300 per month, maybe even $1,400. But that amount is likely to go up for individuals in that area as price increases are expected.
Grocery Haul in North Carolina - April 17, 2022
In this video, I show you my most recent Trader Joe's grocery haul in North Carolina. Disclaimer: The resources and information shared in this video are solely for entertainment purposes and aren’t intended to provide any professional advice.
Meat Prices Increasing and Food Shortages in Ohio
photo of meat section grocery storePhoto by Phototram (Creative Commons) Analysts are saying that the prices of meat—specifically chicken breast, ground beef, and pork—are expected to go up again significantly over the course of 2022. This news is in light of a protein inflation note by Evercore ISI. Evercore ISI predicts that most protein prices are expected to increase "substantially" due to the higher feed costs, with the price of chicken breast reaching as high as 70% year-over-year in the first half of 2022. (source)
Americans Should Prepare For Higher Food Prices
"All food prices are now predicted to increase," said the US Government Department of Agriculture in a recent statement. The cost of food is expected to grow by approximately 4.5 percent to 5% this year. The most significant rise will be in eating out, which is expected to climb by 5.5 percent to 6.5 percent.
Shrinkflation: Are you paying the same amount for less product at the grocery store?
What is "shrinkflation" and how does it impact your grocery bill?. Inflation has jumped 7.9% in one year and is at a 40 year high. There is no question that Americans are paying more for everything, including food. It's not just higher prices consumers should watch out for.
Eating "organic" does not significantly reduce risk of pesticide exposure, according to food experts
Paying more for food items labeled "organic" might not always be worth it. Bill Oxford/Getty Images (Canva Pro license) Over the past decade, there's been a significant push in the US to "buy organic" food items. The main argument in favor of eating organic is that you won't be consuming massive amounts of harmful pesticides that allegedly plague conventionally grown produce.
Prices For Chicken, Ground Beef And Pork Expected To Rise Significantly
deli case at grocery storePhoto by Dianeduane (Creative Commons) The prices of chicken breast, ground beef, and pork are expected to go up again significantly over 2022. This news is in light of a protein inflation note by Evercore ISI that predicts most protein prices are expected to increase "substantially" due to the higher feed costs, with the price of chicken breast reaching as high as 70% year-over-year in the first half of 2022. (source)
Plant Based Grocery Haul in Raleigh - Budget Friendly
In this video, I show you my most recent plant based grocery haul in Raleigh, North Carolina. I hope you enjoy :) Disclaimer: The resources and information shared in this video are solely for entertainment purposes and aren’t intended to provide any professional advice.