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🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I compared own-label baked beans, olive oil and dishwasher tablets — I'll never go back to branded

The article discusses the author's positive experience with supermarket own-label products, highlighting their affordability and quality compared to branded items.

Mar 1 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Billionaire reveals how much he spends on supermarket food shops and it's 'not normal'

Billionaire José Elías discusses his unusually high grocery expenses, citing frequent visits from guests as a major factor.

Feb 28 • 14:16 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Video appears to show gas mask-wearing roommate allegedly spraying poison on couple's food

A couple in California has accused their roommate of poisoning their food after capturing him on surveillance video spraying a substance on their groceries.

Feb 27 • 19:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Zero Consumption Tax on Groceries: Prime Minister Takai's Commitment to Submit Bill in Autumn Extraordinary Session

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takai announced plans to propose a bill to eliminate the consumption tax on groceries for two years in the upcoming autumn extraordinary parliamentary session.

Feb 27 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

American visits Sainsbury's for first time and floored by price differences

An American woman shares her astonishment at the variety and pricing of groceries during her first visit to Sainsbury's in the UK.

Feb 25 • 11:19 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

"Attacked while carrying food for his family": a man from Kaunas asks for help regarding a neighbor beaten near his home

A man in Kaunas has appealed for help on social media after his neighbor was brutally assaulted while carrying groceries home.

Feb 23 • 15:05 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Amy Hamm: Carney’s grocery bribe a cynical ploy to buy voter support

The article critiques Prime Minister Mark Carney's 'Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit' as a manipulative tactic to garner voter support ahead of potential elections.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Coles in court: the high-stakes battle over the price of your groceries – podcast

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is suing Coles over allegations of providing misleading discounts on everyday products, as the supermarket maintains its innocence in court.

Feb 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Strapped New Yorkers swarm chaotic Mamdani-inspired free grocery store pop-up: We’re 'in pain'

Hundreds of New Yorkers flocked to a pop-up offering free groceries amidst rising food costs and economic anxiety.

Feb 19 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New payment method tested at K-store

A new mobile scanning payment method has been implemented in K-Citymarket in Vantaa, allowing customers to scan and pack their groceries using their smartphones.

Feb 17 • 18:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

AL: Tamperean Tuula, 65, amazes with her food bill

Tuula Lahtinen from Tampere spends an average of 300 euros per month on groceries, which surprises many due to her method of buying mostly items on sale.

Feb 16 • 07:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I flew to Turkey for shopping and was £20 better off than if I'd bought it here

A UK shopper saved £20 by flying to Turkey to purchase groceries instead of buying them locally.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lidl Hellas: Continues to be the most economical shopping cart because it is worth it

Lidl Hellas demonstrates its commitment to providing the best price-to-quality ratio by offering shopping carts that are 16.46% cheaper than competitors, saving consumers up to €12.75.

Feb 12 • 14:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province launches 'Happiness Delivery Communication Cart' to check on rural residents and sell groceries

Gyeonggi Province is starting a new service called the 'Happiness Delivery Communication Cart' to provide essential goods and check on the welfare of residents in rural areas facing population decline and aging.

Feb 11 • 02:17 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Cucumbers have suddenly become a luxury item in Russia

The cost of essential groceries in Russia has dramatically increased, making it hard for many families to afford basic shopping amid the ongoing war.

Feb 10 • 12:43 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Russians are still facing higher prices at the grocery store. Have cucumbers suddenly become a luxury item?

The escalating prices of essential groceries in Russia amid the ongoing conflict are making it increasingly difficult for families to afford basic necessities.

Feb 10 • 12:43 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans: Las Vegas consulate will give free food and tacos on this date in February

The Mexican consulate in Las Vegas is organizing a food distribution event in February 2026, offering free tacos and groceries to the local Mexican community.

Feb 10 • 07:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I shop at Sainsbury's daily but one item's price made me switch to Aldi

A frequent Sainsbury's shopper chooses to buy salmon at Aldi due to significant price differences despite generally preferring Sainsbury's for other groceries.

Feb 10 • 03:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I shop at Lidl to cut down costs but there are 2 food items I'd never buy

A shopper shares her experience of buying groceries at Lidl, mentioning two specific food items she chooses not to buy despite generally finding the store budget-friendly.

Feb 7 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amazon increases investment in physical retail with megastore project in the US

Amazon is launching its largest store in history in Orland Park, Illinois, with a significant portion dedicated to groceries and general merchandise, and the other half for handling orders both online and in-store.

Feb 4 • 12:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Groceries That Are Better Bought Frozen, Do You Have Them in Your Freezer?

The article discusses five groceries that are recommended to be purchased frozen rather than fresh due to their longer shelf life and better quality in some cases.

Feb 4 • 07:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court orders Uber to compensate passenger who forgot groceries after ride in Maranhão

The Maranhão court ruled that Uber Brazil must compensate a passenger who left groceries in the car after a ride in Imperatriz.

Feb 3 • 18:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

VIDEO She Ordered Groceries via Delivery and Found Out How the Delivery Person Cheated Her

A woman in America was shocked to discover that her Uber Eats delivery driver added his own groceries to her order, which she shared as a warning on TikTok.

Feb 3 • 17:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Aldi hack to get shopping for a third of the price

Aldi shoppers can save significantly by purchasing 'magic bags' filled with groceries nearing their sell-by dates for just £3.30 each, in partnership with Too Good To Go.

Feb 3 • 14:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I shop at Sainsbury's but there's one food item I only ever buy from M&S

A shopper shares their preference for purchasing a specific food item exclusively from Marks & Spencer despite regularly buying groceries from Sainsbury's.

Feb 3 • 07:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Groceries that are better to make at home than to buy (and cheaper)

Due to high grocery prices impacting household budgets, more people are choosing to cook at home and prepare basic groceries like bread to save money, and some homemade items are tastier than store-bought.

Jan 16 • 11:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

This food item in Zagreb is more expensive than in London and Barcelona

Residents of Zagreb are increasingly purchasing groceries abroad due to rising prices of basic food items in their local markets, with significant price differences noted in Slovenia.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

She asked her boyfriend to unpack the groceries. What he did angered many

A woman shares her frustration on Reddit after her boyfriend reluctantly agreed to unpack groceries but left a mess instead.

Jan 13 • 19:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

American woman 'bought' 122 groceries that cost €133 twenty-eight years ago. She was shocked

A nearly three-decade-old receipt showing the drastic price increase of essential groceries in America has gone viral after TikToker Zoe Dippel shared it online.

Jan 12 • 14:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum left speechless by price of ketchup after spending £2,700 on a week at Center Parcs

A mother expressed her shock over the high prices of groceries, particularly a bottle of ketchup, at the Center Parcs resort after spending nearly £2,700 for a week-long family vacation.

Jan 12 • 13:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Seven slices of cheese for 3.60. Why groceries regularly become more expensive after the New Year

The article discusses the regular increase in food prices in the new year, attributed to higher VAT on sugary and salty products, rising minimum wages, energy costs, and weather impacts, while expecting a price drop in highly demanded food items after the holiday season.

Jan 8 • 19:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Shopping as Therapy: The 22-Dollar Smoothie as a Soul Comforter

The article critiques the high prices of groceries at Los Angeles' Erewhon supermarket, questioning the values of consumers amidst inflation and economic uncertainty.

Jan 6 • 16:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

Venezuelans do not celebrate. Because the monster of 'Chavismo' has many heads.

Following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelans did not take to the streets in his defense but rather stood in line for groceries amidst the control of armed Chavista gangs.

Jan 5 • 19:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

VIDEO Residents of Caracas buy supplies after the arrest of Maduro

Uncertainty reigns in Caracas as residents rush to purchase groceries following the news of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's arrest by the United States, sparking fears and long lines at markets and pharmacies.

Jan 3 • 19:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Milan the most expensive in Italy, Naples the cheapest: the cost of living map for 2025 according to Codacons

A study by Codacons reveals that Milan remains the most expensive city in Italy for the cost of living in 2025, while Naples is the cheapest among 18 major cities; however, Catanzaro ranks as the most economical for food expenses, and Bolzano is the costliest for groceries.

Jan 3 • 16:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Voters of Smer and Hlas increasingly feel the rise in prices, eight out of ten citizens rate healthcare poorly

Before Christmas, politicians from the Smer party tried to convince people that they could shop for groceries cheaper than last year, boasting of falling inflation while addressing issues related to rising prices in stores.

Dec 31 • 11:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Five grocery stores to stock up on delicacies in 2026

Experts from EL PAÍS choose the best places to stock up on fine groceries for the upcoming year.

Dec 31 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

The camouflaged transfers of Hannoun: "Distance adoptions and groceries". One million in cash found

Italian authorities uncovered an organization allegedly linked to the Palestinian cause that laundered hundreds of thousands of euros through false banking transactions and smuggled cash hidden in unconventional places.

Dec 29 • 00:00 UTC

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