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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

KSML: Egg shortage hits Finland

An egg shortage is currently challenging availability in Finnish grocery stores, with no immediate relief in sight.

Mar 2 • 20:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Dogs in the Grocery Store? Large Grocery Chains Gave a Unified Answer

Large grocery chains confirm that dogs are generally not allowed in stores, with exceptions for service dogs and small dogs in closed carriers.

Mar 2 • 07:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

An unusually bad proposal

A new price portal for grocery stores will not reduce food prices, leading to concerns over consumer losses and supermarket profits, according to a political critique in Norway.

Feb 27 • 21:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Efforts Against Product Shortages in Grocery Stores

Iceland is taking measures to address product shortages affecting grocery stores.

Feb 27 • 20:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Yogurts, spreads, and even... frying pans. The trend of 'high protein' floods stores

The article discusses the rising popularity of high-protein products in Poland, highlighting consumer preferences, market responses, and health benefits.

Feb 27 • 03:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Traders: The Manufacturer's Offer Also Delays the Fulfillment of All Low Price Basket Requirements

The article discusses the challenges grocery stores face in maintaining a low price food basket with ten product categories, highlighting disagreements between retailers and regulatory body PTAC.

Feb 25 • 16:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Restaurant Industry Opposes Zero Consumption Tax on Food, Government to Consider for 'Two Years'

Japan's restaurant industry opposes the government's proposal to implement a zero consumption tax on food for two years, arguing it could harm their business by driving customers to grocery stores.

Feb 25 • 10:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

What treat do you consider to be the hidden gem of grocery stores? Respond to the survey!

The article invites readers to participate in a survey about their favorite underrated snacks found in Finnish grocery stores.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

After a wave of robberies, several grocery stores hire security guards

In response to a recent surge in robberies, multiple grocery stores in East Jutland have begun employing security personnel to enhance safety for staff and customers.

Feb 23 • 16:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is it allowed to handle loose fruits in a grocery store? A clear answer from a professor

A Finnish professor reassures the public that handling loose fruits in grocery stores is safe, emphasizing proper washing before consumption.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"Animals and Food Do Not Go Together!" Tiny Dogs in Shopping Carts Spark Heated Debate

A Facebook group is fiercely debating whether it is appropriate to bring dogs into grocery stores, particularly in shopping carts, with concerns about hygiene and food safety.

Feb 22 • 12:23 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

No danger for neighbors after large ammonia leak in Korsør

A series of armed robberies have taken place in three SuperBrugsen grocery stores in Midtjylland, Denmark, with police suspecting a single perpetrator due to similarities in the cases.

Feb 21 • 23:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Supermarkets Closed on Sundays in ES: See Rules for Malls, Grocery Stores, Butchers, and Construction Materials

Starting March 1, all supermarkets in Espírito Santo, Brazil will be required to close on Sundays due to a new agreement.

Feb 21 • 19:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Food Safety Authority: Large Recall

Finland's Food Safety Authority has announced a recall of eating utensils sold in Asian grocery stores due to potential health risks.

Feb 19 • 13:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Full list as new Lidl stores to open across England

Lidl is set to open five new stores in England, creating up to 160 jobs as part of its growth strategy.

Feb 18 • 08:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Shocked after seeing the store image: "Food is placed there"

A shopper expressed her outrage on social media about the unsanitary conditions of shopping carts in stores, prompting widespread discussion about cleanliness in grocery shopping.

Feb 14 • 13:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Postimees Shopping Cart: The Longtime Leader of the Cheapest Shopping Cart Has Been Overthrown

A recent price comparison by Postimees reveals significant shifts in the ranking of retail stores due to competition among grocery chains.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

These large, luxury Japanese strawberries just launched in Canada

Luxury Japanese strawberries have launched in Canada, primarily available at Fortinos grocery stores in the Greater Toronto Area.

Feb 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

'Salatut elämät' star noticed an unpleasant trait in grocery stores in Los Angeles – 'Very rare'

Actors Eveline Tainio and Alexander Snow, both recent figures from 'Salatut elämät', share their experiences of living in the U.S. and their decision to return to Finland.

Feb 10 • 05:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

It is tasty, and not expensive: roasted juicy chicken for several euros – with "Lidl" weekend offers

This weekend, Lidl stores are offering significant discounts, including 56% off carrots and a fresh broiler chicken for just €2.59 per kilogram.

Feb 6 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Zohran Mamdani suggests 'New York City's first free grocery store' is PR stunt

Zohran Mamdani criticized Polymarket's announcement of a free grocery store in NYC, suggesting it undermines his campaign promise to create city-operated grocery stores.

Feb 5 • 18:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A big turn in the price of coffee

The article discusses a significant change in the price of coffee while noting a decrease in alcohol sales last year despite an expanded selection in grocery stores.

Feb 5 • 08:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Food Prices Rise, Fears S Group

The Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is drafting a law that could impact food prices in Finnish grocery stores by prohibiting retailers from favoring their own private labels.

Feb 4 • 16:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sainsbury’s axes key service in 50 stores as supermarket issues statement

Sainsbury's has discontinued its Chop Chop rapid delivery service at 50 stores, redirecting customers to its main app.

Feb 4 • 10:41 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Convenience Store, the Grocery Store, and 10/11 are Replaced by SPAR

SPAR is set to replace popular local convenience and grocery stores including Krambúðin, Kjörbúðin, and 10/11.

Feb 4 • 09:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nestlé's recall expands

Nestlé's recall of infant formula has been expanded to include additional batches delivered to grocery stores in January 2026.

Feb 4 • 09:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

January in grocery stores: beef and broiler meat increased significantly in price over the year

In January, the price of beef rose by 25% compared to the previous year, while local broiler prices increased by a similar margin, with apples also remaining over four euros per kilogram in Estonia.

Feb 3 • 02:50 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
Life & Tech

Genetically modified purple tomatoes get green light to be sold in Australia

Genetically modified purple tomatoes have been approved for sale in Australia, potentially becoming the first GM fresh produce available in the country's grocery stores.

Feb 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Five arrested suspects for organized theft

Police in the capital region arrested five individuals suspected of organized theft across multiple stores, with a report of theft from a grocery store leading to their apprehension.

Jan 29 • 18:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The most sought-after pair of socks that turned grocery stores into the ultimate fashion destination

A simple pair of white socks priced at just 2 euros has become a sought-after souvenir for travelers exploring Japanese neighborhoods.

Jan 16 • 06:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Asda announces major change for 2,300 products at all its supermarket stores

Asda has implemented a price change for over 2,300 products, offering them at lower prices than competitors, along with a promotion providing 10% back on fresh produce purchases.

Jan 8 • 16:43 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

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