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GROCERY STORE DECISIONS How/Where to Shop
Generic vs. Name Brand
KNOW YOUR OPTIONS
Grocery Stores/Supermarkets
Discount Supermarkets Reduced prices
Buy bulk
24-Hour Convenience StoresUsually higher prices
Specialty StoresDairies, bakeries, butcher shops
Farmers Markets/Roadside Stands
WHEN TO GO
Right after advertised specials or at the start of the sales week
During week days from 9:00-2:30 or after 8:00
Early mornings on the weekends
Dependent on your schedule/preferences
SECTIONS OF THE STORE
Produce – fresh fruits and vegetables
Meat – chicken, beef, pork, fish, and other protein/meat items
Dairy – milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, etc.
Frozen – frozen fruits/vegetables, pizzas, chicken nuggets, ice cream, etc.
Canned – baking supplies, cereals, canned fruits/vegetables, boxed dinners, soups, etc.
Bakery – breads, cakes, cookies, donuts, etc.
Deli – lunch meats, butcher meats
SECTIONS OF THE STORE
GETTING ORGANIZED
Create a weekly menu and shopping list
Check your pantry, fridge, and freezer
What foods will expire soon?
What foods will last a few more weeks?
How can you use the ingredients you already have?
Organize your into categories for efficiency
Utilize helpful apps
www.ourgroceries.com
www.groceryiq.com
SAVING MONEY
Never grocery shop on an empty stomach
Studies show that people who shop while hungry spend more money than when they are full
Stick to your list – don’t venture into aisles you don’t need
If possible, try and shop for two weeks at a time
The less you go to the store, the less impulse buys you can purchase
Download store app and signup for rewards, if available
Open a store card that provides rewards, if available
Clip coupons (product and store)
Store – only used at the specific store (unless price-match)
Product – can use at any store
BRAND NAME VS. STORE BRAND VS. GENERIC
Brand Name:
Most expensive
Advertising
Attractive packaging
Usually high quality
BRAND NAME VS. STORE BRAND VS. GENERIC
Store Brand:
Less expensive than brand name
Some advertising
Fairly attractive packaging
Comparable quality to brand name
BRAND NAME VS. STORE BRAND VS. GENERIC
Least expensive
No advertising
Black and white
Less common
Quality may be lower, depending on
product
UNIT PRICING:
Systems of listing a cost per standard unit, weight, or measure of a product.
Ex. Cost per oz., lb., dozen, etc.
Quickly and easily compares products and their costs
Can be found in the lower left hand corner of the label.
Not all stores have this—can be done with a calculator
EXAMPLES:
Examples:
If a product is $1.00 per pound, how much is it per ounce?
___________/oz.
If a product is $.02 per ounce, how much is it per pound?
___________/lb
WHAT’S YOUR BRAND?? Follow along with our worksheet!
POTATO CHIPS A/B
POTATO CHIPS
Name-Brand- Lays (A)
8 oz. - $3.29
$.41/oz.
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 10 g
Sodium: 170 mg
Carbs: 15 g
Protein: 2g
Generic/Store Brand- Food Club (B)
10.5 oz. - $2.49
$.24/oz.
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 10 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Carbs: 16 g
Protein: 2g
CEREAL C/D
CEREAL
Name-Brand- Cheerios (C)
12.25 oz. - $3.29
$.27/oz.
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 1.5 g
Sodium: 160 mg
Carbs: 22 g
Protein: 2 g
Generic/Store Brand- Food Club (D)
12.25 oz. - $2.29
$.19/oz.
Calories: 110
Total Fat: 1.5 g
Sodium: 140 mg
Carbs: 22 g
Protein: 2g
MORE Vitamins/Minerals than Cheerios!!
COOKIES E/F
CREAM FILLED COOKIES
Name-Brand- Oreos (F)
14.3 oz. - $3.99
$.28/oz.
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 135 mg
Carbs: 25 g
Protein: 1 g
Generic/Store Brand- Food Club (E)
14.3 oz. - $2.79
$.20/oz.
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 160 mg
Carbs: 24 g
Protein: 2g
APPLESAUCE G/H
APPLESAUCE
Name-Brand- Mott’s (G)
23 oz. - $2.09 $.09/oz.
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbs: 24 g Sugar: 22 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0 g
Generic/Store Brand- Food Club (H)
24 oz. - $1.69 $.07/oz.
Calories: 90
Total Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 15 mg
Carbs: 23 g Sugar: 19 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0 g
WATER I/J
WATER
Name-Brand- Fiji (J)
500 mL - $1.39
$10.52/gallon
Calories: 0
Total Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbs: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Generic/Store Brand- Tap (I)
1,000 gal - $2.00 (average)
$.002/gallon
Calories: 0
Total Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Carbs: 0 g
Protein: 0 g