Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Grocery Coupon Guide

5 Frozen Dinners Quietly Discontinued After Lawsuits

When a frozen dinner suddenly disappears from the freezer aisle, it is often because of low sales or a change in a company’s marketing strategy. However, in some cases, the quiet discontinuation of a product comes right on the heels of a damaging lawsuit. While the company will rarely admit…

Grocery Coupon Guide

7 Products Pulled for Undisclosed Ingredients

When a food company recalls a product, it is often because of a serious and potentially life-threatening mistake: the presence of an undisclosed ingredient. This usually happens when a major allergen, like nuts or dairy, is accidentally introduced into a product that is not supposed to contain it. For people…

Grocery Coupon Guide

9 Store Brands Outsourcing to Risky Suppliers

We trust our favorite grocery chains to ensure the safety and quality of their store-brand products. However, most retailers are not manufacturers. They outsource the production of their private-label items to a complex and often anonymous network of third-party suppliers, many of which are located overseas. This reliance on outsourcing…

Grocery Coupon Guide

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

What Happens to Bakery Leftovers You Don’t Buy?

The sight and smell of a fully stocked bakery at the end of the day can be both tempting and concerning. While the abundance is appealing, it also raises an obvious question: what happens to all of this unsold food? Thankfully, most modern bakeries and in-store grocery bakeries have developed…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Why So Many Organic Certifications Are Under Fire

The “USDA Organic” seal is one of the most trusted labels in the grocery store. Consumers rely on it as a guarantee that their food was produced without synthetic pesticides, GMOs, or antibiotics. However, a series of recent scandals and systemic problems have put this trusted certification under fire. Critics,…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Why Frozen Veggies May Not Be as Fresh as Promised

Frozen vegetables are often marketed as being “picked at peak freshness” and “flash frozen to lock in nutrients.” While this can be true in some cases, it’s not always the full story. Many factors—like harvesting practices, transportation, and storage—can affect the actual quality of what ends up in your freezer.…

Grocery Coupon Guide

10 Shelf Products Recalled for Cross-Contamination

Cross-contamination occurs when a food product is accidentally tainted with allergens or bacteria from another source. For people with severe allergies, even trace amounts of these contaminants can cause life-threatening reactions. In recent years, the number of recalls related to cross-contamination has increased, often involving popular grocery items. These recalls…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Are You Paying Twice for the Same Brand Under Different Names?

You might think that buying two different brands means you’re getting two completely different products—but that’s not always the case. Many companies sell identical or nearly identical products under different labels, often at different price points. This practice, called brand repackaging or “private labeling,” is common in food, household goods,…

Grocery Coupon Guide

6 Bulk Items That Actually Expire Quicker

Buying in bulk is often praised as a smart way to save money, reduce shopping trips, and keep your pantry stocked. But not every product benefits from sitting in large quantities on your shelves. Some items have shorter shelf lives than you might expect, and purchasing them in bulk can…

Grocery Coupon Guide

8 Snack Labels That Mislead About Health Benefits

Walk down any grocery store snack aisle, and you’ll find products proudly displaying labels like “natural,” “low-fat,” or “made with real fruit.” These claims sound reassuring, but they don’t always tell the full story. In reality, some so-called healthy snacks are packed with sugar, sodium, or artificial additives that can…

Grocery Coupon Guide

7 Dry Goods That Spoil Faster Than You Think

We stock our pantries with “dry goods” under the assumption that they will last for months, or even years. While many of these items are indeed shelf-stable, some of our most common pantry staples have a surprisingly short shelf life. They contain oils or active ingredients that can degrade quickly,…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Why You Should Be Wary of “Freshly Baked” Labels in Grocery Stores

The smell of freshly baked bread is one of the most powerful and enticing aromas in a grocery store. The in-store bakery, with its signs proclaiming “Freshly Baked” or “Baked Fresh Daily,” creates an image of a wholesome, from-scratch operation. However, in most supermarket chains, this image is a carefully…

Grocery Coupon Guide

10 Sale Tags That Are Just Price Holds From the Week Before

A bright yellow or red “sale” tag is designed to trigger a sense of urgency, making you feel like you need to buy an item now before the special price disappears. However, retailers often use these tags in deceptive ways to create the illusion of a discount where one does…

Grocery Coupon Guide

6 Bulk Items That Cost More Per Ounce Than Buying Small

The logic of buying in bulk seems simple: a larger package should always offer a lower price per unit. Warehouse clubs and the “family size” section of the grocery store are built on this very promise. However, retailers and manufacturers sometimes use deceptive pricing strategies that turn this logic on…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Grocery Coupon Guide

5 Store Layout Tricks That Push You to Overspend

A grocery store is a carefully engineered environment designed for one primary purpose: to get you to spend as much money as possible. Retail psychologists have spent decades studying consumer behavior, and they use that knowledge to create a store layout filled with subtle tricks that push you to overspend.…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Why Are Some Stores Now Using Lockboxes for Toothpaste?

It’s no longer just expensive electronics or designer handbags ending up behind glass—now, some stores are locking up toothpaste. At first glance, this may seem like an overreaction, but toothpaste theft has become part of a bigger shoplifting trend affecting everyday items. Rising theft rates and organized retail crime have…

Grocery Coupon Guide

7 Types of Frozen Vegetables That Carry the Highest Bacteria Risk

Many people think frozen vegetables are completely safe from harmful bacteria, but that’s not always the case. While freezing stops bacteria from growing, it doesn’t necessarily kill it. This means that if the vegetables were contaminated before freezing, the bacteria can survive until they’re cooked—or eaten. Recent food recalls have…

Grocery Coupon Guide

8 Pet Brands That Were Sued Over Ingredient Mislabeling

Pet owners trust brands to provide safe, accurately labeled food for their furry companions. But sometimes, those promises don’t hold up. Over the years, several well-known pet brands have faced lawsuits over ingredient mislabeling—ranging from false advertising to undisclosed harmful additives. In some cases, these lawsuits followed reports of pets…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Grocery Coupon Guide

What Do Grocery Stores Really Do With Returned Baby Formula?

When a customer returns a shirt or a box of cereal, the store might reshelve it or process a refund without much thought. But returned baby formula is in a different category altogether. Because formula is a critical food source for infants, its safety is taken very seriously by both…

Grocery Coupon Guide

10 Products That Were Rebranded After Legal Trouble

Companies spend millions building a recognizable brand, but sometimes, outside forces force them to change everything. Whether it’s a lawsuit, trademark dispute, or public backlash, product rebranding after legal trouble is more common than you might think. In some cases, the change is subtle; in others, it’s a complete overhaul…

Grocery Coupon Guide

9 Items Grocery Employees Say They Would Never Eat

Grocery store employees have a behind-the-scenes view that would make many shoppers’ stomachs turn. They see how food is handled, what happens to products that are about to expire, and which sections of the store have the most questionable hygiene practices. This insider knowledge drastically changes how they shop for…

Grocery Coupon Guide

What Happens When Your Favorite Brand Is Bought by a Hedge Fund?

It is a story that has become all too common in the modern economy. A beloved, established brand is acquired by a private equity firm or a hedge fund in a massive buyout. The new owners promise to “unlock value” and “create efficiencies.” For the loyal customers of that brand,…

Grocery Coupon Guide

8 Products That Look Eco-Friendly But Aren’t Recyclable

Consumers are more environmentally conscious than ever, and we often make purchasing decisions based on a product’s packaging. We choose items that look like they are made from paper or other “eco-friendly” materials, assuming we can simply toss them in the recycling bin. However, many of these products are a…

Grocery Coupon Guide

7 Times Pet Food Was Recalled Without National Coverage

When a major pet food recall happens, it often makes national news, sending worried pet owners rushing to check their pantries. However, many smaller recalls issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) never make the headlines. These quiet recalls can involve products contaminated with dangerous bacteria like Salmonella…

Grocery Coupon Guide

6 Ways Your Grocery Habits Are Being Sold to Insurance Companies

Your grocery store loyalty card does more than just save you money on your weekly shopping trip; it creates a detailed record of every single item you buy. Most of us assume that this data is only used by the grocery store for its own marketing purposes. However, a shadowy…

1 … 73 74 75 76

Organisations

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Topics

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

United States

361,080 stories

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.