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