Grocery Shopping Many products are available for purchase

Grocery Shopping

Many products are available for purchase in the grocery store? MORE THAN 40, 000

Getting ready to shop… Step 1: Do a Survey Step 2: Meal Plan Consider special diets supply of food Consider schedules paper products Consider budget Consider likes and dislikes Check for… cleaning supplies special equipment

Getting ready to shop… Step 3: Make a list Consider paper products cleaning supplies special equipment Prices/coupons Where you plan to shop

Grocery Store Layout Why do they put milk, eggs, and meat at the back of the store? GET YOU TO BUY MORE OR EXTRA THINGS AS YOU WORK THROUGH THE STORE When shopping, stick to the perimeter of the store, because that’s where the healthy or less processed things are!

Produce Department- Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season! Spring Summer Strawberries Tomatoes Kale Peaches Kiwi Corn Lemons Cucumber Asparagus Watermelon

Produce Department- Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season! Fall Winter Carrots Winter squash Pear Cabbage Apples Grapefruit Sweet Potato Celery Grapes Pomegranate

Produce Department- Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season! Check for…. Ripeness Damage Reach to be back for the freshest!!!!!

Dairy Products and Eggs! Milk and dairy is always in the back of the store. Take eggs and milk from the back of the case. Fresher Less exposure to warm air from the door opening CHECK PRODUCT DATING! Sell-by date, is the last date the product can be on the shelf Use-by date is the last day on which the product will have high quality

Meat Department Look for fat or marbling Color and firmness Cut of meat PICK OUT LAST AND PUT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CART.

Bakery and Deli At the deli counter, choose fresh items. Making cookies, cakes, and desserts from scratch is more cost effective.

Generic vs. Brand Name Generic has no advertisement expense Compare size and nutrition information for generic and brand names. Sometimes generic products come from the same production line as brand names!

Shelf Layout Top Shelf Super Premium Smaller, gourmet, and healthier brands Eye Level Name brand, or best sellers Kid’s Level Kid Friendly Think advertisement strategies Bottom Generic or store brand Least expensive

Convenience Foods Convenience can cost you! Money Nutrition Example: Chips and snacks Canned foods Things from scratch is MUCH cheaper!

Supermarket Schemes! Loss Leader 2 for 1 Deals Items sold at a loss to attract customers BOGO, buy 1 get 1 Check-out-Aisles Overpriced, easy to grab Free Samples Tie-in Deals Gotta buy one to have the other, think chips and salsa

Tips for Avoiding Impulse Buying Never go to the store hungry! Avoid the clearance aisle Bring your LIST and stick to it!! Take only the money needed for the items on your list to prevent over spending.

Green grocery shopping… Always use recyclable or reusable bags Buy local when possible Avoid excess packaging

When Checking Out and After Keep your eye on the screen When putting groceries away… Make sure prices are correct Put frozen away first No double scans Then refrigerated And then self-stable FIFO- First In, First Out= using products in the order of purchase Check your receipts

How often should I go? The average American goes 1 -2 times a week, or every 3 days. Avoid small trips and “pick up” items add up!