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Default Cost cutting the grocery bill tactics

On Jun 22, 6:37*pm, "cshenk" > wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Been a bit since we have had a thread on this and the scene has changed
> a bit in both produce and items we may be finding. *I'd be interested
> in what items the rest of you are using now that you enjoy.
>
> One item almost out of our purchases is beef. *Thats not a good sign
> for our economy in the USA but the cost is now radically higher than
> pork, often $2 a lb or more. *Fresh seafood is generally cheaper now
> than beef.
>
> Major brands are reducing sizes in small increments while store brands
> and 'off brands' are not. *Salt and sugar addition to major brands
> seems to be increasing while store brands overall seem stable.
>
> Thoughts?
> * * Carol
>
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I got coffee today - 2 lb. 4 oz. bag was 3 bucks off regular price,
plus I had a coupon. No more silly 12 ouncers for me.