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Shopping smarts: Groceries you shouldn't buy at Walmart
Earlier this year, we saw a steady hike in prices for many commodities such as food, gas and silicon used for electronics. While things are getting better, increased prices have led many to turn to bargain shopping.
According to the USDA, food prices in March 2022 were 8.8% higher than in March 2021. Everything from eggs to meat to produce has been increasing in price. Tap or click here for our report.
In general, stores like Walmart are great for canned and packaged goods but can fall short on some other stuff. You’re better off shopping at a grocery store for money-saving and getting top-quality products like produce, organic goods, and other staples.
Not always a great value at Walmart
People love Walmart, and loyal shoppers trust that they will always get the best prices there. Like many big-brand stores, Walmart has its own label: Great Value. While the quality may compare with other name-brand products, the price isn’t always lower.
When it comes to taste and quality, that’s really up to you. Food news website Mashed surveyed shoppers for which grocery store has the worst private label, and Walmart was at the bottom with nearly 26% of the votes.
Don’t get your produce at Walmart
A retail juggernaut like Walmart won’t be as selective as a smaller grocery store regarding produce. You’ll typically see lower-quality fruits and vegetables than you’d find elsewhere.
You can expect organic fruits, vegetables and dairy products to be pricier than non-organic products, but you’ll pay even more at Walmart. According to an article from Kiplinger, you’ll find lower prices at Aldi and Trader Joe’s.
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