Food
Instacart is accused of charging different customers different prices for the same grocery items at the same stores, with some prices varying by over 20%, according to a new study. Instacart denies using dynamic pricing, saying a few retailers run limited price tests, but critics say the system lacks transparency. The findings come amid sharply higher grocery costs […]
Wegmans issued a recall for its Deluxe Unsalted Mixed Nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. Affected packages include the 11.5 oz. and 34 oz. tubs with lot #DC 58041 and best-by dates in July and August 2026. The lot codes are found under the tub lid. Customers are advised not to consume the nuts and […]
Grocery prices will stay high through Thanksgiving because stores already bought holiday inventory before President Trump canceled tariffs on over 200 products. Retailers aren’t absorbing earlier tariff costs, so items like coffee and produce remain expensive. Some price relief may come after Thanksgiving once stores sell through their higher-cost inventory. Exclusive | Grocery prices to […]
Nabisco is launching an online-only Thanksgiving Oreo tin with six unusual flavors—Turkey & Stuffing, Sweet Potato, Creamed Corn, Pumpkin Pie, Caramel Apple Pie, and Cranberry Sauce. Each tin includes two of each flavor and serves as a “test-and-learn” experiment to inspire future products. OREOiD Thanksgiving Dinner Cookie Tin – 12ct | OREO
Turkey, typically the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, will be one of the biggest sticker shocks for consumers. Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago, according to the Department of Agriculture. Outbreaks of avian influenza, or bird flu, and increased demand have contributed to these higher prices. Those opting for beef […]
Amid falling consumer sentiment and widespread affordability concerns, a new Bank of America Institute analysis found that nearly one in four households is living paycheck to paycheck. The good news is that the increase in those living paycheck to paycheck is slowing. But the data showed lower-income folks are falling further behind. Around 24% of households are now living […]
Councilmember Martin and VOCAL-NY announced an Emergency Family Support Grant designed to provide assistance to families impacted by the federal government’s failure to provide food assistance to families. Through this initiative, 25 families will each receive a one-time $200 grant for food and nutritional needs. The initiative aims to support families at risk of food […]
The deadline is ticking for the federal government to share a plan for how to partially or fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation’s largest meal assistance program. A federal judge has given the government until noon on Monday to comply with orders and share the plan as the shutdown continues. The deadline […]
As uncertainty around SNAP benefits continues, Rochester Mutual Aid Network hosted a free grocery pop-up to help families struggling to afford food. Partnering with other grassroots groups like Food Not Bombs and Flower City Pickers, the initiative responded to the Trump administration’s proposed freeze of SNAP benefits, which has been temporarily halted. The event showcased […]
New York State has launched its annual holiday donation drive, encouraging residents to donate unwrapped toys, coats, school supplies, and food. In Rochester, the three drop-off points are: The New York State Police HQ on Scottsville Road The NYS Department of Transportation on Jefferson Road 259 Monroe Avenue The drive runs through December 5, with […]
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