Shopping for Food: Where to Shop

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Shopping for FoodWhere to Shop

• _______offer shopping on a large scale. They are
  part of a regional or national chain. They
  typically stock 15,000 different items.
  Superstores may have twice that number. Many
  have their own bakeries, butcher shops, and
  take-out food departments. Local banks may have
  a banking center. Other services may be included.

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Variations of Supermarkets

• _________ are huge stores that combine a
  supermarket with other types of shops in one
  building.
• _________ have a no-frills approach. Prices
  are low because the store spends less on labor,
  decoration, and customer service. Shoppers bag
  their own groceries when checking out, using
  their own bags or spare store bags.

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• _________carry only natural food, those that have
  been minimally processed and carry no artificial
  ingredients or added color. They are sometimes
  called natural food stores. A store may
  specialize in ________, which are produced
  without the use of pesticides, artificial
  fertilizers, growth hormones, or antibiotics.

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• _________ or __________ require an annual
  membership fee. Members can buy a large variety
  of food items at low prices but usually in
  extra-large quantities only.
• Why are prices low at warehouse stores?
• When might you choose to shop in a specialty
  store?

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Other Types of Stores

• __________ are owned by individuals. Prices may
  be higher but may also have more of the local
  flavor and may stock more regional favorites and
  locally produced foods.
• __________ are small, independent stores that
  limit their stock to a specific type. They are
  noted for high quality, fresh food, and unusual
  items.

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• __________ or _____ is a food distribution
  business that is mutually owned and operated by
  its members. To keep costs down, food is bought
  in quantity and members do much of the work.
  Members receive a discount based on the hours
  worked. Many co-ops emphasize fresh or natural
  foods.

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• ___________ include service station food marts
  and drugstores are quick and easy to use and may
  never close. They are limited to staples and
  snacks.
• ____________ are where area farmers sell locally
  grown fruits and vegetables that are fresher and
  less expensive. Homemade preserves, baked goods,
  and seasoning mixes may be available.

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• ________ allows a variety of food sellers to
  operate partly or entirely on-line. This allows
  shoppers to order groceries through the store Web
  site. The grocer prepares the orders for pick-up
  or deliver them for a fee.

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Choosing a Store Questions to Ask

• How do the stores regular and sale prices
  compare with other stores?
• Are employees courteous and helpful?
• Do signs identify the food in each aisle?
• Is the store clean? (shelves, cases,bins)
• Does the produce dept. feel cool?
• Are the meat, dairy cases cold enough to keep
  food at safe temperature?

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Plan your shopping to save time and money.

• What is sold in the produce dept. of a food
  store?
• What are perishable foods?
• What is impulse buying? Why is it best to avoid
  it?
• What are ways to avoid impulse buying?

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Using Food Labels

• What are two items that must be included on a
  food label?
• What percentage of the ingredients in a food must
  be certified organic for it to be labeled
  organic?
• What is the difference between a sell-by date and
  a use-by date?
• What is code dating?

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Universal Product Code

• Universal product code (UPC) bar code read by a
  scanner that identifies the products, enters the
  correct price on the screen for the customer to
  see, and adds to the receipt. It also
  automatically deletes the item from the
  inventory. The numbers are a backup if the UPC
  cannot be read.

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• The sell-by date is the last day the product
  should remain on the stores shelf. It allows a
  reasonable amount of time for home storage and
  use after the date. The package may state Sell
  by or Best if purchased by. Although intended
  for the retailer, the sell-by date is useful to
  consumers.

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• The use-by date suggests the last date the
  product can be used with high quality. Quality
  assurance date means the same. If a date
  appears without wording on baked goods, it is
  usually a use-by date.

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Getting Quality

• Successful shopping is not just buying the food
  on your list. You want to get the best value for
  your money, not necessarily buying the cheapest
  foods. It means learning to balance food price
  with food quality. Quality foods are fresh and
  nutritious, and they maintain that condition
  longer. Poor quality food is not bargain, no
  matter how low the price. It may even be unsafe
  to eat.

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Getting Your Moneys Worth

• ____________ means matching pieces and
  characteristics of similar items to determine
  which offers the best value.
• _________ is an items price per ounce, quart,
  pound, or other unit is a quick, easy way to
  compare prices. It is on the shelf tab below the
  item, next to the total price. Check the unit
  price often manufacturers reduce the package
  size.

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Cost Per Serving

• Unit pricing is not always the best for
  comparison. In fresh meat and poultry, bone and
  fat add to the weight but are not eaten. These
  foods are best compared by the cost of the
  serving.
• Determine how many servings a certain amount of
  food contains. Divide the price of that amount
  by the number of servings. The result is cost
  per serving.

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Using Coupons

• There are two types of coupons __________
  offers a reduced price on a certain item. A
  ______ is a partial refund from the maker of a
  purchased item.
• Using coupons takes time but can save.
• Focus on the items you need. Dont be tempted to
  buy what you do not need.
• Watch expiration date.

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Responsible Shopping

• Practice courtesy.
• Push your cart at a safe speed.
• Avoid blocking aisles or busy areas.
• Handle food carefully.
• Comparison shopping does not include opening
  packages or sampling.
• The cost of damage or theft is passed to all
  consumers.