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    7 Things You Might Not Know About Your Groceries

    By | Shine Food – Tue, Oct 2, 2012 5:08 PM EDT

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    Generic products are made by big brands
    I used to work for a grocery chain. One of the things they mentioned in training was that their store brand products were all made and packaged ... more 
    Photo by: Flickr
    Generic products are made by big brands
    I used to work for a grocery chain. One of the things they mentioned in training was that their store brand products were all made and packaged by large, name brands. Which means buying the lower priced "generic" item might just net you exactly the same thing.
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    How much do you know about the groceries you buy? Expiration dates, organics, refrigeration - there's so much to remember, the grocery aisles can get a little confusing. I'm all about learning as much as I can about the food we eat. Not only does it allow me to feel confident about what I'm feeding my family, but it can help me save money too. The more you know, the more you can control your grocery budget. Here are 7 things you probably didn't know about your groceries (I didn't!): - By Heather Sokol



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