Whether it’s deep discounts, unique offerings or that $1.50 hot dog deal, markets like Aldi, Costco, Market Basket, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods all have their unique fans.
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Madison Hannaford supermarket to get new look
The remodel is expected to be completed by fall, the supermarket chain said.
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Apps can save you money on groceries, but are they worth it?
Technology has created more ways to save money on groceries, advancing a technique that’s as old as clipping coupons.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Nothing is easy about making vanilla from orchids. This Portland attorney is hooked anyway
A grower of many orchids, David Soley undertakes the tricky, timing-specific and time-consuming process of making vanilla extract from his own plants.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Leslie Bridgers, Maine, News
What’s all the fuss over Aldi? I crossed state lines to find out. | Column
As the German grocery chain prepares to open its first Maine store, we’re all wondering: What makes it so popular?
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does average monthly grocery spending in Maine exceed $400 per person? | Fact brief
Maine’s per-capita grocery spending has risen by 57% since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Report says Hannaford grocery prices are higher in low-income Maine communities
Customers, and organizers of a campaign against the company, have pointed out discrepancies across the state. Hannaford says the demographics of a community do not affect pricing.
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In one Maine home kitchen, the impact of tariffs is tough to calculate
Even the most local or non-adventurous eaters among us probably eat food from overseas. So how are the Trump administration tariffs affecting our grocery bills?
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Are there any unionized retail grocery store workers in Maine? | Fact brief
Some workers at Stop & Shop and Giant stores, which are owned by Hannaford parent company Ahold Delhaize, are unionized in other parts of New England.
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Preparing home-cooked meals can be expensive. Here are some ways to save.
Whether it is due to the cost of goods or inability to access benefits, food insecurity is a reality of life for many.