Government and supermarkets agree voluntary plan to cut grocery prices from 31 August

Your food labels have been confusing for years - California is finally fixing it

California is making food labels less confusing by banning sell by dates

Federal judge blocks bans on SNAP use for soda

A federal judge has blocked bans on the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for soda enacted by the Trump administration. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted. It did not authorize the agency to cut types...

'Fundamental issues' need to be addressed with National's KiwiSaver policy, Labour says

Simply making something compulsory doesn't make it more affordable, Chris Hipkins says.

Chewy Promo Codes: $20 Off July 2026

Explore Chewy coupon codes for 30 off, 20 off your first order 49, 50 off pet food, and more July 2026 discounts.

California is banning ‘sell-by’ food dates. How Canada’s packaging compares

Starting Wednesday, California Assembly Bill 660 went into effect. The law prohibits the use of 'sell-by' dates on food packets in an effort to reduce food waste.

Why Are Taxpayers Forced to Subsidize Chronic Disease?

Americans should be free to buy soda, but taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize this unhealthy habit. Now, a district judge is blocking state efforts to keep taxpayer dollars from funding soda purchases. The ruling challenges USDA’s authority to approve state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) waivers, more commonly known as food stamps, making...

Judge Blocks Bans on Using Food Stamps for Sugary Drinks and Candy

A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from barring the use of food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy. Since last year, the Agriculture Department has approved waivers in more than 20 states that allow them to bar participants in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from using their benefits to buy []

Americans Are Borrowing to Eat as Grocery Prices Surge 32% in Five Years

Urban Institute research finds more than 25 of Americans charging groceries cannot pay the full bill, as food prices have surged 32 over five years. A separate 20 of adults now tap emergency savings to buy food, with SNAP enrollment down nearly 5 million since federal cuts took effect.

This Prime Day Diet Coke deal is the cheapest we’ve seen – 31p a can

31p a can? I’m sold.

Judge BLOCKS Trump Administration From Restricting SNAP Benefits for Soda and Candy

Judge BLOCKS Trump Administration From Restricting SNAP Benefits for Soda and Candy

Tax exemption limits for many allowances

Tax exemption limits for many allowances

Trump claims credit as Walmart drops prices on barbecue staples

Walmart announced price cuts on summer barbecue staples, including ground beef, chips, and soda, following President Trump's remarks on the initiative. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #walmart #trump #retail #usa Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4aGZgdr 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Frugal people share their best money-saving tips that worked for them in 2025

We really trimmed the grocery bill this year doing this. It really helped. The post Frugal people share their best money-saving tips that worked for them in 2025 appeared first on Upworthy.

Indonesia keeps ride-hailing fares unchanged after fee ceiling

The government has no plans to issue a regulation encouraging a rise in ride-hailing fares following a policy capping ...

Trump says Walmart, at his request, is lowering some prices to celebrate U.S. semiquincentennial

The retailer said it was cutting prices for corn, cherries, ground beef and products made by Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo.

Farmers urge government to cut input costs amid cotton, mango crisis

Farmers urge government to cut input costs amid cotton, mango crisis

Grocery prices are hurting more than gas | Consumer Confidential

Food prices are putting more pressure on household budgets than rising gas prices, with three practical ways to save at the grocery store. Also: homeownership continues to decline as housing costs climb, a new $25,000 Slate electric truck aims to shake up the EV market, California simplifies food expiration labels, AI pricing software faces gas price collusion claims, oil prices fall as markets stabilize, and M&M’s switches to natural colors using spirulina. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Ala. district renews free student meals for 2026-2027

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Nga Kor Ming: Govt offers 10pc home‑purchase discount at AREC 2026; Malaysian developers win 14 FIABCI awards

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 — The government is offering a 10 per cent discount on home purchases during the Asean Real E...

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients

[Finterest] Bangko Sentral lifts freeze on digital transfer fee hikes. Will prices rise?

For consumers, the moratorium’s lifting doesn't automatically mean fees will go up. But regulators still need to tweak their incentives so that the new pricing regime pushes costs down rather than give payment providers room to charge more.

Who's Really Raising Your Grocery Bill? | TMP #1076

The clerk didn’t set the price.

‘I Am Not A Nutritionist’: Brandon Gill Presses ‘Expert’ On Why Taxpayers Need To Pay For People’s Soda

'This is a common sense question'

Weekly Meal Plan: June 28, 2026

Use my weekly meal plans to take the stress out of dinnertime! These premade meal plans and grocery shopping lists are the best way to save time and money while feeding your family healthy and nutritious meals.... The post Weekly Meal Plan: June 28, 2026 appeared first on foodiecrush.

Judge rules government can't stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinks

A judge has ruled that the U.S. government cannot stop people enrolled in the biggest food aid program from using benefits to buy candy and soda.

Flower shop among new applicants for alcohol permits after food rule lifted

Flower shop among new applicants for alcohol permits after food rule lifted

Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba

WINNIPEG — Manitoba is cutting its provincial sales tax on store-bought food starting today. Most groceries are already tax-exempt, but the July 1 change means there will no longer be seven per cent PST charged on products such as chips, rotisserie chickens and baked goods. The tax cut applies to food sold at grocery and [] The post Chips, rotisserie chickens and other foods go provincial sales tax-free in Manitoba appeared first on Loonie Politics.

California bans consumer-facing 'sell by' food labels under new law aimed at reducing waste

California's standardized food date-labeling law requires uniform wording for quality and safety dates while eliminating consumer-facing sell by labels.

Arkansas bans soft drinks and candy from food stamps

Arkansas SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use their benefits to buy soft drinks or candy starting Wednesday, under a waiver submitted by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR). “We want to make Arkansans more and more healthy, and by incentivizing those types of purchases, that is exactly what we’re going to do,” Huckabee []

The Trump Administration Is Making It Nearly Impossible to Get Food Stamps

Bryce Covert New work requirements and restrictions on SNAP have kicked millions off the benefit rolls, with more reductions to come. The post The Trump Administration Is Making It Nearly Impossible to Get Food Stamps appeared first on The Nation.

NC to consider repealing sales taxes on baby wipes, diapers, tampons, other products

A House legislative committee on Tuesday is scheduled to discuss a bill that would lift sales taxes on diapers, baby wipes and feminine products.

West Bengal govt eases diesel sale restrictions for farmers, hospitals, tea gardens

The West Bengal government has eased restrictions on the sale of diesel in containers and barrels for several essential sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, and the tea industry, after concerns were raised that the curbs were disrupting routine operations and emergency services.

US Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Monday blocked the Trump administration from preventing food stamp recipients in five states from using their benefits to buy sugary foods and drinks. U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that the U.S. Department ‌of Agriculture lacked the authority under federal law to approve state requests to bar []...Click to read more

20+ clever hacks to help slash your growing grocery bills

From savvy meal planning to boxes of wonky veg, discover easy ways to cut your weekly grocery bill without sacrificing flavour.

Think tank warns Ottawa's canned vegetable tariffs will drive up food costs

A Montreal-based public policy think tank is warning that Ottawa’s newly imposed tariffs on imported canned vegetables will add to grocery bills at a time when Canadians are already struggling with rising food prices.