They’re less expensive than other grocery staples, including tomatoes. But they were once considered a luxury item, like caviar.

The companies’ plans have drawn skepticism from trade unions, consumer advocate groups and Colorado’s attorney general.

Because a restaurant tab pays for more than just the food on the table.

Less of a good thing: “Marketplace” listeners tell us about products they’ve seen that have undergone “shrinkflation.”

Historically, British supermarkets have rejected all imperfect produce, but that’s changing fast under pressure from rising food prices.

Kroger would become a bigger competitor against giants like Walmart, giving it more bargaining power over suppliers.

Once seen as low quality and unattractive, generics have undergone a makeover to private-label “exclusive.”

The trees are easy to grow, but the berries are fragile and have a shorter shelf life compared to other fruits.

Grocery stores play on our sense of nostalgia with older music, and strategically placed items may trigger impulse buys, experts say.

Margins can be as little as 1%. But there are three ways to look at rate of return, and other factors to consider.