Food labels are supposed to help you make smart choices. But what if the label isn’t telling the truth? Grocery label fraud is a real problem. It can cost you money, put your health at risk, and make it hard to trust what you buy. Some products say they’re “organic,” “natural,” or “pure,” but investigations…
Mambo Sprouts is a marketing company providing information and savings on health, natural, and organic products. They began this service in 1996, and are established leaders in providing organic and natural savings to consumers. Products included in their coupon programs range from Organic Valley milk to Balance Bars and Clif Bars, to Lundburg Rice and Annie…
Summer is almost here, and with it an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Farmer’s Markets, local coops, or even supermarkets will offer a variety of seemingly fresh, fragrant, richly colored produce. Berries, melons, tomatoes…some organic, some conventionally grown, some freshly picked and some artificially ripened. As consumers, we will probably fill our shopping baskets,…
One reason consumers choose organic produce is to reduce their consumption of pesticides. While there are a variety of research studies and a multitude of opinions on the medical, environmental and social aspects of organic foods, the bottom line for shoppers is choosing what is best for the physical and financial well being of their…
It’s International Earth Month, and Earth Day is rapidly approaching. April has become one of my favorite shopping months in recent years as the “eco-movement” has grown, with more organic and natural products emerging and being promoted through Earth Month sales, coupons, and rebates. This year is a bit different, though. As the economy has…
It’s the time of year for GREAT savings on eggs! But if you’ve been in the dairy aisle recently, you might have noticed the various types of eggs, and the prices that vary as well. Organic, cage free, free range…99 cents or $5 a dozen! Are eggs really that different between brands and labels? Yes! …
When buying blueberries these are the main things you need to remember: 1. Blueberries should be blue. If they are red or purple, then pass on them. 2. The blueberries in the package should all be about the size (not all different sizes) and they should come with a waxy sheen. 3. You should keep…
One of the difficult decisions when trying to save money is whether or not to buy organic since organic foods still tend to be more expensive than non organic foods. One way to balance the need to save money and place healthy food on your table is to know which non organic foods have the…
There’s a growing trend among many manufacturers to add organic or natural products to their product lines. Some of the bigger names doing so are McCormick, Campbell’s, Clorox, Arm & Hammer…but… When searching for coupons from companies that offer only natural and / or organic products, however, it can be quite difficult to find coupons.…