Can Instacart Deliver Alcohol? (Yes, but not in every state)

Nothing quite beats the convenience of having a delivery service like Instacart bring you your groceries right to your doorstep. But what about alcohol? Can Instacart deliver alcohol? Instacart currently delivers alcohol in 14 states, both from grocery stores, where allowed, but from liquor stores too. Beer, wine, & liquor are available in those areas, … Read more

Which Grocery Store Has the Best Chicken? (Rotisserie too!)

Chicken. It’s lean, healthy, and versatile. Millions of people eat it every day. It’s sold in grocery stores all over the world. But which grocery store has the best chicken? For ingredient & additive quality standards and animal welfare policies, no grocery chain beats Whole Foods Market. No antibiotics are ever administered in the life … Read more

What’s the Cost Difference Between Organic & Non-Organic Food?

I’ve sold organic and non-organic food for decades but the most common question I get asked by shoppers is what’s the cost difference between organic & non-organic food? Organically grown food is between 10%-20% more expensive than the same items not grown organically. The cost difference depends on the type of food item and where … Read more

Are Aseptic Containers Recyclable? (Yes, but not everywhere)

Aseptic containers can be found all over grocery store aisles. But as more and more people are going green, I’ve wondered are aseptic containers recyclable? Aseptic cartons, which are made of layered paper, aluminum foil & plastic can be recycled in many major cities. But they are not always accepted curbside. Some cities have drop-off … Read more