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This Grocery Store Bakery Banned Over 300 Additives From Its Products

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amanda Ketola) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0000

With shoppers focusing more on their health, this grocery store has banned more than 300 additives from many products, including its baked goods.

Watch Out, Gorton's: These Frozen Fish Sticks Are The Best, According To Customers

staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:39:00 +0000

It's helpful to have a box of fish sticks in your freezer to cook up in a pinch, but the one found in most people's freezers may come as a surprise.

5 Of The Worst Grocery Chain Meat Departments You Should Skip

staff@thedailymeal.com (Lottë Reford) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:22:42 +0000

As grocery prices continue to spiral upward, we're all looking to balance cost with quality. Here are five grocery store meat departments that totally fail.

5 Of The Worst Grocery Chain Meat Departments You Should Skip

staff@thedailymeal.com (Lottë Reford) — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:39:00 +0000

Meat is a staple in the diets of most people, and quality and price both matter. There are five grocery store chains you don't want to buy meat from.

9 Whole Foods Groceries That Aren't Worth The Price

staff@thedailymeal.com (Eva Merrill) — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:19:00 +0000

From ground beef to sparkling waters, learn which everyday groceries at Whole Foods aren't worth the upscale costs and how to save on your next grocery trip.

Why You Should Leave Whole Foods Soy Sauce On The Shelf

staff@thedailymeal.com (Persy House) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:39:00 +0000

The surprisingly pricey 365 Whole Foods soy sauce landed second-to-last in a Daily Meal ranking of 13 different grocery store brands, and for good reason.

The Worst Frozen Waffles Come From A Popular Grocery Store's Brand

staff@thedailymeal.com (Nikki Munoz) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:39:00 +0000

Some fans of our taste-tester's least-favorite frozen waffle seem to find it wholesome and hearty, but unfortunately, the organic offering is pretty bland.

These 11 Behind-The-Scenes Secrets About Whole Foods Are Upsetting

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amadea Tanner) — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:25:00 +0000

Whole Foods is known for providing organic, locally sourced groceries. Unfortunately, the company's ethics might be one big (and misleading) marketing stunt.

Why Cheese Tastes Better From The Deli

staff@thedailymeal.com (Laura Oakley) — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:15:00 +0000

If you're interested in flavor and quality when it comes to cheese, then the packaged kind isn't the way to go. This global cheese expert told us why.

What Is The Return Policy At Whole Foods?

staff@thedailymeal.com (Alexa Valme) — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:15:00 +0000

Returning items you've purchased but aren't happy with can be a chore, but thankfully the Whole Foods policy makes the process pretty straightforward.

Whole Foods Just Recalled This Popular Frozen Snack: Here's Why

staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:23:03 +0000

If you shop at Whole Foods, check your freezer. A recall was just issued for this popular frozen snack due to its ingredients. Here's what you need to know!

One Of The Unhealthiest Pretzels On The Market Comes From An Unexpected Retailer

staff@thedailymeal.com (Julianna Marie) — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:15:24 +0000

Daily Meal did a taste test and found that one brand of organic hard pretzel snacks is among the unhealthiest on the market. Here's the culprit.

Whole Foods Is Apparently Fixing Its Controversial Berry Chantilly Cake

staff@thedailymeal.com (Sara Kay) — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:34:28 +0000

Despite Whole Foods' statement that its Berry Chantilly Cake was just as good as the original, fans didn't stand for it. As a result, Whole Foods listened.

The Frozen Ravioli Brand That's Not Worth Your Time Or Money

staff@thedailymeal.com (Stacie Adams) — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:15:12 +0000

When you want a cheesy, saucy bowl of ravioli in a pinch, there's plenty of stellar frozen brands to choose from. But some fall short of expectations.

14 Food Recalls That Will Always Haunt Whole Foods

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jacob Smith) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:25:50 +0000

Whole Foods is beloved, but it's also made many mistakes. These 14 food recalls, spurred by allergens, chemical contamination, and more, still haunt the chain.

Why You Shouldn't Avoid Bargains For Grocery Store Sushi

staff@thedailymeal.com (C.A. Pinkham) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:15:32 +0000

Store-bought sushi always raises questions of quality over its restaurant equivalent, especially at a marked-down price. Here's why you needn't worry.

6 Pickle Brands That Are Made With The Highest Quality Ingredients

staff@thedailymeal.com (Trevor Carlson) — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:25:11 +0000

The best pickles are made from the best ingredients. From Vlasic to Bubbies, we're taking a look at 6 pickle brands that use the highest quality stuff around.

We Tasted And Ranked 8 Frozen Ravioli Brands

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jenn Carnevale) — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 12:25:11 +0000

Frozen ravioli can make for a magical meal ... or a disappointing one. We've tasted and ranked 8 brands so that you never take so-so ravioli home again.

Is Whole Foods Open On Easter Sunday 2024?

staff@thedailymeal.com (Camryn Teder) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:15:01 +0000

Are you planning to host friends or family on Easter? If so, it'll help to know which stores are open for last-minute needs. Is Whole Foods open on Easter 2024?

We Tasted And Ranked 7 Cheez-It Imposters

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jenn Carnevale) — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 16:25:34 +0000

Which Cheez-It imposter is the very best? We bought, tried, and ranked seven different copycat crackers to answer this very question. Here are the results.