Shopping option: Shopping apps
Advantages
create and manage shopping lists at home, on the go or in store
find products through search, filter and barcode scanner
compare the price of individual items or your entire list across a range of grocery stores
find the best offers
set price alerts so you never overpay on your favourite items
prices updated daily
get saving suggestions and exclusive cash back vouchers to save even more
your shopping list is automatically synced to your account
Disadvantages
don't get to assess the aesthetical quality of the food, for example texture and smell
difficult to know/check date of food items
consumers need to have access to the apps and know how to use them
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More guides on this topic
Food provenance – CCEA
Being an effective consumer – CCEA
Factors affecting food choice – CCEA
Food allergy and food intolerance – CCEA
Food labelling – CCEA
Food safety – CCEA
Food safety 2 – CCEA
Resource management – CCEA
Related links
BBC Consumer Rights
BBC Food
NI Trading Standards Service
CCEA: Home Economics