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Here are 7 groceries people are swapping for cheaper alternatives right now.

Alternative Items

Member’s Mark/Walmart/Trader Joe’s

Name-Brand Cereal Store-Brand or Bulk Bins

Name-brand cereal costs more than generic or store-brand alternatives.

Fresh Berries Frozen Berries

Fresh fruit isn’t cheap, especially if you buy organic.

Many cheeses are imported, so their prices will likely go up due to the tariffs.

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Walmart

People are swapping it for more budget-friendly syrup, either generic, pancake blends, or honey blends.

For example, some people bake their own cookies instead of buying packaged ones.

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Walmart

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Costco

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Trader Joe’s

kirkland brand shredded cheeses

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kirkland signature organic maple syrup

Costco

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Sam’s Club