So, if you’ve been following this blog you already know that I am making some changes in the types of products I am buying. We are buying healthier/whole foods and making the switch to organic on certain things including dairy, meat, eggs, and produce on the “dirty dozen” list.
So last week I went to all of the organic/whole food stores in my area (Chattanooga, TN is the closest) which would be Greenlife Grocery, Earth Fare, and Fresh Market.
My mission was to begin a price book comparing prices on the things I would generally buy organic at all three stores to determine which store has the best overall prices.
The price book will also help in future purchases if I happen up on a great deal on something at a conventional grocery store. I’ll be able to check it against the prices in my price book to determine if I should buy it or not. As I am new to organic shopping it will also help me to determine when the organic/whole food stores have items that I buy at their rock bottom prices.
(I will list GL (Greenlife’s price) EF (Earth Fare’s price) and FM (Fresh Market’s price). If a store is missing it is because they did not have an organic option for the product). I’ve made the best price bold.
Organic Fuji Apples
GL: $1.56/lb EF: $2.49/lb FM: $1.48/lb
Organic Carrots
GL: $3.99 for 2 lb bag EF: $4.29
Organic Lettuce All Varieties (Earthbound)
GL: $3.99 EF: $3.99/BOGO!
Organic Eggs
GL: $3.49 EF: $2.18 FM: $2.99
Organic 2% Milk Gallon
GL: $5.99 EF: $4.88 FM: $4.39
Organic Yogurt (Wallaby brand)
GL: $0.99 each EF: $0.49 each FM: $0.69
Organic Sour Cream (Organic Valley Brand)
GL: $3.69/1 lb. EF: $3.39/1 lb.
Organic Cheese (Organic Valley Brand)
GL: $4.19 EF: $4.39
Organic Butter (Cabot Brand)
GL: $4.49/lb. EF: $4.19 FM: $4.99
Organic Cream Cheese (Organic Vally Brand)
GL: $3.29 EF: $2.89
Organic Apple Juice Gallon
GL: $7.99 EF: $5.98
Grass-fed Ground Chuck
GL: $4.99/lb EF: $5.49/lb
Natural (Antibiotic and Hormone Free) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
GL: $4.99/lb EF: $5.49/lb
Overall, Earth Fare had the lowest prices but Greenlife was a VERY close second. In fact, it was so close this could vary week to week so I’ll be checking the ads at both stores to get the best buy. Greenlife had the best meat prices which is very important since it is the most expensive organic product I will be purchasing. My biggest shock was that Fresh Market had very few organic products overall! They are VERY expensive, but have mostly just regular/conventional products! So, I won’t be shopping there.
Greenlife Grocery offers a $0.05 credit for every reusable bag you use.
Earth Fare offers store coupons each week when you sign up for their emails – these have been for FREE products lately!
