Write letters to food manufacturers regarding the meaning of dates on cans and other packages. Ask students to analyze the layout of most grocery stores. Cost expressed in uniform measure, to enable the consumer to compare cost of products packaged in different sizes. Universal Product Code, MICR ink code which assists grocery stores in maintaining inventory. It includes name and size of product.
Price is added at the local level.
Foods in which preparation has been done at the manufacturing level. Sweetener made of two amino acids and methanol, it is 200 times sweeter than sucrose. Grocery item sold at or below cost to attract customers into the store. Vacuum sealed containers which are paper and or foil, such as coffee bricks or juice boxes. Laundry Soap Soda Pop Breakfast Cereal Peanut Butter Compare the price of foods in their original state and a counterpart which is a convenience food.