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The $6 Reason Grocery Stores Started Using Plastic Bags

staff@thetakeout.com (Kat Olvera) — Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Plastic bags are a relatively recent invention which replaced paper bags when they debuted. One of the reasons grocers made the change amounted to $6.

11 Frozen Trader Joe's Foods That Taste Homemade, According To Customers

staff@thetakeout.com (Andy Beth Miller) — Sun, 03 May 2026 15:40:00 +0000

If anyone can make frozen foods taste homemade, it's Trader Joe's. Here are some fan favorites from the grocery store chain's freezer aisle to try at home.

The Aldi Soup That Smelled (And Tasted) Like Cat Food

staff@thetakeout.com (Paul Gaita) — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Aldi normally offers great products, but not everything at the affordable grocery chain hits the mark. This soup is one we thought smelled like cat food.

Häagen-Dazs And 16 Other Brands That Used Umlauts To Sound Foreign (When They're Not)

staff@thetakeout.com (Michael Palan) — Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Häagen-Dazs is famous for its European-sounding name, but the truth is it's an American brand. These brands saw that success and decided to also use the umlaut.

The Unassuming Miami Gas Station Serving Up Deli Sandwiches Locals Love

staff@thetakeout.com (Maria Scinto) — Sat, 02 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Most people don't think of gas stations as being a great place for food, but this unassuming fuel stop in Miami has a lot of fans in the area.

NYC's 'Busiest Trader Joe's In The World' Is Temporarily Closing Down — Here's What To Know

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Fri, 01 May 2026 16:26:03 +0000

The busiest Trader Joe's in the world is set to close its doors temporarily, which means New Yorkers in the area are going to have to shop elsewhere for a time.

Review: Trader Joe's New Frozen Detroit Style Pepperoni Pizza Does The Motor City Proud

staff@thetakeout.com (Rachel Sobel) — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:58:40 +0000

Fans of frozen pizzas with thick crusts and crispy edges are in for a treat because TJ's has a new Detroit-style pepperoni pie. We tried one to see what's up.

13 Costco Gift Baskets That'll Make You Mom's Favorite On Mother's Day

staff@thetakeout.com (Jet Burnham) — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:40:00 +0000

Costco has a wide variety of gift baskets to surprise mom on Mother's Day, but some baskets shine more than others when it comes to quality.

10 Foods With More Vitamin C Than Oranges

staff@thetakeout.com (Haley McNamara) — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Vitamin C is an important part of any diet, which is why many people eat oranges. Go ahead and mix things up with these foods which have even more vitamin C.

6 German Week Aldi Finds You Can Go Out And Buy Right Now

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:33:12 +0000

Aldi is putting on German Week starting April 29, which means there are plenty of German-inspired morsels to try. These six stood out to us.

Costco's New Bakery Find Is The Strawberries And Cream Upgrade We've Been Waiting For

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:52:50 +0000

Costco's bakery section is constantly coming out with new treats, and this time it's a strawberries and cream upgrade from last month's release.

What To Buy At Costco In May 2026: Top Finds To Grab Fast

staff@thetakeout.com (Lottë Reford) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Keeping an eye out for what's new at Costco is a good way to stay on top of great deals that go fast. Here's what's coming to Costco in May, 2026.

This Old-School Texas Candy Chain Is Closing Its Doors After 141 Years Of Business

staff@thetakeout.com (Kat Olvera) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:18:24 +0000

If you've spent time in the Lone Star State, you've probably sampled treats from this iconic store. Unfortunately, this candy shop will soon be shuttering.

10 Walmart Bettergoods Pizzas, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@thetakeout.com (Ed Kdonian) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:40:00 +0000

Bettergoods' unique ingredients and high-quality ethos are on full display with its pizzas. We ranked some of these pies by taste, texture, and satisfaction.

16 Best Walmart Food Items Spotted In April 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Kat Olvera) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Walmart is dropping new items all the time, which is why we've kept an eye out for what's new in April so you don't have to miss out on anything.

Science Explains Why Store-Bought Bread Has A Long Shelf Life

staff@thetakeout.com (Jonathan Kesh) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0000

Homemade bread seems to go bad after only a few days, while store-bought bread lasts a week or more. What can science tell us about this discrepancy?

Sam's Club April 2026 Products: Best Items Spotted This Month

staff@thetakeout.com (Maria Scinto) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:18:45 +0000

Sam's Club brought some fun new products to stores in April 2026. Here are some of the best snacks and drinks at the bulk grocery store now.

Costco's New Bakery Find Has A Salty Twist Customers Are Already Running To Buy

staff@thetakeout.com (Dylan Murray) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:25:54 +0000

If you love a sweet treat with a salty hit, head over to Costco. This new Kirkland Signature bakery product strikes the perfect sweet and savory balance.

The 12 Best New Snacks Of 2026 (So Far), According To Reviews

staff@thetakeout.com (Amber Winston) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:40:00 +0000

These tasty new snacks released in 2026 are generating a lot of online buzz, and fans say they definitely deserve a place in your shopping cart.

12 Grocery Staples Boomers Bought For Cheap (That We Now Pay A Lot More For)

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Thristino) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0000

It's no secret that inflation is up and grocery prices have increased. Here's what boomers paid for standard grocery staples that are no longer so cheap.