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Fox News
7 hours ago
- Business
- Fox News
Restaurants may be banned from handing out ketchup packets, napkins under Delaware bill
Restaurant operations and processes could be affected by a bill in Delaware that was just voted out of committee and seeks to crack down on waste in the Diamond State. House Bill 111 would prohibit food establishments from providing any single-use food service items — plastic or not — unless a customer specifically requests them. Restaurants would be forced to forgo giving out utensils, napkins, and even condiment packets, according to the bill's text. After three violations, food establishments would be subject to civil penalties starting at $100 and a fine of $500 after a fifth violation. Restaurants would be allowed to have self-service stations so that patrons could grab their own single-use food service items, according to the bill. Maddy Corporen, an employee at Cilantro Cocina de Mexico in Rehoboth Beach, told local news outlet WBOC that if the law is passed, it might be hard to follow. "In the summer especially, we're so busy, we're not thinking super clearly about everything," Corporen told the outlet. "While we're setting up a to-go order, we might just throw it [a utensil or napkin] in there and completely forget about it," she added. The legislation may complicate things for those who place to-go orders through apps like Uber Eats or DoorDash. If a customer does not request "single-use food service items" through the food delivery app and a restaurant still provides those items, the restaurant is subject to penalties. Nonprofit organizations and schools would be exempt from the new rule. Many cities and states such as New York City, Washington D.C., Denver, Chicago, California and Washington have implemented "Skip the Stuff" rules to date. The rules were implemented to crack down on waste and environmental impact by reducing the use of non-biodegradable and non-recyclable materials.
The Independent
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
This Panasonic deal gets customers a £100 food delivery voucher for a limited time
Panasonic has remained one of the biggest players in the television manufacturing world for decades. The brand is known across the world for a high-quality, broad range of home appliances, cameras, and, of course, TVs. Here at IndyBest, we rate Panasonic's TVs so highly that the TV-55Z95A OLED model (was £2,999.99, now £1,599.99, was named our best buy in tech critic David Phelan 's round-up of the best tried and tested 4K TVs. David found that 'Panasonic's OLED TVs have picture quality so rich and detailed it can take your breath away,' and praised the model's smooth and realistic imagery: 'from faithful skin tones to detailed shadowy areas – and it's still good for vibrant colours and deep black levels.' If you've been toying with the idea of upgrading your current TV, now's the time. There's a deal that not only gets you a discount on a great TV, but also grabs you a whopping £100 voucher on a takeaway. Two Panasonic TVs have big discounts coupled with a £100 food delivery voucher for Uber Eats, Just Eat or Deliveroo. It's the perfect deal for a big night in with your favourite takeaway, all while watching your favourite film on a picture-perfect TV. On top of that, use the code 'Z6015' at checkout and save an additional 15 per cent off your purchase, in addition to the food delivery voucher, and already existing up to £500 off. We think that's a pretty impressive deal. This huge 65' TV sees a massive discount in this deal, with £500 deducted from the list price. This exceptional TV offers bright 4K clarity, and it's compatible with Dolby Vision and Atmos for the ultimate viewing experience. If the large TV is overkill, you can get a similar deal on the 55' TV. Best of all, this TV is even cheaper, coming in at under £1000. If you've got your heart set on a different model, fear not, as there are other ways to save. Those who have access to Student Beans, a Blue Light Card, health service discount, defence discount service, discount for carers, discount for teachers or charity worker discounts can also enjoy 15 per cent off select purchases across Panasonic.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
These groceries cost 45% more from Uber Eats than in-store
Inspired by a La Presse experiment, I learned the cost of convenience. It's not just the expected fees that add to the hefty totals for groceries ordered via food delivery apps, though. Overall, ordering from Sobeys' Uber Eats storefront was 45 per cent more expensive than shopping IRL. My bill jumped from $73.16 at a Toronto brick-and-mortar Sobeys location to $105.88 via the delivery app. Bag, service and delivery fees, tip and taxes notwithstanding, my items cost 16 per cent more in-app, and the on-shelf sales applied only two-thirds of the time. La Presse journalist Marie-Eve Fournier's groceries increased 116 per cent, from $38 in-store to $82 from the same Montreal IGA on Uber Eats. Fournier admits she 'cheated a little' by selecting items from the flyer. My only guiding principle was choosing products I usually buy at Sobeys: chicken thighs, dried beans, yogurt, cheese, arugula, frozen blueberries, sparkling water, tortilla chips and toilet paper. Four of the nine items I bought were Sobeys' house brand, Compliments. Three were on sale in-store, two of which were reduced in-app. I added products to my virtual cart at the same time as my physical one, making sure there was plenty of stock so my Uber Eats shopper wouldn't have any issues fulfilling the order. It occurred to me as I completed my purchase that we were in the store at the same time. As I fumbled at the self-checkout, my shopper was already walking the aisles. They delivered my order a little over an hour after I placed it. Regular-priced items such as arugula, dried beans, sparkling water and tortilla chips were five per cent more expensive in the app than in the Sobeys store. Of the in-store sale items, yogurt and frozen blueberries cost 17 per cent more online, and toilet paper went up 40 per cent. Let that sink in. Call me naive, but I assumed the prices in an online storefront would match those on physical shelves. 'Join the club,' says Sylvain Charlebois, senior director of Dalhousie University's Agri-Food Analytics Lab, a colleague of Fournier's but not involved in her Uber Eats column. 'I used Instacart a few times during COVID, and that's it. So, I wasn't aware of these price discrepancies at all, and I suspect many Canadians aren't either.' According to Keerthana Rang, corporate communications lead at Uber Canada, 'Merchants are responsible for setting their own prices on their Uber Eats storefronts. Prices set by merchants in the Uber Eats app may differ from those in-store. Merchants that do offer in-store pricing on Uber Eats are highlighted with an 'in-store pricing' badge in the app, such as Metro, Food Basics, LCBO and Giant Tiger.' So, why do some retailers set higher grocery prices on delivery apps than in stores? Sobeys, which has partnerships with Instacart and Uber Eats, didn't exactly answer the question. 'The pricing on these platforms reflect different service models. In-store promotions and promotions featured on Voilà may not be applicable on Uber Eats and/or Instacart,' Sobeys said in an email to National Post. At time of writing, a Sobeys spokesperson hadn't responded to a request for more information on the nature of these service models and how they affect the prices of regular (non-sale) items. On Voilà, the supermarket chain's home delivery service, prices for the products I bought matched those in-store. 'We've grown to accept or expect that prices are going to be consistent in-store and online,' says Jenna Jacobson, the director of Toronto Metropolitan University's Retail Leadership Institute and an associate professor focused on retail management. 'But there are many, many times, even in regular retail, where that's not the case, where things may be more expensive in-store even.' A disconnect between prices can happen in other sectors, but an online surcharge is especially common with groceries, takeout and restaurants, Jacobson explains. 'It's quite a complicated consumer marketplace, and every app or retailer gets to set the terms. The power consumers have is determining whether they buy into it, whether it's worth it for them or not.' Pricing inconsistencies are just one part of the issue — there are also the fees. On May 28, Toronto-based law firm Koskie Minsky LLP filed a statement of claim against Uber Eats Canada, alleging it charges customers a hidden fee of roughly 10 per cent of the cart. The firm told CTV News that the levy is a 'quintessential example of drip pricing practices' (when companies draw customers in with low prices only to add mandatory fees at checkout). Similarly, on June 9, the Competition Bureau announced it's suing DoorDash for its 'deceptive price and discount advertising.' (DoorDash has disputed the Competition Bureau's allegations.) Does rice contain arsenic? Yes, here's how you can reduce the risk Protein coffee is gaining momentum, with Tim Hortons and Starbucks joining the fray Allegations of drip pricing aside, I was aware of the fees applying to my grocery order before I authorized the transaction: bag fee ($1, which 'may apply if mandated by law or charged by the merchant,' says Rang), service fee ($6.99), delivery fee ($2.99) and tax ($4.82). (Plus a 15 per cent tip; $14.55.) What wasn't apparent, though, is that the grocery prices were higher. Despite my surprise, the 45-per-cent increase I experienced aligns with what Jacobson would expect. Fournier's 116-per-cent increase 'would be a lot.' Individual grocery items could cost from five to 15 per cent more online, which is also mostly what I experienced. (The 40 per cent toilet paper increase was the outlier.) Mark-ups vary across platforms, restaurants and retailers, making them challenging for consumers to detect. On average, though, they equate to 'a significantly higher bill,' says Jacobson. They can depend on the time of day or length of the delivery window. You could join a subscription model, in which you pay a set fee each month in exchange for lower service and delivery fees, or you could pay the standard fees plus 'an optional, but often expected' tip. In the case of Uber Eats, 100 per cent of the tip goes 'directly to the delivery people,' says Rang. Earnings also include the fare, which is based on the estimated distance and time. 'Additionally, in B.C., and beginning July 1 in Ontario, a government-initiated minimum earnings standard is in place, ensuring that delivery people receive a guaranteed base pay for their engaged time.' Factoring in the fees and potentially higher item prices, 'your typical delivery app order for your groceries is certainly going to have a large convenience premium,' says Jacobson. For some consumers, these premiums may be justified. 'When you're talking about grocery, there's a pretty significant amount of time that people are spending in the grocery store going around, picking their fruits and vegetables and finding the produce.' Jacobson suggests consumers be strategic: Avoid paying more for last-minute or evening delivery slots and determine which platform works best for what you need, which changes over time. Charlebois also highlights the 'sky-high' cost of convenience when using apps like Uber Eats for groceries. The ethics of the issue are critical, he adds. 'I think everyone agrees that there's a price to pay for convenience. But does that price go up when greed is involved? And when you have seniors and people that are chronically ill — they just got an operation, they're not able to be mobile for a while, they can't leave their home — they have to get their food delivered, and they're paying extra for all that.' Some people who use food delivery apps for groceries have options, 'but many do not,' says Charlebois. According to Statistics Canada's consumer price index, the food inflation rate fell from 3.8 per cent in April to 3.4 per cent in May. On June 24, 'I posted that and online, people are saying, 'Oh, my God, it's too much.' We're talking 45 per cent,' says Charlebois, referencing the price difference I encountered. 'Forty-five — for food.' Jacobson says there's 'big growth' in grocery delivery, with players such as Uber Eats offering promotions to entice people to place their first orders and move from in-store shopping. According to Statista, the revenue of the grocery delivery market alone is expected to grow by 10.8 per cent in 2026. This year, the average revenue per Canadian grocery delivery user is estimated to be roughly $753. Consumers need to know what's playing into the premium they're paying before they can make an informed decision about whether the extra cost is worth it to them or not. When I ask Jacobson who's responsible for sharing this information, she said, 'There's definitely a shared responsibility (between retailers and platforms). But at the end of the day, it's the consumer who makes the decision as to where they want to spend their money.' So, after all of this, who should I be mad at? One thing's for sure: not my shopper, who left the comfort of their air-conditioned car to haul groceries on the hottest day since July 13, 2016. Thank you for your service. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our cookbook and recipe newsletter, Cook This, here.
The Spinoff
a day ago
- Business
- The Spinoff
The cost of being: A junior lawyer saving up to move overseas
As part of our series exploring how New Zealanders live and our relationship with money, a junior lawyer details where their money goes. Want to be part of The Cost of Being? Fill out the questionnaire here. Gender: Female. Age: 24. Ethnicity: Pākehā. Role: Junior lawyer. Salary/income/assets: $66,000 per year, plus a non-accessible managed investment fund. My living location is: Suburban. Rent/mortgage per week: $230 per week (plus utilities) in a shared flat. Student loan or other debt payments per week: $78,000 remaining on my student loan. Typical weekly food costs Groceries: $100, though this super varies depending on what I'm meal prepping that week. Eating out: $50 – probably one 'date night'/night out per week and/or a brunch with friends. Takeaways: $0 – I don't let myself have UberEats on my phone. Workday lunches: $12 – I treat myself to one bought lunch per week max. The rest of the time I have leftovers from the night before. Cafe coffees/snacks: $15 per week on a cheeky coffee. Other food costs: Probably spend an equivalent of $10 per week on protein powders, supplements etc. Savings: $2,500 currently, aiming for $10,000 by the end of the year so I can move overseas. I worry about money: Sometimes. Three words to describe my financial situation: Up and down. My biggest edible indulgence would be: Protein Greek yoghurt!!! The GOAT of my diet. In a typical week my alcohol expenditure would be: $5-10 – not a big drinker and tend to bring gifted wine to BYOs, parties etc. In a typical week my transport expenditure would be: I walk to and from work (approximately 30 minutes each way) but on a rainy day I will bus. So maybe $5 per week on public transport, and $10 per week towards my petrol. I estimate in the past year the ballpark amount I spent on my personal clothing (including sleepwear and underwear) was: This is pretty embarrassing, but we are probably looking at the $1-2k range. I LOVE clothes (especially shoes). My most expensive clothing in the past year was: New Mi Piaci work shoes, around $250? My last pair of shoes cost: Around $200 for running shoes (On Running Cloudmonsters). My grooming/beauty expenditure in a year is about: $1000 – haircuts, makeup and skincare is expensive omg! My exercise expenditure in a year is about: $14 per week on gym membership plus maybe $600 on general exercise wear (including the shoes)? My last Friday night cost: $0, went to the gym and had an early night with a much needed sleep in. Oh – I did treat myself to a mango. So $2.50. Most regrettable purchase in the last 12 months was: A pair of jeans on sale that immediately stretched and now are too big. Should have looked at the material first! Most indulgent purchase (that I don't regret) in the last 12 months was: My Kowtow black dress ($95 on sale plus used Kowtow voucher I had earned from previous purchases). Absolute staple in the work wardrobe. One area where I'm a bit of a tightwad is: Alcohol. I love to party etc, but I would rather buy nice food over nice alcohol. Five words to describe my financial personality would be: Frivolous with fashion, but fun. I grew up in a house where money was: Not really spoken about. I was lucky to never want for anything, but now look back and realise just how hard my parents were working behind the scenes to make that happen. Very grateful. The last time my Eftpos card was declined was: A couple of days ago, had to switch money from my backup savings to buy my brother's birthday present. In five years, in financial terms, I see myself: Hopefully overseas, earning way more money so I can travel more. I would love to have more money for: Travel. If I could I would be travelling every weekend! Describe your financial low: About a year ago I ran out of money completely after moving flats (and paying double bond), and had to ask my brother for a $30 loan to get me to the end of the week. But out of that now, thank goodness. I give money away to: I volunteer regularly, so I try to give my time more than my money. When I have more money, I will be able to donate regularly too.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I had a gastric band as the ultimate revenge glow-up – people say the before & afters look like two different people
A WOMAN has revealed how she had such an incredible glow up that some say her before and after photos look like two different people. Amy Salmon, a 31-year-old business owner from London, says she was prompted to make a change when her long-term relationship broke down in March last year. 7 Amy Salmon said she was left 'miserable' after a break up and hated the way she looked Credit: tiktok/@amysal93 7 She went from a size 22 to a size 6 and people say she looks over 15 years younger Credit: tiktok/@amysal93 At the time she was size 22 and felt 'horrific' in her own skin, admitting she was 'miserable, had no confidence, didn't know her worth, and was completely lost.' It was only when Amy saw photos of herself in a dress after a night out post break-up that she decided she needed to do something about her 'unhealthy' habits. At first, Amy tried to lose the weight through exercise but, due to her binge-eating habit, opted for a £4,200 Egypt in June 2024 which helped her shift 8st. She's now dropped to a svelte size six after undergoing the More on gastric bands This includes changing her She had skin booster treatments, had her face filler and Botox regularly topped up and changed her hair from a 'miserable' blonde bob to flowing 18-inch Amy said: "I have changed my hair and got 18-inch extensions put in. The short bob was such a miserable cut and colour for a miserable person. "I do a lot of the treatment myself but I would have spent absolutely thousands on this. My hair alone cost me £600 and in total at least £5,000 for everything else." Most read in Fabulous Not only has it completely changed her appearance - with some people saying she now looks like Love Island's Gemma Owens - it's boosted her confidence. Thanks to the Katie Price reveals exactly how much she weighs after fan concerns over her skinny frame Amy said: "When I look in the mirror, I see a different person and I don't recognise the person I was. I could cry looking at photos. "When I stepped out of that relationship, I didn't recognise myself. I am so happy in myself now and I just ooze confidence. "I got compared to Love Islander Gemma Owens. She's so young but maybe my aesthetic treatment is working.' 7 Amy Salmon when she was size 22 before her weight loss Credit: Kennedy News/@amysal93 7 Amy lost eight stone to get a 'revenge body' and now oozes confidence Credit: Kennedy News/@amysal93 7 Many people compare Amy to Love Island's Gemma Owen - daughter of footballing legend Michael Owen Credit: Instagram BINGE-EATING HABITS Amy said her unhealthy habits started when she was in her old unhappy relationship. "[In the relationship], I would order a lot of Uber Eats. I would have constant takeaways and live off these. "I was probably having five takeaways a week and it was setting me back at least £100. "The binge-eating had gotten out of control. I just needed something as extreme as a gastric sleeve to kick me into gear. When I stepped out of that relationship, I didn't recognise myself. I am so happy in myself now and I just ooze confidence Amy Salmon "It [losing the weight] made me feel amazing. I love fashion and it meant I was able to buy clothes from shops as before I had to buy my clothes online. "As a mum it has massively changed the game. As a 17 stone woman, I would be sweating at soft play. "I used to be embarrassed to do those things because of how I looked and my energy levels but now I feel so much better." 7 Gemma opted for a £4,200 gastric sleeve in June 2024 Credit: Kennedy News/@amysal93 7 Amy in May 2024 after coming out of her long term relationship Credit: Kennedy News/@amysal93 Amy's diet before and after AMY'S DIET BEFORE Breakfast: A fast food breakfast Lunch: Takeaway Dinner: Pizza or microwave meal AMY'S DIET NOW AFTER GASTRIC SLEEVE SURGERY: Breakfast: Poached eggs or avocado on toast Lunch: Chicken salad or high protein meal Dinner: A small portion of spaghetti bolognese or a high-protein meal And after getting her 'sparkle' back post break-up, she says she has started dating again and is now encouraging others to leave their relationship if they're unhappy. She added: "The break up was the best thing that has ever happened to me. It needed to happen and I dread to think where I would be if I was still in that relationship. "Do not let the fear of what your life will look like keep you miserable. Life's too short." SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION She posted her before and after snaps on her One person said: 'The way my jaw dropped !! You did that! I'm so proud of you.' Another added: 'Wowwww you look like your own daughter.' A third commented: 'pardon me! you look about 15 years younger.' What is the difference between a gastric band, bypass and sleeve? The three most widely used types of Gastric band: where a band is used to reduce the stomach's size, meaning you will feel full after eating a reduced amount of food where your digestive system is re-routed past stomach, so you digest less food and it takes less to make you feel full where some of the stomach is removed, to reduce the amount of food required to make you feel full When coupled with exercise and a healthy diet, weight loss surgery has been found to be effective in dramatically reducing a patient's excess body fat. Recent research in the United States found that people with gastric bands lose around half of their excess body weight. Meanwhile gastric bypasses reduce this excess body weight by two thirds post-op. However, it's not always successful - and patients still need to take responsibility for eating well and working out.
