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Back-to-School Lunches Reveal Stark Price Gaps Across Israeli Supermarkets
A study comparing prices of 15 common lunchbox items across 12 Israeli supermarket chains revealed significant price disparities, with identical baskets costing up to 26.3% more at the most expensive retailers.
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What happened
- 01Supermarket prices for identical school lunch items vary significantly in Israel.
- 02A basket of 15 lunch items can differ by over 26% between chains.
- 03Healthier and specialty items often show the largest price discrepancies.
- 04Traditional favorites like yellow cheese and pitas remain most popular with children.
- 05Parents are urged to compare prices to manage back-to-school food costs.
The findings highlight the need for parents to compare prices diligently to save money on recurring school lunch purchases.
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