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This genius app will save you money on your groceries every week

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As the cost of living continues to rise, there’s one app helping families to save money on their groceries every week. 

Watch: How to organise your pantry

Frugl Grocery is a free app for iOS and Android that keeps you updated with the best grocery prices every week from Coles, ALDI, Woolworths, IGA and more.

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Plan your meals and save money

Create lists of regular pantry items you usually buy, and Frugl will tell you the best retail prices. But that’s not all. Frugl can help you avoid specific allergens in your food, like nuts or dairy. Or, if you want to cut back on sugar, you can set recommended dietary intake levels for products.

Sean Smith, the CEO and Managing Director of Frugl, says, “The app offers shoppers up-to-the-minute pricing and specials across each of the major supermarkets as well as vital dietary, allergen and health information. There’s also a collaborative shopping list function, product scanning and peer-to-peer reviews. 

“It is a great way families, in particular, can budget on their weekly shop by using multiple features, such as cutting down food items that contain gluten, if a member of the family was intolerant, or simply categorised into what supermarket has the best deals.”

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Frugl Grocery Price Index

This week, Frugl launched its Frugl Grocery Price Index (Frugl GPI), the first-ever comprehensive analysis of grocery prices in Australian supermarkets. 

In news that will surprise no one, the latest report reveals grocery prices have increased by 6.75% in the past 12 months.

The annual increase for beef is the highest for all categories at 14.60%. The most significant quarterly increases were seen in fruit & vegetables (7.48%) and pantry categories (6.08%). The essential fruits and vegetables responsible for the rise were green beans, zucchinis, strawberries and broccoli. 

Apple lovers can rejoice, though, because apple prices have been falling across most Australian states, with Queensland (-27%) and Tasmania (-35%) seeing the most significant decreases in the last quarter.

Download the Frugl app for iOS and Android here. 

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Writer Livia Gamble Senior Digital Content Producer

With a Bachelor’s degree in communications and over a decade of industry experience, Livia is a seasoned content producer and editor who has a knack for crafting articles brimming with helpful information you never knew you needed (but you do). She has covered various topics, from home decor and gardening to health and wellness, showcasing her versatility and expertise. Livia's writing has been featured in publications such as the lifestyle section of the Sydney Morning Herald. Additionally, she has worked as a content editor for various parenting and lifestyle brands, including Babyology and Essential Kids. When she isn’t reporting on ways to improve your home and garden, she can be found crocheting ponchos and attempting to master the perfect homemade pizza dough.

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