What is Foodcents?
Food Cents is a free online service that combines all specials on organic and natural grocery products in Vancouver. Every person has the right to eat nourishing, toxin-free food, and by using our service consumers can optimize their grocery spending budget.

Why Should I Choose Organic?
Most conventionally packaged foods are made with artifical preservatives, colors, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Many of these are known carcinogens acknowledged by the US Environemental Protection Agency, and are banned in many countries in Europe and Asia. Unfortunately, in North America, foods containing these harmful substances are not required to be labeled as such. Choosing organically produced food ensures that no more of these toxins will be entering your body. With that comes a greater piece of mind for you and your family.

Organic farmers also practice sustainable farming using various methods of composting, manure fertilization, natural pest control, cover crops, and crop rotation. Besides pesticide reduction, these methods help maintain nutrients in the soil, leaving more viable nutrients for our bodies to absorb. By purchasing from organic farmers and companies you are supporting a sustainable, healthy, agricultural industry.

How do I read your listings?
The items are listed under categories in each post, and then listed by type of food, and brand name alphabetically. This is followed by the price and size of package, as well as the varieties that are included. In the case of produce, this will also include where the produce is coming from ie, BC, California, Mexico, Imported. Last but not least, is the store where it is on sale, and the date that the sale ends.

Alternatively, you can use the search bar in the upper right hand corner of the page to search through the entire site for keywords.

How often is your site updated?
Our goal is to keep the site current and update it with all changes in prices. If you see a price change that we have missed, please make us aware by commenting on the posts, or by email at info@foodcents.org.

Are you recommending that I go to all of these stores for my groceries?
No. Not unless you are cycling or on foot! Many neighbourhoods now have several grocery options so you can find the best price on your food staples and then decide where best to purchase them. Another great way to use our list is to plan your grocery needs, make a list, and then compare the prices at the different stores. Often, the same items will be on sale at multiple stores for similar prices. Do you work in a different area than your home? Why not use our map to see if any of the stores that are not in your home neighbourhood, are close to your work? Once you have your grocery list you can stop by on your lunch or after work to get the best deals.

Why do you include some foods that are not organic?
We would like to have the majority of our foods listed be organic, but there are some products included on this site that are natural, additive-free, or specialty items like gluten-free or lactose-free.