Irish food prices the 2nd highest in the EU

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

A new EU-wide survey finds that Ireland is the second most expensive country in the EU for groceries; SaveAFewBob looks at what Irish consumers can do to save on their shopping Read More

Save money with Polish businesses

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

If you're looking to save money on everything from haircuts and beauty treatments to groceries, why not give your local Polish shop a whirl? Read More

Is organic food really worth it?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

We've all heard about the supposed benefits of organic food, but do these claims really stand up to scrutiny? Is it really worth paying extra for organic products? Or are consumers just falling for a clever marketing ploy? Read More

Grocery Shopping SURVEY

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

ownbrandsResearch undertaken this month by SaveAFewBob.ie has shown that 96% of Irish consumers are cutting back on their grocery bills. The research, commissioned by RED C research firm, investigated the various measures which Irish consumers are undertaking to save money on their groceries. Read More

Best in season means best in value for fruit and vegetables

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

eating-food-in-seasonSummertime and the healthy eating is easy. Make the most of the fact that in warmer weather you are much more inclined to eat well. What better time to get your five-a-day than while Mother Nature is doing her utmost to make sure that the tastiest Read More

Getting value for your weekly shop

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

grocery-shoppingIt is a common myth that cheap = unhealthy when it comes to food, a myth we are happy to dispel. While the fast-food chains target the nation’s purse strings with “unbeatable” cost-saving meals, the price your health will pay in the long run Read More