Kroger "Value" Brand

[tavman]

What is everyone's experience with Kroger's "Value" store brand? I've noticed that they're generally even less expensive than the regular Kroger brand, but what's the quality like? Hard to mess up sugar too much, but what about chicken, canned veggies, etc?

Thanks!
Dave

[townshipboy07]

chicken?

[manders13]

To answer your question:

I have used the brand and i notice no difference. But, i did not grow up on name brand items. So as it may be different to some to me its just the same.

Are you talking about the FMV line? Never had a problem with sugar or a few toher items i bought.

As for the chicken White and blue package right? I get it because it is cheaper sometimes. Havent noticed a huge difference other then the wings, they seem to be pigeon wings lol

[Merczilla]

I asked Fred Meyer once (a Kroger Co) about their FMV brand sugar, if it was cane or beet. All I got told was it depended on their supplier at the time. *blinks* There's no way to tell on the package, they don't tell you. I prefer to stick with cane sugar, so I stick with C&H.

I sometimes will buy the FMV frozen veggies if they're on sale, and frequently buy the FMV bread as it's cheapest. About the only canned veggies I buy are green beans, sometimes creamed corn.

[FrugalJen]

We reguarly use the value brand sugar and on occasion i get the value brand wheat bread and once their chicken breasts i believe it was. I have been happy with what limited items i have purchased from the Value line.

[cecismom]

I just tried their freezer bags and they worked just fine!

[manders13]

sorry i didnt use detail.. i was about half asleep when i posted. I have used the bread and veggies, also there cookies (blue and white package) everything was fine.

I had no idea there were diff types of sugar :-O

I thought sugar was sugar!!

[isu_mom]

My ex works in the Kroger meat dept and said that their chicken comes from one of the major name brand companies (I think he said Tyson).

[Cincy Nancy]

My experience - FMV is just usually hit or miss.. tried some and loved them - others not so much

[zeezmom]

I've liked almost everything I've tried....there have been a few items we didnt like but all in all they have been good buys