In sticker-shock over prices at your local supermarket? As food costs continue to rise (the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts a three to four percent increase in 2008), rely on these money-saving strategies.

1. Pick products on the top and bottom shelves at the supermarket. Bigger sizes of items, which tend to offer a lower price per unit, are usually placed on the highest and lowest shelves. Smaller sizes, with a higher price per unit, are often given prime placement at eye level.