A popular almond milk brand will no longer be sold in Australian supermarkets after the shock announcement that it will be exiting the market. Almond Breeze milk products will stop being sold at Woolworths, Coles and all other national retailers once stock runs out, according to a notice issued onContinue Reading
Australia’s major supermarkets have been accused of potentially misleading consumers with promotional deals that offer little or no discount. Research by consumer advocacy group Choice suggests one-in-four shoppers find it difficult to identify when a supermarket label represents a genuine discount on the usual price. More than 1000 consumers acrossContinue Reading
A photo of a rare Woolworths store has flamed the ongoing debate around controversial self-service checkouts in Australian supermarkets. Supermarkets have angered many shoppers after expanding the number of self-serve options in stores while simultaneously increasing intense security measures and seemingly decreasing staffed tills. But one Woolworths store in Queensland’sContinue Reading
Bunnings has hit back at Woolworths over its calls to have the hardware giant swept into a regulatory crackdown on major supermarket chains. Under proposed new rules, grocery giants must follow a mandatory industry code of conduct when dealing with suppliers, or face hefty financial penalties that could reach upContinue Reading
A small discount store has become an unexpected focal point of a national debate as it defiantly embraces Australia Day merchandise. Silly Solly’s in Tuggerah, on the NSW Central Coast, claims it has seen a surge in demand for patriotic gear as major Australian supermarkets shy away from Australia DayContinue Reading
An Aussie shopper has been left stunned after her bid to “save money” by whipping up a home-cooked meal has left her almost $50 out of pocket. In a telltale sign that grocery costs have become completely unaffordable, Melbourne woman Nat shared the bill she racked up after popping intoContinue Reading
Shoppers have been left outraged after discovering a popular supermarket dessert costs drastically more in Australia than overseas. Streets Viennetta has been a firm favourite with lazy entertainers since its launch 1982, and for many of us, conjures up visceral memories of school holidays and special occasions. But the sweetContinue Reading
Is the price of potatoes still burning a hole in your pocket? Are staples like bread and milk eating into your budget? Prepare to eat cake: relentless weather extremes worldwide threaten a basket load of basic foods. Turbulent rains and drought are hammering crops in many parts of the world.Continue Reading
A wild new Coca-Cola flavour that has been created with the help of artificial intelligence is now being sold in Australia. Coca-Cola Y3000 Zero Sugar has just hit our shores, a limited-edition variety that is described as “future-flavoured”, though what exactly that means is unclear. The new Coca-Cola Y3000 ZeroContinue Reading
Woolworths has responded to criticism of its ongoing plastic-wrapping of continental cucumbers and other fresh produce. Nine Newspapers National Affairs Editor James Massola drew attention to the situation in a tweet on Saturday, commending the ACT government’s “terrific decision” to ban plastic bags. “But the decision by @woolworths to individuallyContinue Reading