A special inquiry set up to test whether Australians are shelling out too much at the checkout comes to a crunch this week, with retail giants Coles, Woolworths and Bunnings all set to defend themselves from allegations the sector’s supermarket space is uncompetitive and exploitative. The Senate Select Committee onContinue Reading
Australians are wasting up to $2000 a year on uneaten groceries, with the majority saying fruit and vegetables are the main culprit. According to new research from Australian Pears, 80 per cent of Aussies say their grocery bills have jumped by at least 25 per cent over the last year,Continue Reading
The boss of HelloFresh has taken aim at Australia’s biggest supermarkets over pricing as he promises a “price lock” on food for months to come. Tom Rutledge, chief executive of the popular meal delivery service, hit out at the big supermarkets for their alleged “sneaky” tactics and promotions, which heContinue Reading
A mum’s grocery haul from 2022 has exposed just how much costs have increased in just two years, with Aussie’s claiming the same shop would be almost “impossible” in 2024. The woman shared photos of the groceries overflowing on top of her kitchen counters, revealing the pictures were taken almostContinue Reading
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says people could slash their grocery bills by ditching convenient and so-called “cheap” processed foods. With the cost of living front and centre of many Australians’ minds, news.com.au asked Jamie during his time in the country what food he thinks people are wasting their money on.Continue Reading
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver says people could slash their grocery bills by ditching convenient and so-called “cheap” processed foods. With the cost of living front and centre of many Australians’ minds, news.com.au asked Jamie during his time in the country what food he thinks people are wasting their money on.Continue Reading
Aldi has once again come out on top as Australia’s best-rated supermarket as the retailer fights to keep prices low amid the nation’s continued cost of living crisis. Canstar Blue surveyed 2582 shoppers about the country’s biggest grocery stores as part of its annual Supermarket Satisfaction Ratings. Aldi was theContinue Reading
Take a scroll through Instagram and it seems like almost everyone has fled Australia for a European summer. Scantily clad travellers pose in cobblestone streets and share images of their authentic Italian pizza. And while social media may be flooded with never-ending posts of holiday pictures, new data by bankingContinue Reading
A decision could be made this week to bring forward the national phasing out of cage eggs to 2036, 10 years ahead of schedule. Agriculture ministers will meet on Thursday to discuss the future of the country’s egg industry, sparking fears the proposed move could lead to skyrocketing prices andContinue Reading
Australians are spending $1565 more on groceries annually, with a third of the population flagging the rising cost of produce as their biggest financial burden, according to new data. A new survey by Compare the Market has found grocery bills are the primary financial concern for 32 per cent ofContinue Reading