Frisp Oats Peanut Butter products have been urgently recalled from Woolworths stores across Australia after they were found to contain an undeclared allergen. The supplier, Globe Consultancy Services Pty Ltd, issued the recall after milk was discovered in the 150g single-serve products otherwise sold as vegan. “Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should … Read more
Drakes Supermarkets has started a trial of putting expensive meats into global position system (GPS) tracked polycarbonate security cases in an attempt to reduce millions of dollars lost to shoplifting. The supermarket chain said if a shopper leaves the store without paying for the meat, the case will alert the store and the suspect can … Read more
Woolworths, Coles, ALDI and IGA supermarkets have released their trading hours for the Easter 2024 long weekend. Whether you need to stock up on last minute Easter eggs or supplies for Easter feasts with family and friends, it’s important to know when your local store is open. Many supermarkets are closed or have restricted hours … Read more
Aussie shoppers are paying some of the highest prices for food in the developed world as they navigate a cost-of-living crisis. “Australians are paying 54 per cent more than the world average for food,” Labor MP Andrew Charlton told 7NEWS. The revelation has added further pressure on the government to break up the power of … Read more
Shoppers have taken to social media to complain about a dramatic rise in the price of a popular staple vegetable at Woolworths, Coles and various independent retailers. Sharing on Reddit, customers have been left speechless over the skyrocketing price of cabbage in the past week. One Gold Coast shopper reported seeing one local green grocer … Read more
Several popular grocery items struck by “shrinkflation” have been identified, showing where customers already feeling the pinch at the checkout are now getting even less value for their money. Shrinkflation is a term used to describe items that have been reduced in size or weight, with the price remaining the same. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more
Coles has introduced another new security measure to fight back against theft in its stores, this time focusing on meat products. The supermarket giant has added security tags to higher-priced meat products, including premium beef eye fillets and porterhouse steak, trialling the new measure in 10 stores in Victoria. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Security tags … Read more
Coles and Woolworths are being urged to scrap member-only prices for customers who have joined membership programs. A parliamentary hearing into supermarket prices will take place in Melbourne on Wednesday, with consumer advocates to push for fairer prices at the check-out. The inquiry was launched in response to allegations of major supermarkets price gouging customers, … Read more
Farmers and producers are set to give evidence about dealing with major supermarkets at a parliamentary inquiry into price gouging at the checkout. A Senate committee examining supermarket prices is holding a hearing at Orange in the NSW central west on Tuesday, with growers and agriculture groups to appear. Orchard farmers from the region will … Read more
Fizzy drink lovers in Australia are in for a lean period, with supermarket shelves running dry off the back of a shortage of a key ingredient. Beverage-grade liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) is what gives soft drinks and soda waters their pop, but supply issues on the east coast are now being felt at the checkout … Read more
