Eggs were in short supply across major Australian supermarkets, with shelves left bare due to ongoing supply chain disruptions following an avian influenza outbreak in mid-2024. Besides the impacts of avian influenza, the crisis is being driven by seasonal demand surges and a growing shift away from caged eggs, according to the Australian egg industry, … Read more
Representation image. Christmas shopping Pixabay With Christmas just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to wrap up last-minute shopping and get everything ready for the holiday season. Whether you’re grabbing final gifts or making sure your home is prepared for the festivities, here’s what you need to know about store hours and what’s open … Read more
Consumers in Australia said supermarkets deserve part or a lot of the blame for rising living costs, suggesting that increasing competition between major stores like Coles and Woolworths could help lower costs, a new poll has revealed. Out of 1,014 respondents, 83% said supermarkets deserve some or a lot of blame for rising living costs, … Read more
Australian consumers shopping at Aldi are paying 25% less for grocery items compared with Coles and Woolworths, which charges near-identical prices, a study by the consumer advocacy group Choice has revealed. In the report, Choice states the price difference for a basket of 14 items, including apples, bread, milk and cheese bought at the two … Read more
