Poppy seeds alert by Coles after customer falls ill Coles customers are being urged not to consume potentially poisonous poppy seeds after some batches remained on the shelves despite a recall in November. AAP · Jun 30, 2023
The pandemic pie peak has passed but we’re far from the demise of an Australian classic Consumption of meat pies has fallen back to pre-Covid levels, reflecting a return to normal patterns rather than a long-term crisis The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2023
Former Coles executive admits $1.9 million fraud Former Coles executive Aaron Baslangic stole more than $1.9 million in what a judge said was such a stupid scheme even a high school student could detect it. The New Daily · Jun 14, 2023
Australia’s supermarket duopoly didn’t start the inflation crisis, but it is making it worse Market concentration is allowing companies to reap record profits while workers and their families struggle to get by The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2023
Fair Work accuses Woolworths and Coles of setting up 'foreign' pay system to underpay workers The Fair Work Ombudsman tells the Federal Court that Coles and Woolworths have to pay for allegedly ripping off store workers via an illicit salary system. ABC News · Jun 5, 2023
Coles and Woolworths set up ‘foreign’ pay system The Fair Work Ombudsman has told the Federal Court that Coles and Woolworths have to pay for allegedly ripping off store workers via an illicit salary system. The New Daily · Jun 5, 2023
Coles vows to reduce plastic pollution and waste Supermarket giant Coles has partnered with leading environmental not-for-profit Planet Ark to further its efforts in reducing plastic pollution and waste. The New Daily · Jun 4, 2023
‘Deep regret’: Coles’ unpaid wages bill more than doubles Coles' wages scandal has blown out, with the supermarket giant revealing it has more than doubled since it was uncovered. The New Daily · Jun 2, 2023
Woolworths charges ahead as home delivery fleet goes electric Sydneysiders who order home delivery from Woolworths in coming weeks might see an electric truck arrive at their doorstep. The New Daily · Jun 1, 2023
Nationals push for $10m fines and ability to break up Coles and Woolworths if they abuse market power Exclusive: David Littleproud says former Coalition government was ‘too slow’ on compulsory grocery code of conduct The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023
Coles and Woolworths food prices rise by 9.6 per cent in past year, outpacing inflation rate Analysis by investment bank UBS finds food prices at Australia's major supermarket chains have risen at a faster rate than inflation. ABC News · May 23, 2023
Range of popular chips stripped from supermarket shelves Packets of one of the country's most popular chip brands have been pulled from shelves across Australia amid fears of contamination. The New Daily · May 18, 2023
PSA: DoorDash Is Giving Away Mother’s Day Flowers If You’ve Left It To The Last Min Yet Again The giveaway will go from Saturday May 13 to Sunday May 14. Pedestrian.tv · May 11, 2023
Just Some Basic Shit You Can’t Buy With Labor’s $2.85/Day JobSeeker Increase Imagine welfare increases being so low you can't even buy two-minute noodles with them. Pedestrian.tv · May 10, 2023
The New Daily · May 9, 2023 Coles to discard soft-plastic bags by the end of June Coles says its decision to phase out soft-plastic shopping bags nationwide will remove 230 million of them from circulation within a year.
The New Daily · May 9, 2023 Coles to phase out soft-plastic bags by the end of June Coles has promised to phase out soft-plastic shopping bags in-store and online by the end of next month. The supermarket chain says its remaining supply
ABC News · May 9, 2023 Ethylene gas on imperial mandarins improves visual appeal but may be reducing shelf life Citrus growers are trying to popularise mandarins with green tinges, but say shoppers have come to expect a perfect glossy orange colour created by gas treatments.
The New Daily · May 8, 2023 Coles and Woolworths begin moving REDcycle soft plastic stockpiles Coles and Woolworths say they will meet the deadline to begin disposing of tonnes of soft plastic waste stockpiled by REDcycle.
The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023 The cost of saving: 15 ways to actually save money in everyday life How much can changing electricity suppliers actually save you? When’s the best time to buy groceries? And how can you save on petrol? We ask the experts
ABC News · Apr 28, 2023 High costs, shortages and a push for free-range eggs show cracks in industry The phasing out of caged eggs and higher production costs for farmers continues to impact the supply of eggs to consumers.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2023 Australian supermarket lasagne taste test: the winner comes in at $2.49 After eating more than 3kg of layered pasta from the chilled and frozen section, Jinghua Qian has found a top pick
ABC News · Apr 26, 2023 Pig abattoir ceases operations amid investigation into 'serious and disturbing' allegations Warning: This story contains content that may distress some readers. A pig abattoir has ceased operations amid a formal investigation into "serious and disturbing allegations" of mistreatment of animals, including one pig having its testicles torn off by machinery.
The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023 Coles' Uber Eats deal brings the gig economy inside the traditional workplace This month Coles announced a major new partnership with Uber Eats that will further expand the supermarket giant’s links with the gig economy. Under the arrangement, Uber Eats drivers will not only complete home delivery for the supermarket, drivers will also pick and pack orders from supermarket shelves.
ABC News · Apr 24, 2023 Gig economy shifts as Uber takes on supermarket delivery, government pushes for minimum employment standards Deals between Coles, Uber and a key transport union establishing minimum conditions — ahead of the threat of legislation — could mean better days for gig economy workers.
The New Daily · Apr 24, 2023 Clock ticks for Coles and Woolworths to shift soft plastic stockpile Australia's supermarket chains will not receive any more time to move high-risk soft plastic stockpiles from the REDcycle recycling scheme.