What’s news in Australia’s supermarkets this week?
Aldi will not go ahead with its snow sale this year. The company cancelled the event citing “deep disruption” to supply chain issues and felt the “responsible option” was to make food items a priority instead.
The annual event had reached cult status in Australia with shoppers queuing for hours. It’s been especially popular for parents who don’t want to spend a lot on gear for growing children.
Aldi has promised the sale will go ahead next year.
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Missed out on an Aldi Special Buys product? Let’s face it, some of those centre aisle items fly out of the store. Well, Aldi now has an online clearance shop.
As with most Aldi products, it can be a bit hit and miss. Don’t expect a full range of products, but it’s handy to have scroll through if you’ve had your eye on something but missed the in-store offering.
Also good for products that are out of season – inflatable pools in winter for example, if that’s your thing – and products that don’t have a use-by timeline such as household appliances and books.
Coles has once again got behind the motor neurone disease (MND) cause. Coles has the Big Freeze beanie and branded pork products at all its stores until 21 June.
The Big Freeze is a multi-pronged campaign spearheaded by former AFL great and MND sufferer Neale Daniher. Big Freeze culminates in an annual event at the MCG and last year it raised a record $14.7 million despite the pandemic.
The campaign has invested more than $55.9 million in research since it began in 2014, funding 12 clinical trials and 22 drug development projects.
Also available at Coles Express and Bunnings.
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Best buys this week
Coles
Sensible: Cold Power liquid 1.8lt or 2kg pack, half price at $9.75, good for your wallet and you’ll also save some on bills using a cold-water wash.
Indulgence: Darryl Lea Bullets, half price at $2.45. Darryl Lea bounced back from administration in 2012 with new ownership and a new range of products that have hit the spot with consumers. Its chocolate liquorice range is one of the best on the market and at half price this week, it’s time to go shopping.
Woolworths
Sensible: Still emotionally scarred by early pandemic panic buying and all those empty shelves? Top up your pantry staples with a 10kg Sunrice white medium grain pack half price at $16. Seems like it’s a lot because it is, but at cents per serve it’s a real saver.
Indulgence: Arnott’s’ chocolate covered biscuit range, half price at $2. Hard to go past this offer and some classic Australian favourites on the list include Mint Slice, Teddy Bear biscuits and Wagon Wheels. Until 31 May
Product recall: Deep Coriander Chutney, 283g, by Parasam Foods. Recalled due to possible allergy issues.
IGA
Sensible: Pork shoulder at $8.50 per kilo. With other red meat prices continuing to escalate at an eye-watering pace, pork remains well priced. Ideal for winter slow cooker recipes including pulled pork.
Indulgence: Cadbury block range $2.50 – another Australian classic.
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Aldi
Sensible: KRC butterflied pork shoulder. Great for the barbie and all the hard work’s been done with the chilli caramel marinade. Until 31 May.
Indulgence: De’Longhi kitchen appliance range. In a pastel palette with retro styling, this range of classics will look great in any kitchen, priced from $59.99 for a kettle to $149 for an air fryer. On sale until 28 May.
Recall: Easy Home Multicyclonic vacuum cleaner.
The bagless vacuum cleaner was sold between 5 February 2022 and 3 March 2022 and can be either blue or red.
Consumers can return the unit to an Aldi store for a refund. For further inquiries, contact the Aldi helpline on 1300 124 326.
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