WW & Coles Ripping the Consumer off

This article taken from the ABC typifies the misuse of buying power of the major supermarkets. They are only interested in making as much money as they can, and do not give any regard for Australian Suppliers or Growers in their pursuit of the holy dollar.

They constantly bombard us with their Specials and glossy brochures, but for their suppliers to continue selling their products through the chains, the suppliers end up by paying for their glossy magazines and promotions.  

The consumer as a whole are getting smarter, they watch the prices closely. They are buying smarter for those that can afford it, for those that can’t, it becomes a struggle and people are forced to by housebrands. I noticed this morning that when I purchased some canola spread, it had increased by 5% since last week, that is greater than our inflation rate, and what is going to happen after the Carbon tax comes in, it will probably increase even more. I don’t Trust WW or Coles and their fancy slogans; all they are doing is ripping off the consumer.

We as consumers have a right to buy Australian Made goods, not inferior imported product.

Stand up Australia, and support our Farmers and Manufacturers

Extract form the ABC article

The rich adventurer Dick Smith has given away $100,000 worth of tinned beetroot to protest against supermarket power in Australia.

Mr Smith bought a paddock of beetroot from a NSW farmer last year, and had it canned ready for sale for a dollar a can.

But he was told by Woolworths and Coles that it was too expensive, as Aldi was selling beetroot for 20 cents less.

He says the supermarkets are making more money, by heavily discounting certain items, like vegetables and milk.

"It's very cunning, what they'll do is sell it below cost until Heinz close down, all the Australian suppliers close down, then of course it will come from China where it will probably only cost 20 or 30 cents a cost.

"So it's a way of changing the market."

The closure of Heinz beetroot cannery in Queensland affects Lockyer Valley beetroot farmers.

Lockyer Farmers United say their future lies in finding more convenient packaging than tins, to compete with cheaper imports.

Colin Dorber says consumers don't want to fuss with tinned beetroot.

"You open it, it's full to the top with beetroot and juice.

"The juice goes everywhere you can't see how much is left, once you've opened it you've got to use it all.

"We've got to find a method of packaging beetroot that allows the consumer to use it - save it - use it -save it, and that packaging has got to be price competetive."

My next article coming soon will be about a way that you can save money on buying groceries and use this saving to paying for other increased costs like electricity, which by all indications are increasing on the 1^st July this year due to the carbon tax.