Woolworths has flagged shortages of frozen vegetables, particularly corn, and packaged foods, like potato chips, could hit shelves in the coming weeks after heavy rain damaged crops. But as inflation creeps up, petrol prices jump again and rents continue to rise, hunny, who can afford frozen or pre-prepared food in this economy?
The ultimate food/shopping/budgeting/life hack is this: buy what’s fresh and in season. Fresh produce shouldn’t be expensive if you know what to buy — and don’t shop at supermarkets.
Seriously, never buy fruit, veg or meat at a supermarket. If your aim is to spend less money on better quality food, shop at markets and greengrocers only. We explain the many convincing reasons why here
