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Australian supermarket yoghurt taste test: ‘Greek is almost always superior to plain’

From the ‘refined and unradical’ to ‘mild, emotionless’ mouthfuls, Nicholas Jordan samples 17 unsweetened, unflavoured yoghurts – and experiences culture shock.

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'Unbalanced' duopoly impacting shoppers, farmers

The major supermarkets have offered "rock bottom" prices for purchasing produce because of their influence, farmers have told a parliamentary hearing.

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At Sydney’s fruit and veg market, buying in bulk costs barely 30% of supermarket prices

Consumers who get up early and get organised can buy a box of produce for $20 that would have cost $66 at Woolworths

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Aldi has stopped growing, right when we need it most

In a time of supermarket price gouging, Australia needs alternative supermarket chains to help keep product costs competitive.

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Assange doomed by the weakness of a government behold to US interest

Crikey readers weigh in on the plight of Julian Assange, the implosion of Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci, and Qantas’ price gouging.

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Afternoon Update: Labor pushes to outlaw vapes by 1 July; inflation flat at 3.4%; and asbestos crisis spreads to Queensland

Jesse Baird and Luke Davies’s bodies sent for postmortem as NSW police continue search for evidence

The Guardian - AU

Piggy politicians squeal for end to greedy grocers

Strutting through parliament as swindling swines, independent MPs Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie have called on the government to break up the major supermarkets.

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Australian supermarket pesto taste test: ‘grassy and sandy’ celebrity sauce is bottom of the list

Which jars come closest to capturing the magic of the Genovese sauce? From ‘balanced and aromatic’ to ‘bewilderingly affordable’, these are the results of the great pesto testo

The Guardian - AU

Crikey reader reply: A supermarket owner on how the duopoly dictates prices

There’s often a disparity between what the consumer pays and the wholesale cost of a product — and it dictates prices at stores like mine.

Crikey

Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough

Coles Group chief executive Leah Weckert says the supermarket chain earns less than $3 for every $100 spent in its stores, and its profit has dropped.

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Here's why there's certain fizzy drinks missing from supermarket shelves

Why Kooragang Island is at the epicentre of the issue.

Newcastle Herald

The bulk billing rebate needs some urgent attention

'My GP and specialist visits are more than monthly'

Newcastle Herald

Facing facts: ABC pulls the plug on RMIT factchecking collaboration

Decision to switch to in-house verification unit comes after broadcaster caught up in voice referendum culture war between university and Sky News. Plus: hubbub over Hubbl as News Corp launches streaming device

The Guardian - AU

As Banducci checks out of Woolworths, another woman is tasked with saving a sinking ship

Amanda Bardwell replaces the humiliated Woolworths CEO at a time of public scrutiny, price gouging claims and a falling share price. It’s a familiar example of pushing someone off the glass cliff.

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Woolworths’ Outgoing CEO Will Receive A Payout Of Up To $24 Million Just For Retiring

Woolworths' outgoing CEO Brad Banducci could receive up to $24 million as his "golden handshake" for retiring as CEO.

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Afternoon Update: PM says Coalition ‘just wrong’ on visas; ex-Ten presenter and partner missing; and can you remember these ‘best picture’ films?

Albanese says visa checks for Palestinians ‘exactly the same as what was in place’ under Coalition

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Culture warriors line up to take credit for Brad Banducci’s self-checkout

Forget Four Corners — according to parts of the media and certain politicians, a certain exhausted word was responsible for Brad Banducci’s exit.

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Afternoon Update: Woolworths shares plunge; NZ MP dies after charity run; and AstraZeneca boss’s $33m paycheque

Supermarket giant’s CEO resigns unexpectedly amid increasing political pressure over record profits during cost-of-living crisis

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Woolworths shares plunge as CEO Banducci plans exit

Woolworths shares were down more than seven per cent by midafternoon, on track for their worst single-day losses since late 2021.

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Woolies CEO to step down as cost-of-living weighs heavy

Politicians have lambasted Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci for his company's role in the cost-of-living crisis after he announced his resignation.

Crikey

Banducci has resigned after an ‘on the record’ bungle. But what does the phrase really mean?

It’s a term everyone has heard but few truly understand, and it can lead to awkward interactions with journalists and the media.

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'Do the right thing': PM's warning to Coles and Woolies

Coles and Woolworths have been put on notice, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning public opinion could have a big impact on the supermarket giants.

AAP

Aussie firms fall short of global net zero standards

Large Australian corporations are failing to meet global best practice when it comes to reducing their carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new study.

The Guardian - AU

Ten of Australia’s top companies lack clear plans to stop using or supporting fossil fuels, report says

UTS researchers say firms including Coles, Woolworths, Telstra, Rio Tinto and Qantas have no ‘comprehensive, independently verified and fully costed plan’ to reduce emissions

The Guardian - AU

Australian supermarket chocolate gifts taste test: Aldi treats leave our experts ‘speechless’

For Valentine’s Day Tristan Lutze tries nine brands of gift-worthy chocolates to learn that elephants are not romantic – and desiccated coconut lingers forever

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