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Kochie supermarket confession shocks viewers: 'Hang me dry'

Sunrise viewers poked fun at co-host David ‘Kochie’ Koch after he admitted to mixing cucumber and zucchini. Fans have been divided with some believing the jumble was “just sad”, while some empathized, saying it could be “complicated”. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Kochie is confused at the supermarket Watch Sunrise on Channel 7 and free streaming on 7plus >> Kochie and host Monique Wright were interviewing a supermarket assistant when Monique saw the perfect opportunity to point out Kochie’s mistakes. “Did you find that people mix zucchini and cucumbers?” he asked the worker. Monique then refers to an incident where Kochie’s wife, Libby, asked for help in the kitchen. David ‘Kochie’ Koch is involved in a supermarket. Credit: Sunrise “And when Lib asked him to steam the zucchini, (Kochie) steamed the cucumbers. “Is it common? Is that normal, Steve?” he asked, as an embarrassed Kochie raised his hand, admitting he made a mistake. “I can’t say it’s too common, I’ve never come acros

A trash can full of used supermarket products is used to anger Ann. Now he sees them as saviors

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When she was working for a supermarket, Ann witnessed huge waste products being dumped at the end of each shift. He said employees can’t pick up wasted items at a cheaper price or for free. “It makes me very angry. It makes me question the company’s approach to waste and their environmental impact,” he said. “If stores want to dispose of edible products perfectly, we have to be able to pick them up and use them.” Ann is new to trash diving and says it can be a lifesaver as she struggles to make ends meet. ( provided ) Now Ann is one of the thousands of Australians struggling to keep food on the table as prices rise — and the bins behind those shops are up for looting. “My daughter is ashamed of being ‘poor’ because all her school friends live in a big private house, and their parents drive expensive cars,” she said. “We don’t live on the poverty line, but we live very simply, without the luxuries or advantages that people with more money can buy. We live in small government subsidize

Woolworths and Coles announce epic 1/2 price sale - get the full list here

Woolworths and Coles have announced their half-price discounts for the coming week – and there’s plenty to offer shoppers. The supermarket giant has slashed the prices of some kitchen, refrigerator, health, beauty and laundry purchases for just seven days. The Woolies and Coles special includes many top brands, including Dynamo, Uncle Tobys, Tip Top, Arnott’s, Libra, Cold Power and Finish – for as low as 72 cents. For more Food related news and videos check out Food >> The markdown is available from Wednesday, July 20, to midnight Tuesday, July 26. Scroll down for the full list of reduced purchases. Woolworths and Coles have announced their 1/2 price special for the coming week. Credit: AP A recall of popular spices from hundreds of stores nationwide Woolworths Here’s a half price Woolworths special for July 20 through midnight, July 26. Family favorite Uncle Tobys Roll Ups 94g Pk 6 – was $4, now $2 Tip Top English Muffin Pk 6 – was $5.30, now $2.65 Arnott’s Shapes or Mini B

Household budget squeezed as Coles raises the price of home-brand milk

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One of Australia’s largest supermarkets has announced a huge price hike for its branded milk which is sure to put more pressure on family budgets. Key points: The price of Coles home-brand milk will increase by 25 cents per liter for 1L and 2L bottles It said rising procurement, transportation and packaging costs were behind the increase He also said that they pay farmers more for their milk Coles said his own 1-liter fresh milk would jump 25 cents from $1.35 to $1.60 per liter while a 2-liter bottle would increase to $3.10 from $2.60. It was the most substantial one-time increase since supermarkets introduced the controversial $1 per liter milk in 2011, which slashed retail prices of milk by a third. Coles, Woolworths and Aldi all raised their supermarket milk prices by 10c per liter in December last year. The increase was the first increase by a retailer in more than two years after the last three hiked prices by 10 cents in July 2019 after ending dollar milk earlier that year. Coles

As green vegetable prices spike, data shows some manufactured goods remain stable

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The fact that food prices in Australia have soared this year is not new news for most people. Key points: Deakin University research shows lettuce, broccoli and tomato prices have soared Amid other cost of living pressures, more people are seeking help with food costs There are calls for a national strategy to ensure Australians can access healthy food But tracking data for 28 specific grocery items over the past few years shows which product prices have gone up the most, which have fallen and which have remained stable. Figures from Deakin University’s Institute of Health Transformation support the most eye-catching increase – the skyrocketing price of lettuce. Data shows lettuce has jumped 150 percent in 12 months, up from the national average of $2 per head for icebergs last year to $5 in 2022. All kinds of leafy greens have disappeared from store aisles in recent months, including broccoli, which had the second biggest jump. It jumped from $6.90 per kilo in June last year to $11.90