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Tiny $9 sausage roll has left Aussies furious about shrinkflation

A tiny sausage roll that cost $9 has fired up Aussies, who are furious at the latest example of shrinkflation. A person from Cairns posted the photo to Reddit, saying they bought it from a cafe and they were “really feeling the skrinkflation with this one,” as they scaled it on a napkin. The photo …

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Woolworths makes milk bottle caps clear for easier recycling

One of Australia’s biggest supermarkets has made a small but significant change to its milk bottles. Woolworths is ditching the light and dark blue bottle caps on its own-brand milk and moving to clear lids. Shoppers in NSW, Victoria, and Queensland may have already spotted the change with the initial trial starting this week. There are …

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Anger at price of Australian Cadbury item now in the UK

Cadbury chocolate enthusiasts on UK soil have reason to rejoice as a familiar yet exotic treat has found its way onto supermarket shelves. The spotlight shines on Cadbury’s Australian Twirl Bites, a favorite among Aussies for their unique flavors. Now, as reported by The Sun, shoppers in the UK have the opportunity to savor the taste of “Aus Twirl.” However, …

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LaManna: ‘Best supermarket in Australia’ found

It’s been described as “the best supermarket in Australia.” Italian supermarket LaManna in Essendon Fields, in northwest Melbourne, is making waves as literally the “perfect” supermarket. The LaManna family opened the hit store in 2010 and has slowly built up a cult following. And it really is a family affair. Vince LeManna, along with his …

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Fury erupts over Maccas’ iconic ‘Aussie’ dessert

Aussies went wild for the nostalgia of Maccas’ new Milo McFlurry, but now customers are furious about one key detail. News first broke the news of the Milo McFlurry coming to Aussie menus in August after food blogger @nectoriouspapi took to social media with an advertorial mock-up. Macca confirmed the dessert was indeed coming back but did …

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‘Pay to play’: Small brewers take aim at multinational ‘duopoly’ locking up pub taps

Australia’s foreign-owned beer “duopoly” behind the likes of VB and Toohey’s has been accused of freezing out small local brewers from pub taps with “anti-competitive” contracts. Independent brewers have long complained about being unable to compete with lucrative deals offered to venues by deep-pocketed multinationals, including cash rebates and other incentives such as furniture fit-outs. …

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Watermelon price skyrockets heading into summer months

Those who are hoping to sink their teeth into some watermelon will be left with a bad taste in their mouth as the price soars for the summer favorite. The major supermarkets are now selling watermelons for an eyewatering cost, thanks to seasonal change and supply challenges. Coles is now selling the fruit for $3.90-4.50 …

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Benihana fried rice recipe

Introduction: Benihana, the renowned Japanese teppanyaki restaurant chain, has captivated diners worldwide with its unique blend of entertainment and delicious cuisine. One of the most beloved dishes from their menu is the Benihana fried rice – a flavorful and aromatic rice dish prepared right before your eyes on the teppanyaki grill. While dining at Benihana …

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Old fashioned sloppy joes recipe

Introduction: In the realm of comfort food, few dishes evoke the same warm nostalgia as a hearty Sloppy Joe sandwich. Originating in the United States during the early 20th century, this beloved classic has remained a staple on family dinner tables and school cafeterias alike. While there are countless variations of this dish, there’s something …