Woolworths' Questionable Price Decline Claims Scrutinized
Woolworths touts 8 quarters of grocery price declines, but a closer look reveals the claim may not reflect the true cost of feeding a family today.
Woolworths has trumpeted eight consecutive quarters of year-on-year price declines for grocery items. However, a closer examination suggests this claim may not accurately reflect the real-world experience of families trying to put food on the table.
To truly pay less than two years ago, a family might need to make dinner from washed potatoes, cheese slices, white sugar and long grain rice - a far cry from the diverse, nutritious meals most households aspire to. The apparent price declines may be masking the rising costs of staple foods, forcing families to trade down to cheaper, less healthy options.
Source: The Guardian
