Well, this is just awful.
The Herald Sun has reported today that multipacks of Shapes and Tiny Teddies have gone from a generous ten bags per pack to a measly eight bags per multipack.
Despite the 20 percent downsize, the retail price remains the same. At $3.99, we’re now paying 50 cents a mini pack instead of the former 40 cents.
Nicky Thomson, an Arnott’s spokeswoman told the Herald Sun the changes are in a bid to reduce energy costs. It was either reduce the size or charge more per packet.
“As with all business, from time to time it is necessary for us to review the prices of our products. Recent increases in energy costs mean costs across our Australian bakeries are higher,” she said.
This is a concern for many parents already struggling to feed their families, who are taking to social media to vent their concerns.
For those who are worried about price hikes we have a few money-saving supermarket hacks worth knowing.
Discounted items
Ask supermarket staff to point you in the direction of their discounted area as soon as you arrive. You’ll often find slightly damaged goods (like dented cans) that have been marked down. If you can, switch to late-night grocery runs. Most supermarkets discount fresh produce or products that are close to their use-by date at the end of the day.
Stock up
It’s often more cost effective to buy your groceries in bigger pack sizes. They generally have a lower unit price (more on this later) than smaller packs. If you use a product often or it’s non-perishable like, say, toilet paper, buy a bigger size to save money in the long run.
Look at your receipt
Before you leave the supermarket, glance over your receipt. If you notice anything wrong, speak to a member of staff because, according to the Australian Retailers Association code of practice, if an item scans up wrong, you get it for free. Conditions apply.
