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Supermarkets

Get the low-down on supermarkets' tricks of the trade, loyalty rewards cards and market dominance.

We all need to buy our food somewhere, and it's pretty likely you'll end up shopping in an outlet owned by one of the big two supermarkets chains in Australia. Feeding ourselves should be a simple task, but there's a lot to think about when going to the supermarket – like cost, country of origin, privacy, the environmental impact and market dominance. CHOICE takes you through the aisles to help you make the most of your weekly shop.

Meet the shopping team

Review and compare

Supermarket satisfaction survey review We compare Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Costco, Foodworks and more.

Online grocery delivery review Coles, Woolworths or Harris Farm – who gives the best home delivery experience?

Buying guides

How to find the best grocery delivery service Online grocery shopping may be convenient but it does have its own risks and challenges.

Articles

Is a Costco membership worth it? We look at whether you'll get great deals or if it's all just a jumbo-sized novelty.

Changes needed to improve unit pricing The system is effective, but needs to be more accessible to everyone.

Kmart: best buys and what to avoid From coffee machines and trampolines to heaters and electric blankets, here's what to buy and what to dodge.

Shopping at Aldi: best buys and what to avoid Should you just buy everything at Aldi? Well, no. We look at ski gear, TVs, nappies and more.

2019 supermarket survey: Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, IGA and more Our supermarket survey reveals your best and worst supermarkets for 2019.

The best and worst supermarkets according to Australian shoppers Coles, Woolworths, Costco and Aldi versus Harris Farm, Foodland, FoodWorks and IGA.

'Why I hate using the supermarket self checkout' Are they really that convenient when it takes so long to scan everything?

The 2019 Aldi snow and ski gear sale The Aldi ski gear sale is coming up: we look at what's up for grabs and if it's worthy of all the hype.

Using your own plastic containers at Coles, Woolworths and IGA You already bring your own bags to the supermarket, so why not BYO plastic containers?

Christmas groceries: which supermarket is cheapest? We compare the price of a basket of Christmas grocery essentials at Aldi, Coles and Woolworths.

Best and worst household products of 2018 The products which performed best in our tests and those which failed to impress.

How we test online grocery delivery services This is how we got our results when we tested the online grocery delivery services offered by Woolworths, Coles and Harris Farm Markets.

Are packaged groceries cheaper? Compare the price before you check out.

Aldi Special Buys called out as illegal bait advertising It's not uncommon for avid Aldi fans to go home disappointed on Saturday mornings.

Shoppers skipping on healthy groceries as living costs rise, says Coles 'Why should Australia pay more for big-brand items?', asks the supermarket chain's MD.

Woolworths phasing out disposable plastic bags Shoppers will have to buy reusable bags or bring their own.

Coles admits 'crazy' expensive grocery prices need to be cut Managing director plans to lower prices.

Which supermarket has the cheapest groceries? We investigate prices at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA to see which chain offers the most savings.

Australia Day honours for unit pricing advocate More consumer advocacy left to do, says recipient Ian Jarratt

CHOICE calls for unit pricing review We believe unit pricing should and can be better.

Market monopolies in Australia Is Australian suffering from a market concentration crisis?

Aussie Farmers Direct expands to full online supermarket Australian fresh food delivery service to offer a one-stop shop online.

Woolies relaunches its rewards program Is a 0.5% return for every dollar spent enough?

Coles ordered to repay suppliers $12m 1 July 2015 | A number of Coles' suppliers will be refunded as part of the ACCC's proceedings over unconscionable conduct.

Woolworths' Anzac campaign slammed 15 April 2015 | 'Fresh In Our Memories' branding receives widespread backlash.

Reducing food waste How to ensure food is tasted, not wasted.

ACCC to put Woolworths under the microscope 6 January 2015 | Supermarket giant feels the heat from the regulator after complaints from suppliers

Bottleshop prices Supermarkets dominate bottleshop sales, but not everyone's toasting their success.

Sustainable shopping bags Why use plastic bags when you know the world can't take it?

Supermarket sales tricks How supermarkets are designed to make you spend more.

CHOICE supermarket special investigation Australia's big two supermarkets put the price squeeze on suppliers and brands.

Supermarket wines Is that bottle of wine premium or home brand? The answer may surprise you.

Unit pricing rules not always followed Check the numbers closely to get the best deal.

Coles' partnership with GE Capital raises concerns Supermarket's joint venture with GE Capital could have repercussions for consumers.

Fresh food tricks How fresh is it really? We reveal the tricks producers and supermarkets use to keep food looking fresh.

Kogan enters online grocery market 9 February 2015 | Supermarkets face increased competition as Kogan.com starts selling discounted grocery products.

How we survey supermarket grocery prices Our comprehensive, independent survey of grocery prices out in the field reveals which supermarket chain offers the greatest savings. Here's how we do it.

Woolworths and Aldi under fire from ACCC ACCC investigates reports of Woolworths and Aldi breaching Food and Grocery Code.

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The shopping team

Our researchers have been sniffing out dodgy supermarket practices for some time now, and whether they're shopping for their own families or trawling the aisles on CHOICE's time, they're always on the lookout for anything that may hurt or benefit everyday consumers throughout Australia.

Rachel Clemons Investigative journalist

Nutrition, Diet and fitness, Feeding children, Food warnings and safety, Groceries, Packaging labelling and advertising

Jemma Castle

Kate Browne

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