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.
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Online grocery delivery reviews
Coles, Woolworths or Harris Farm – who gives the best home delivery experience?
Supermarket satisfaction survey review
We compare Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, IGA, Costco, Foodworks and more.
Buying guides
How to find the best grocery delivery service
They may be convenient but there are risks and challenges.
Articles
How much are you getting for your money? Unit pricing will tell you
Unit pricing in big supermarkets became mandatory in 2009, but there’s still a way to go to make it really work for consumers.
Big W Contempo best appliance buys
We reveal the products that impressed, and those you might want to think twice about before adding to your cart.
Cadbury, Coca Cola, Colgate. Which supermarket is cheapest for national brands?
We price national brand groceries at Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.
The best supermarket buys that topped our tests
Get the top scorers in one easy list and make shopping a cinch.
Woolworths vs Coles vs Aldi: which house brands win on taste?
We reveal the best budget buys for coffee, tea, jam, ice cream, butter and more.
10 thoughts you have shopping at Aldi
I am not going into the centre aisle, I am not going into the centre aisle.
Kmart Anko: Best buys and what to avoid
We reveal the products that impressed in our tests and the duds that disappointed.
How to shop safely at the supermarket during the COVID-19 outbreak
Steps you can take to ensure everyone's shopping experience is a safe one.
Food substitutes for when you've run out of ingredients
These stand-ins will help you finish your dish without having to nip to the shops.
Why it's still hard to find toilet paper at the supermarket
Panic buying, a lagging supply chain and being housebound have contributed to shortages in stores across the country.
Shopping at Aldi: best buys and what to avoid
Should you just buy everything at Aldi? Well, no. We look at ski gear, TVs, coffee machines, nappies and more.
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.
Best and worst household products of 2019
Winners and sinners from this year's CHOICE lab tests.
10 foods that topped CHOICE taste tests in 2019
These products were rated best in our tests this year – do they make it onto your shopping list?
Christmas groceries: which supermarket is cheapest?
We compare the price of a basket of Christmas grocery essentials at Aldi, Coles and Woolworths.
Should you buy your Christmas groceries online or instore?
Do you brave the crowds at your local supermarket, or is online shopping the key to nailing the big Christmas grocery shop?
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.
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?
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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