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- West Australian
‘Tyrell-ble': Beloved chip brand Tyrrells pulled from major Australian supermarkets due to low demand
Australians have been caught off guard by the quiet disappearance of a beloved chip brand from supermarket shelves without warning. UK -born snack brand Tyrrells has been pulled from Woolworths , Coles and IGA stores, without an official announcement. The change was spotted by a frustrated Reddit user who posted about it last Thursday. 'Gone from their shelves without warning or even clearance tags. Didn't even get a chance to stock up,' the user wrote. 'These were f****** good, made in Australia with Aussie potatoes, and at $3.80 for 165g. Price does what it says, without stupid price hikes and fake offers.' Other users echoed the disappointment. 'WHAT! OUTRAGE! They were the only chips I bought,' one comment read. 'These are the king of chips and I am heartbroken,' another said. 'Damn, that's really disappointing. They were the best chips on the shelves,' a third added. 'Absolutely unacceptable. These are the only good chips,' someone else chimed in. 'That's tyrell-ble,' another joked. Snackbrands Australia, the maker of Tyrrells, confirmed the brand has been discontinued due to low demand. 'We always aim to bring delicious snacks to our consumers in line with their needs, however we sadly had to retire the Tyrrells brand from market due to insufficient levels of consumer demand,' the company said in a statement. 'We realise that there will always be true lovers of the brand out there however we need to balance the requirements of our consumers as well as our retail partners when making these tough decisions.' Both Coles and Woolworths confirmed to they are no longer stocking Tyrrells chips. has also reached out to IGA for confirmation. Snackbrands said Tyrrells will still be available 'for the foreseeable future' in some Harris Farm stores, and suggested fans try their other products. 'The good news is that we continue to innovate and offer great alternatives under our Kettle and Natural Chip Company brands,' a spokesperson added. Tyrrells chips can still be found on Amazon , with nine 165g bags of the classic Pot Crispy Salted flavour currently available for $15.86. Some Reddit users reported spotting a few bags at 7-Eleven and The Reject Shop. Tyrrells, originally founded on a farm in Herefordshire, England in 2002, is known for its hand-cooked, premium potato chips made from locally grown ingredients. The brand entered the Australian market in 2014, initially importing products from the UK. From 2016, following its acquisition of Yarra Valley Snack Foods, Tyrrells chips were made locally in Victoria using Australian potatoes.
Perth Now
3 hours ago
- Perth Now
Aussie snack lovers shattered as popular chips disappear from shelves
Australians have been caught off guard by the quiet disappearance of a beloved chip brand from supermarket shelves without warning. UK-born snack brand Tyrrells has been pulled from Woolworths, Coles and IGA stores, without an official announcement. The change was spotted by a frustrated Reddit user who posted about it last Thursday. 'Gone from their shelves without warning or even clearance tags. Didn't even get a chance to stock up,' the user wrote. 'These were f****** good, made in Australia with Aussie potatoes, and at $3.80 for 165g. Price does what it says, without stupid price hikes and fake offers.' Other users echoed the disappointment. 'WHAT! OUTRAGE! They were the only chips I bought,' one comment read. 'These are the king of chips and I am heartbroken,' another said. 'Damn, that's really disappointing. They were the best chips on the shelves,' a third added. 'Absolutely unacceptable. These are the only good chips,' someone else chimed in. 'That's tyrell-ble,' another joked. Coles has confirmed it is no longer stocking Tyrrells chips. Credit: Coles Woolworths has pulled Tyrrells chips from its shelves. Credit: Woolworths Snackbrands Australia, the maker of Tyrrells, confirmed the brand has been discontinued due to low demand. 'We always aim to bring delicious snacks to our consumers in line with their needs, however we sadly had to retire the Tyrrells brand from market due to insufficient levels of consumer demand,' the company said in a statement. 'We realise that there will always be true lovers of the brand out there however we need to balance the requirements of our consumers as well as our retail partners when making these tough decisions.' Both Coles and Woolworths confirmed to they are no longer stocking Tyrrells chips. has also reached out to IGA for confirmation. Snackbrands said Tyrrells will still be available 'for the foreseeable future' in some Harris Farm stores, and suggested fans try their other products. 'The good news is that we continue to innovate and offer great alternatives under our Kettle and Natural Chip Company brands,' a spokesperson added. The British-born Tyrrells chips have quietly disappeared from major supermarket shelves. Credit: Tyrrells / Facebook Tyrrells chips can still be found on Amazon, with nine 165g bags of the classic Pot Crispy Salted flavour currently available for $15.86. Some Reddit users reported spotting a few bags at 7-Eleven and The Reject Shop. Tyrrells, originally founded on a farm in Herefordshire, England in 2002, is known for its hand-cooked, premium potato chips made from locally grown ingredients. The brand entered the Australian market in 2014, initially importing products from the UK. From 2016, following its acquisition of Yarra Valley Snack Foods, Tyrrells chips were made locally in Victoria using Australian potatoes.
Herald Sun
4 hours ago
- Herald Sun
Aussie farmers need more than rain, so RLF harvests hope with root-deep tech
Wheat crop under pressure as dry soils persist RLF AgTech steps in with tech to boost roots and resilience New trial shows better soil, stronger crops, and lower emissions It's supposed to be winter planting season. But in parts of Victoria and South Australia, the soil's so dry it crumbles like stale cake. In Western Australia, a few inches of rain have painted the paddocks green, but scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find the same old story. Shallow roots, bone-dry subsoil, and farmers praying the next cold front doesn't pass them by. The official forecasts from ABARES expect this year's national wheat crop to drop by at least 10%, down to 30.6 million tonnes. This is a figure that, while above the 10-year average, is well below last season's bounty. Some analysts reckon the number could fall as low as 28 million tonnes. And that's not just bad luck. It's the culmination of years of soil stress, input fatigue, and farming systems pushed to the brink. The knock-on effects could stretch far beyond the farm gate. China, Indonesia, and other major buyers are watching closely. Global grain stocks are already under pressure, and any shortfall from Australia – the world's fourth-largest exporter – adds heat to a market already twitchy from Black Sea instability. From dry dirt to living soil But this isn't just a weather story, it's a soil story. And it's forcing the industry to confront an uncomfortable reality: Australia can't keep playing roulette with rain. That's where companies like RLF AgTech (ASX:RLF) are quietly changing the story, from the ground up, literally. At a glance, RLF might look like just another fertiliser company. But that's missing the point. Its core innovation, Plant Proton Delivery Technology (PPD Tech), works at a cellular level to build bigger, stronger root systems and rejuvenate the very soil those crops depend on. In a season like this, where rain offers only temporary relief, RLF's tech could create resilience from within. By priming seeds and delivering nutrients directly through the leaf or soil, it helps crops pull more from what little moisture and nutrients are there, while also laying down the organic carbon that makes next year's soil just a bit stronger than the last. It's not a silver bullet. But it's a step toward breaking the cycle of nutrient-hungry farming that's left roughly a third of the world's soils degraded. Boosting yields, building better food Stronger roots mean better uptake of micronutrients like zinc, manganese, and boron. That's critical, not just for healthier crops but for more nutritious food on the table. RLF's idea is simple: feed the plant the way it was meant to be fed. The execution, though, is high-tech. It blends agronomy, chemistry and sustainability in a way that helps plants thrive without depending so much on synthetic inputs. And it's not the only company chasing that future. ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV)'s ag-tech arm, OptiCrop, has just scored its first commercial sale in Israel for a root-zone cooling system that keeps plant temps in the 'Goldilocks zone'. It works like air-conditioning for crops, and when paired with ClearVue's solar glass, the whole system runs off-grid. Another company, Ridley Corporation (ASX:RIC), has just snapped up the old Incitec Pivot Fertilisers distribution network for $300 million, giving it a near stranglehold on east coast supply. Stronger soil, lower emissions Meanwhile, growers are under pressure to reduce emissions and improve soil carbon. RLF is giving them tools to do both. And that's becoming a big deal, not just in ESG reports but on real farms. Take its recent Hillston Soil Carbon Project in NSW - a real-world test bed that's part of the federal Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. After just one season using RLF's Accumulating Carbon in Soil System (ACSS), soil organic carbon in some zones jumped by up to 5%. Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 29% across the project area, and synthetic fertiliser use dropped dramatically. Instead of pounding the paddock with urea and monoammonium phosphate, the trial used RLF's PPD-based inputs to do more with less. 'The 29% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions is a significant achievement – and once the transition to RLF's system is complete, even greater emission reductions are expected', said Carbon West's Jennifer West. In a tightening margin environment, the ability to pull more value from each hectare is becoming a competitive edge, not a bonus. 'We've got the chance to make a genuine difference to global food security, soil health and meaningful carbon sequestration,' said RLF's acting managing director, Gavin Ball. 'All this, without making things any harder for our farmers.' At Stockhead we tell it like it is. While RLF AgTech and ClearVue Technologies are Stockhead advertisers, they did not sponsor this article. This story does not constitute financial product advice. You should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decision. Originally published as Aussie farmers need more than rain, so RLF harvests hope with root-deep tech
