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Scoop
2 days ago
- Business
- Scoop
Who Pays When A Supermarket Price Tag Is Wrong?
, Money Correspondent When a Whanganui SuperValue displayed some dodgy maths recently, shopper David Bradbury argued he should have been able to choose to pay the lower of the prices on offer. He spotted bacon that was advertised as selling for a different price per 100g than the main display price. Shoulder bacon was 200g for $4.69 but then 94c per 100g, and middle bacon was 200g for $5.79 but $1.16 per 100g. "I pointed out to the closest person in a shop uniform the poor arithmetic ... He said the big number was the right one. I said I should be able to choose. He said no." A SuperValue spokesperson said the unit price was incorrect. "On our pricing tickets customers will find the price of the item and a unit price which enables them to make an informed decision of value based on the unit of measure. "In this instance, the unit price was incorrect on the 200gm Grandpas Shoulder Bacon and Middle Bacon products. The price was however the correct price the customer would have paid at the apologise for the error and any confusion caused. "We know how important it is that all of our tickets are accurate and we have now corrected the pricing tickets to reflect the correct unit price." Vanessa Horne, Commerce Commission general manager, competition, fair trading and credit said she encouraged him to report the concern so the commission could assess whether the shop was complying with the laws it enforced. "The trader could be prosecuted where there is serious non-compliance with the Unit Pricing Regulations. "The Unit Pricing Regulations are there to help consumers easily compare products based on the price-per-unit and make informed choices about which product offers them the best value." She said the Commerce Commission had ongoing investigations into supermarket operators. "We have recently filed criminal charges against Woolworths NZ, Pak'nSave Silverdale, and Pak'nSave Mill Street for what the Commission alleges was inaccurate pricing and misleading specials that may have breached the Fair Trading Act. "Supermarkets have long been on notice about the importance of accurate and clear pricing and specials, and we're not satisfied with the continuing issues we're seeing across the industry. "The major supermarkets are large, well-resourced businesses that should invest the time and effort to get pricing and promotions right." Consumer NZ spokesperson Sahar Lone said a supermarket that displayed incorrect unit pricing could be breaching the Fair Trading Act. "If you notice an incorrect unit price, point this out to a supervisor in store. The store has the right to correct its pricing mistakes. If it doesn't sort the issue, or it's widespread, you can lodge a complaint with the Commerce Commission."
RNZ News
3 days ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Who pays when a supermarket price tag is wrong?
A Whanganui SuperValue displayed some dodgy maths recently, with the price per 100g not adding up to the main price shown. Photo: Supplied When a Whanganui SuperValue displayed some dodgy maths recently, shopper David Bradbury argued he should have been able to choose to pay the lower of the prices on offer. He spotted bacon that was advertised as selling for a different price per 100g than the main display price. Shoulder bacon was 200g for $4.69 but then 94c per 100g, and middle bacon was 200g for $5.79 but $1.16 per 100g. "I pointed out to the closest person in a shop uniform the poor arithmetic ... He said the big number was the right one. I said I should be able to choose. He said no." A SuperValue spokesperson said the unit price was incorrect . "On our pricing tickets customers will find the price of the item and a unit price which enables them to make an informed decision of value based on the unit of measure. "In this instance, the unit price was incorrect on the 200gm Grandpas Shoulder Bacon and Middle Bacon products. The price was however the correct price the customer would have paid at the apologise for the error and any confusion caused. "We know how important it is that all of our tickets are accurate and we have now corrected the pricing tickets to reflect the correct unit price." Vanessa Horne, Commerce Commission general manager, competition, fair trading and credit said she encouraged him to report the concern so the commission could assess whether the shop was complying with the laws it enforced. "The trader could be prosecuted where there is serious non-compliance with the Unit Pricing Regulations. "The Unit Pricing Regulations are there to help consumers easily compare products based on the price-per-unit and make informed choices about which product offers them the best value." She said the Commerce Commission had ongoing investigations into supermarket operators . "We have recently filed criminal charges against Woolworths NZ, Pak'nSave Silverdale, and Pak'nSave Mill Street for what the Commission alleges was inaccurate pricing and misleading specials that may have breached the Fair Trading Act. "Supermarkets have long been on notice about the importance of accurate and clear pricing and specials, and we're not satisfied with the continuing issues we're seeing across the industry. "The major supermarkets are large, well-resourced businesses that should invest the time and effort to get pricing and promotions right." Consumer NZ spokesperson Sahar Lone said a supermarket that displayed incorrect unit pricing could be breaching the Fair Trading Act. "If you notice an incorrect unit price, point this out to a supervisor in store. The store has the right to correct its pricing mistakes. If it doesn't sort the issue, or it's widespread, you can lodge a complaint with the Commerce Commission." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
NDTV
27-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
Rainy Day Cravings? These Easy Millet Staples From Amazon Fresh Have You Covered
There is something about a rainy day that sends all of us hunting for a warm bite. Whether it is a crisp dosa straight off the tawa, a bowl of hearty khichdi, or just a comforting, steamy snack to tide over the 4 pm slump, the monsoon food mood is all about comfort without the fuss. This year, though, we are swapping out the usual suspects for something that feels just as nostalgic, only lighter and smarter. Enter: millets. Millets have had their long-overdue comeback, and rightly so. Packed with fibre, protein and slow-release energy, they tick both the nutrition and taste boxes, especially when the cravings come calling with the rain. Even better? You do not need to mill your own grains to eat like your great-grandmother. Amazon Fresh has made sure of that, with ready pantry picks that let you go the millet way with zero preparation stress. And when the weather is doing its own thing, it helps that everything from your grains and snacks to wellness staples can be delivered straight to your door - quickly and quietly. Amazon Fresh's wide selection covers everything from pantry essentials to personal care, and their Super Value Days (live every Friday to Sunday) add some well-timed savings to the mix. Comfort food meets convenience, and you do not even have to step out in the rain. Healthy Millet Breakfast Options For Rainy Mornings Let us start with mornings. If your ideal rainy-day breakfast involves something warm and sweet, The Better Flour Zero Maida Banana Pancake Mix is a quiet star. It has zero maida, is millet-based, and tastes indulgent without weighing you down. Top with jaggery syrup or peanut butter, and you are sorted. Prefer something crunchy? Tata Soulfull Millet Muesli - Fruit & Nut is great to munch dry or pour milk over - and unlike many sugar-loaded mixes, this one brings actual almonds and dry fruits to the table. Light, fibrous, filling. And perfect for a rain-soaked start to the day. Easy Instant Millet Dosa Mix For Busy Days Nobody wants to soak, grind and ferment batter on a Wednesday morning when it's pouring outside. Slurrp Farm's Instant Millet Dosa Mix brings in the goodness of beetroot, ragi, and jowar in a dosa-ready form. A quick flip on the tawa and you are minutes away from a hot, savoury plate made with supergrains. Add a bit of podi or leftover chutney, and that is breakfast - done. Millet-Based Snacks And Noodles For Monsoon Evenings Rain and cravings go hand in hand. Slurrp Farm's Magic Masala Millet Noodles are a more mindful take on a familiar comfort food - made with millet flour and without refined ingredients or unnecessary additives. A hot bowl that hits the spot, minus the usual compromises. And if you are someone who believes in the sacred bond of khichdi and rain, Mille Grains' combo pack of Foxtail, Little, Kodo & Barnyard Millets is worth adding to the shelf. These grains cook like rice but feel lighter and are easier on the stomach. Make them into pongal, upma or plain steamed bowls with ghee - the comfort is real. Best Millet Pantry Staples To Stock Up This Monsoon Organic Tattva's Jowar Flour is versatile enough to work for rotis, cheelas or even snacks. Jowar is gluten-free, rich in iron and ideal when you want a grain that holds its own without being heavy. And having it stocked means you are never too far from a nourishing, quick meal. This monsoon, skip the soggy namkeens and empty calories. Stock up your pantry with clean, comforting millet picks that are easy to cook, genuinely nourishing, and taste like home. With Amazon Fresh, the season's cravings are handled with a click and delivered right to your doorstep, no compromises needed.
