My Protest at the local Woolies

[Boxhead 71]

I don't demand cheaper prices.
Ever.
I demand quality Australian made goods. Every product I buy.. every... I turn the package over and determine the country of origin before I decide if I want to buy it or not. If it's imported, it goes back on the shelf until I can find an Aussie made product.
Sometimes there is no Aussie product at a particular store so then I think.. can I do without this product? And can I shop somewhere where there IS Aussie product?
Some of my mates think this is a little extreme but I am happy paying an Aussie farmer for his efforts because one day, in my travels, I will more than likely drive past that bloke's farm and I want him to be there growing produce. Like last weekend, in the Riverina, where I saw lots of yummy oranges 
I refuse to buy biscuits made in China.
I refuse to buy orange juice from Brazil.
I refuse to buy prawns from Vietnam.
I refuse to buy 'baked fresh on-site' bread that arrived from Ireland as dough.
It's the least I can do to keep Australian society strong.
And I encourage others to do the same.

x 2

[Garfish]

- buy Dairy Farmers where possible (Aussie Owned / Aussie Made).

Sorry Kit-e Dairy Farmers were Purchased by Kirin in 2008, so is Japanese owned , just like my XXXX

[Kit_e_kat9]

Sorry Kit-e Dairy Farmers were Purchased by Kirin in 2008, so is Japanese owned , just like my XXXX

Swear Word ... back to doing a new milk producer search.   

Kit_e

[DaveR]

Kit-e
Norco is a local dairy firm for you, sort of I think.
http://www.norco.com.au/

We already get our fruit and vegge from these guys, and have done so for some time now.
http://www.freshness4u.com.au/

Now we're looking at the farmer dirrect as well.

I am surrounded by Coles or Woolies, with 2 small and expensive IGA's. Also 2 Aldis near by, but they have limited range. Is there someone on the net like farmer direct that is an Aussie based and supportive enterprise that I can get all the other needs from, like Cereal, soap, frozen stuff, etc from which anyone knows off and can recommend?

[muzza01]

My local IGA has managed to blockade the plans to build a Woolworths in our local area for nearly 4 years. Plans to build a new Woolworths have now been approved with building commencing very soon.

 We rarely shop at our local IGA except to buy bread and milk or top up on supplies over the weekend.
The shop is filthy dirty. The fruit and veg area is full of stale brown greens. I bought chicken breast from the meat section once and went to cook it the next day but it was off.  This also happened once with ham from the deli.  As I had bought 2kgs of chicken, I took it back for a refund. I did finally get my money back but not after I had to answer a buch of questions about how long it took before I put it in the fridge, was my fridge working properly etc and made me feel like I was trying to scam them.

There are stains all over the floor that really need a good mop and polish and there are cobwebs hanging down in the ceiling area. There are always half unpacked boxes in the aisles and they quite often have gaps in the shelves where they have run out of stock.

The IGA 20mins away from us is the complete opposite, it is very clean with good produce and friendly staff but it is not where I live.
Personally, I can't wait for Woolworths to open in our local area.

[RobM]

Keep an eye out for this milk from Milla Milla.
It is now being stocked in Woolworths and IGA ( I think)
Not cheap but even the "lite" has cream on top 
http://www.mungallicreekdairy.com.au/

Rob

[bushbandit]

Just spent a couple days at Gloucester NSW and they have a new Woolies for 2500 people they have a local IGA been there for years  the guy who owns this tried to get a Super IGA but couldn't get it passed in time now the town of 2500 people and local jobs will look like loosing the bottle shop as Woolies has a BWS,the Bakery, Butcher Shop and who knows what else ,sad.While i was visiting a local Winery the owner said that in Europe that if a major chain wants to come into the town they have to offer to buy them out first if they want.Good idea!

[AKB]

Key Kit-e

Paris Creek Milk (is from SA but there are Qld Suppliers

www.bdfarmpariscreek.com.au/Where_to_Buy.html

Cheers

[Nomad]

Woolworths operate on a "regional" basis, as opposed to Coles/ IGA / Aldi etc who supposedly work on a statewide basis.
Once Woolworths get a certain % of market share up go the prices, and quite viciously as well. At least thats what I have been told.

Cheers Nomad.

[Kit_e_kat9]

Found THIS ... lists local milk suppliers ... where I found Barambah ... and they have ethics I like ...  I've seen them at our local IGA ... a bit more expensive per litre than others ... but I'm happy to pay the bigger price ... as the milk tastes like it did years ago on the farm (incidentally our farm was on Barambah Creek)   

Kit_e