A new survey has indicated growing skepticism of the major grocery chains, with Consumer Affairs Minister Craig Emerson today indicating he was hopeful the proliferation of Aldi stores and the introduction of Costco will shake up the sector. Speaking following the release of a survey of Adelaide and Sydney mothers by Heartbeat Trends that suggested growing discontent with Woolworths and Coles, Dr Emerson told Sky News that, when it came to supermarket operators, his view was “the more the merrier”. “The... ...Read more »

Customer satisfaction with all four major supermarkets (IGA, Coles, Woolworths and Aldi) fell in April, although the gaps between the four have closed over the last six months, according to the latest Roy Morgan Supermarket Satisfaction Report. Among Aldi customers, 89% were very or fairly satisfied with the supermarket, followed by IGA customers (86.2%), Woolworths (85%) and Coles (84.6%). All four are now below their rating from five years ago when Aldi had 93.7% approval followed by Woolworths... ...Read more »

The popularity of celebrity chefs of the ilk of Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay, coupled with the success of British restaurants in lists of the world’s best restaurants, has been attributed to the rise in interest in top-class establishments. A study carried out by food festival Taste of Britain, however, indicates that, while Brits are enticed by the prospect of dining at high quality restaurants, many are ill-equipped for the experience. Of the 1,120 surveyed, 45 per cent did not complain... ...Read more »