It’s come to this! Fruit shops now need signs to stop shoppers from snapping broccoli
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Some Aussie shoppers can’t resist a sneaky grape—or a broccoli branch—while browsing the fruit and veg section.
But one Melbourne grocer has had enough, and their stern warning has sparked laughs, outrage, and a cheeky rebellion.
Apparently, snapping off the stems of broccoli is a full-blown trend…and it’s leaving store owners fuming.
A shopper in Melbourne recently posted a photo on social media showing a handwritten sign from a local fruit shop.
‘Do NOT break the broccoli,’ it read in bold black marker.
‘You will pay $1 extra for each you break if we find out.’
The blunt tone left many amused, but others were more baffled by the broccoli crackdown.
While sampling fruit like grapes may be common in Aussie supermarkets, it turns out some shoppers have taken things further—by snapping off the heavier stems of broccoli to reduce the weight and cost.
Unfortunately for the grocer, their sign wasn’t quite the deterrent they may have hoped for.
‘If we find out,’ one commenter laughed.
‘Challenge accepted,’ another wrote, echoing the rebellious sentiment.
‘I only use broccoli stalk,’ someone else added with a chuckle.
Others were less amused, calling the behaviour selfish and frustrating.
‘I once showed up to Coles and it was just stalks,’ one person shared.
‘So that was a bit s***. It seemed selfish to snap the brocs.’
Another shopper recalled: ‘I dated a dude who would snap the stem off before paying. Genuinely embarrassing.’
One commenter summed up the sentiment with a pun: ‘Break brocoooli? Not cool, bro.’
The broccoli wars may not be over—but it’s clear not everyone’s laughing.
It’s not just broccoli under scrutiny—shoppers are becoming more vocal about what produce is worth the price these days.
With grocery costs continuing to rise, many are questioning whether certain items still deserve a spot in the trolley.
If you've ever second-guessed a staple while staring at its price tag, this next story might feel all too familiar.
Read more: Shoppers share concerns over produce prices in Australia. Is it time to remove this staple from your shopping list?
Have you ever bent the rules for a cheaper grocery haul—or do you think it’s just plain rude?
But one Melbourne grocer has had enough, and their stern warning has sparked laughs, outrage, and a cheeky rebellion.
Apparently, snapping off the stems of broccoli is a full-blown trend…and it’s leaving store owners fuming.
A shopper in Melbourne recently posted a photo on social media showing a handwritten sign from a local fruit shop.
‘Do NOT break the broccoli,’ it read in bold black marker.
‘You will pay $1 extra for each you break if we find out.’
Sign warns shoppers: don’t snap the broccoli. Image source: Pexels/Kampus Production
Disclaimer: This is a stock image used for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the actual person, item, or event described.
Disclaimer: This is a stock image used for illustrative purposes only and does not depict the actual person, item, or event described.
The blunt tone left many amused, but others were more baffled by the broccoli crackdown.
While sampling fruit like grapes may be common in Aussie supermarkets, it turns out some shoppers have taken things further—by snapping off the heavier stems of broccoli to reduce the weight and cost.
Unfortunately for the grocer, their sign wasn’t quite the deterrent they may have hoped for.
‘If we find out,’ one commenter laughed.
‘Challenge accepted,’ another wrote, echoing the rebellious sentiment.
‘I only use broccoli stalk,’ someone else added with a chuckle.
Others were less amused, calling the behaviour selfish and frustrating.
‘I once showed up to Coles and it was just stalks,’ one person shared.
‘So that was a bit s***. It seemed selfish to snap the brocs.’
Another shopper recalled: ‘I dated a dude who would snap the stem off before paying. Genuinely embarrassing.’
One commenter summed up the sentiment with a pun: ‘Break brocoooli? Not cool, bro.’
The broccoli wars may not be over—but it’s clear not everyone’s laughing.
It’s not just broccoli under scrutiny—shoppers are becoming more vocal about what produce is worth the price these days.
With grocery costs continuing to rise, many are questioning whether certain items still deserve a spot in the trolley.
If you've ever second-guessed a staple while staring at its price tag, this next story might feel all too familiar.
Read more: Shoppers share concerns over produce prices in Australia. Is it time to remove this staple from your shopping list?
Have you ever bent the rules for a cheaper grocery haul—or do you think it’s just plain rude?
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