‘This is a national emergency’: ‘Shortage’ of iconic Aussie product leaves shoppers desperate for answers
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The humble tinned beetroot, a staple in households, has mysteriously disappeared from the shelves of Woolworths, Coles, and ALDI, leaving shoppers puzzled and frustrated.
This iconic Aussie buy, a beloved addition to hamburgers and salads, has been noticeably absent for weeks, sparking a wave of concern and curiosity among consumers.
Disgruntled shoppers have taken to social media platforms over the past month, expressing their bewilderment and disappointment over the unavailability of tinned beetroot.
The situation has been dubbed the 'great beetroot shortage' and even a 'national emergency' by some, with numerous social media posts attracting hundreds of comments from consumers eager to know when their favourite product will return.
One shopper lamented, 'I cannot buy beetroot anywhere, not Coles, not Woolies and not even ALDI. Beetroot is simply no longer available, and nobody knows if it will return for a long time.'
Another echoed the sentiment, saying, 'The great beetroot shortage! Coles, Woolies and ALDI have no tinned beetroot! Woe indeed, fix it somebody and explain why!'
A third added, ‘There’s no beetroot in the supermarkets? This is a national emergency.’
The sudden disappearance of tinned beetroot from supermarket shelves has left many consumers scratching their heads.
Some have even approached store staff for answers, only to be met with similar confusion.
'Where has all the beetroot gone? It has been weeks now, and no beetroot on the shelves in my local store. I asked two staff in the [Woolworths] store, and they had no idea why,' shared a concerned shopper.
Finally, representatives from Coles and Woolworths have shed some light on the situation.
They stated that recent weather events have led to an unexpected shortage across the industry.
A Woolworths spokesperson explained, 'Due to adverse growing conditions, customers may notice varying supply levels of canned beetroot available across our store network.'
'We’re in close contact with our suppliers, and we’re working on contingency plans to minimise any potential disruption to our customers.’
‘We encourage customers to be flexible if the products they would usually purchase are not available.'
A Coles spokesperson echoed these sentiments, stating, 'Due to recent weather events, the availability of canned beetroot has been impacted across the industry.
‘We know how much our customers enjoy this product, and we expect to see more stock on shelves over the coming months.'
‘The good news is that our supply of fresh beetroot has not been affected, with plenty available across our stores and online,’ they added.
It’s understood that tinned beetroot products have already started returning to ALDI stores nationally after a period of reduced availability.
Recent weather events led supermarket chains to grapple with the harsh reality of plummeting essential food and supplies.
In a previous story, shoppers came across barren Coles and Woolworths fruit and vegetable stands.
At the same time, the refrigerated section was devoid of meat packs. What happened? You can read more about it here.
Have you been affected by the beetroot shortage? Let us know in the comments below!
This iconic Aussie buy, a beloved addition to hamburgers and salads, has been noticeably absent for weeks, sparking a wave of concern and curiosity among consumers.
Disgruntled shoppers have taken to social media platforms over the past month, expressing their bewilderment and disappointment over the unavailability of tinned beetroot.
The situation has been dubbed the 'great beetroot shortage' and even a 'national emergency' by some, with numerous social media posts attracting hundreds of comments from consumers eager to know when their favourite product will return.
Shoppers took to social media their concerns about why no beetroot is available in supermarkets. Credit: Born of Convicts / Facebook
One shopper lamented, 'I cannot buy beetroot anywhere, not Coles, not Woolies and not even ALDI. Beetroot is simply no longer available, and nobody knows if it will return for a long time.'
Another echoed the sentiment, saying, 'The great beetroot shortage! Coles, Woolies and ALDI have no tinned beetroot! Woe indeed, fix it somebody and explain why!'
A third added, ‘There’s no beetroot in the supermarkets? This is a national emergency.’
The sudden disappearance of tinned beetroot from supermarket shelves has left many consumers scratching their heads.
Some have even approached store staff for answers, only to be met with similar confusion.
'Where has all the beetroot gone? It has been weeks now, and no beetroot on the shelves in my local store. I asked two staff in the [Woolworths] store, and they had no idea why,' shared a concerned shopper.
Finally, representatives from Coles and Woolworths have shed some light on the situation.
They stated that recent weather events have led to an unexpected shortage across the industry.
A Woolworths spokesperson explained, 'Due to adverse growing conditions, customers may notice varying supply levels of canned beetroot available across our store network.'
'We’re in close contact with our suppliers, and we’re working on contingency plans to minimise any potential disruption to our customers.’
‘We encourage customers to be flexible if the products they would usually purchase are not available.'
Another shopper is asking for answers about the shortage of beetroot. Credit: Facebook
A Coles spokesperson echoed these sentiments, stating, 'Due to recent weather events, the availability of canned beetroot has been impacted across the industry.
‘We know how much our customers enjoy this product, and we expect to see more stock on shelves over the coming months.'
‘The good news is that our supply of fresh beetroot has not been affected, with plenty available across our stores and online,’ they added.
It’s understood that tinned beetroot products have already started returning to ALDI stores nationally after a period of reduced availability.
Recent weather events led supermarket chains to grapple with the harsh reality of plummeting essential food and supplies.
In a previous story, shoppers came across barren Coles and Woolworths fruit and vegetable stands.
At the same time, the refrigerated section was devoid of meat packs. What happened? You can read more about it here.
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