Aussie shoppers are again on alert because of the ‘sneaky’ changes Coles have made to their own-brand milk range.

The grocery giant has increased the price of their 3L (now $4.80), 2L (now $3.30), and 1L (now $1.70) cartons and bottles of milk by 10 cents per litre, leading to an 80-cent increase in just over a year. That's a 20 per cent rise, by the way.

Unfortunately, for shoppers who regularly buy Coles' milk products, this increase in price means a decrease in their weekly spending.

The retailer's move has attracted a lot of criticism on social media, too.

Coles has raised the price of its brand of milk products by 10 cents a litre. Credit: Facebook.

Markdown Addicts Australia, a popular Facebook group for keen shoppers, is just one platform where the price rise has been met with harsh words.

'Milk's gone up again', noted one user. Another said, 'It doesn't seem like that long ago it was $3'.

And people who use a lot of milk (especially those with young kids at home) aren't too pleased either. 'For people with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than change to real milk,' said one angry commenter.

Others suggested that—if it would mean more money for the farmers—they'd be willing to pay the increased price.

'Let's hope the farmers get the extra money that we are paying,' commented one user.

When asked by news outlets, a Coles spokesperson confirmed the price rise and said that the change was not easy for the supermarket.

'We have reluctantly raised the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents a litre due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,' the spokesperson said.

'We don't take the decision to raise prices lightly, particularly because of the increased cost-of-living pressures faced by our customers.'

It's understandable why Coles would occasionally resort to this kind of price rise. But, as usual, the shoppers bear the brunt of such costs.

It's no wonder people are pushing for the extra 10 cents per litre to be guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers doing the hard yards.

On the other hand, Woolworths hasn't changed its milk price. This means their own-brand milk products are 10 cents cheaper per litre than Coles'.

This price hike follows recent reports of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) delaying its decision regarding Coles’ acquisition of two major milk processing facilities.

In April, the supermarket giant announced plans to purchase two milk processing plants from the dairy processor Saputo for $105 million. However, this acquisition is contingent on receiving regulatory approval from the Australian watchdog.

Initially, the ACCC was expected to deliver its decision last week, but it has been postponed due to the regulator's request for additional documents from both Coles and Saputo.

Should the watchdog approve the acquisition, Coles would achieve the distinction of becoming the first supermarket in Australia to own and operate its milk processing facilities.

Dairy farmers are concerned that this acquisition could further reduce competition and lead to lower milk prices.

Read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• Coles supermarket has increased the price of its brand of milk by 10 cents a litre, bringing the cost of 1L, 2L and 3L cartons to $1.70, $3.30 and $4.80, respectively.
• The move has led to widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing concern for ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
• A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the price increase, attributing it to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain.
• Some customers have stated they would not mind the increase if they were assured that the extra money is going to the dairy farmers.

Members, do you regularly purchase Coles brand milk? If so, what is your reaction to these price hikes? Are you considering switching to other brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Lisa]

The manager from our w/worth’s told us they do .

For them yes, they are overpaid, and some not even fit to be called managers!

 

[Bridgit]

Pensions go up, increase. prices go up. How much is the pension increase really going to help us. I just did my sums!!! In my bank statement my pension increase is $4.16 fortnight, that has taken my pension from $880.16 to $876 (4.16) how much does the politicians get? How often, and by how much do the leeches get? What will I buy with my increase, well just let me think on that????

You only got 4.16 because the raise has been pro-rated from 20/9/2023 - you will get the full raise in the next fortnight

 

[Littleboy8]

You only got 4.16 because the raise has been pro-rated from 20/9/2023 - you will get the full raise in the next fortnight

Exactly

 

[Tipsy]

Aussie shoppers are again on alert because of the ‘sneaky’ changes Coles have made to their own-brand milk range.

The grocery giant has increased the price of their 3L (now $4.80), 2L (now $3.30), and 1L (now $1.70) cartons and bottles of milk by 10 cents per litre, leading to an 80-cent increase in just over a year. That's a 20 per cent rise, by the way.

Unfortunately, for shoppers who regularly buy Coles' milk products, this increase in price means a decrease in their weekly spending.

The retailer's move has attracted a lot of criticism on social media, too.

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Coles has raised the price of its brand of milk products by 10 cents a litre. Credit: Facebook.

Markdown Addicts Australia, a popular Facebook group for keen shoppers, is just one platform where the price rise has been met with harsh words.

'Milk's gone up again', noted one user. Another said, 'It doesn't seem like that long ago it was $3'.

And people who use a lot of milk (especially those with young kids at home) aren't too pleased either. 'For people with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than change to real milk,' said one angry commenter.

Others suggested that—if it would mean more money for the farmers—they'd be willing to pay the increased price.

'Let's hope the farmers get the extra money that we are paying,' commented one user.

When asked by news outlets, a Coles spokesperson confirmed the price rise and said that the change was not easy for the supermarket.

'We have reluctantly raised the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents a litre due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,' the spokesperson said.

'We don't take the decision to raise prices lightly, particularly because of the increased cost-of-living pressures faced by our customers.'

It's understandable why Coles would occasionally resort to this kind of price rise. But, as usual, the shoppers bear the brunt of such costs.

It's no wonder people are pushing for the extra 10 cents per litre to be guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers doing the hard yards.

On the other hand, Woolworths hasn't changed its milk price. This means their own-brand milk products are 10 cents cheaper per litre than Coles'.

This price hike follows recent reports of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) delaying its decision regarding Coles’ acquisition of two major milk processing facilities.

In April, the supermarket giant announced plans to purchase two milk processing plants from the dairy processor Saputo for $105 million. However, this acquisition is contingent on receiving regulatory approval from the Australian watchdog.

Initially, the ACCC was expected to deliver its decision last week, but it has been postponed due to the regulator's request for additional documents from both Coles and Saputo.

Should the watchdog approve the acquisition, Coles would achieve the distinction of becoming the first supermarket in Australia to own and operate its milk processing facilities.

Dairy farmers are concerned that this acquisition could further reduce competition and lead to lower milk prices.

Read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• Coles supermarket has increased the price of its brand of milk by 10 cents a litre, bringing the cost of 1L, 2L and 3L cartons to $1.70, $3.30 and $4.80, respectively.
• The move has led to widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing concern for ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
• A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the price increase, attributing it to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain.
• Some customers have stated they would not mind the increase if they were assured that the extra money is going to the dairy farmers.

Members, do you regularly purchase Coles brand milk? If so, what is your reaction to these price hikes? Are you considering switching to other brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

GREED

 

[Leenie]

For them yes, they are overpaid, and some not even fit to be called managers!

Well this manager may be different as he looked after his customers first and his heart was in the right place.

 

[Carol]

Would be interesting to know the cost increases in the supply chain.

 

[Witch25]

Aussie shoppers are again on alert because of the ‘sneaky’ changes Coles have made to their own-brand milk range.

The grocery giant has increased the price of their 3L (now $4.80), 2L (now $3.30), and 1L (now $1.70) cartons and bottles of milk by 10 cents per litre, leading to an 80-cent increase in just over a year. That's a 20 per cent rise, by the way.

Unfortunately, for shoppers who regularly buy Coles' milk products, this increase in price means a decrease in their weekly spending.

The retailer's move has attracted a lot of criticism on social media, too.

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Coles has raised the price of its brand of milk products by 10 cents a litre. Credit: Facebook.

Markdown Addicts Australia, a popular Facebook group for keen shoppers, is just one platform where the price rise has been met with harsh words.

'Milk's gone up again', noted one user. Another said, 'It doesn't seem like that long ago it was $3'.

And people who use a lot of milk (especially those with young kids at home) aren't too pleased either. 'For people with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than change to real milk,' said one angry commenter.

Others suggested that—if it would mean more money for the farmers—they'd be willing to pay the increased price.

'Let's hope the farmers get the extra money that we are paying,' commented one user.

When asked by news outlets, a Coles spokesperson confirmed the price rise and said that the change was not easy for the supermarket.

'We have reluctantly raised the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents a litre due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,' the spokesperson said.

'We don't take the decision to raise prices lightly, particularly because of the increased cost-of-living pressures faced by our customers.'

It's understandable why Coles would occasionally resort to this kind of price rise. But, as usual, the shoppers bear the brunt of such costs.

It's no wonder people are pushing for the extra 10 cents per litre to be guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers doing the hard yards.

On the other hand, Woolworths hasn't changed its milk price. This means their own-brand milk products are 10 cents cheaper per litre than Coles'.

This price hike follows recent reports of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) delaying its decision regarding Coles’ acquisition of two major milk processing facilities.

In April, the supermarket giant announced plans to purchase two milk processing plants from the dairy processor Saputo for $105 million. However, this acquisition is contingent on receiving regulatory approval from the Australian watchdog.

Initially, the ACCC was expected to deliver its decision last week, but it has been postponed due to the regulator's request for additional documents from both Coles and Saputo.

Should the watchdog approve the acquisition, Coles would achieve the distinction of becoming the first supermarket in Australia to own and operate its milk processing facilities.

Dairy farmers are concerned that this acquisition could further reduce competition and lead to lower milk prices.

Read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• Coles supermarket has increased the price of its brand of milk by 10 cents a litre, bringing the cost of 1L, 2L and 3L cartons to $1.70, $3.30 and $4.80, respectively.
• The move has led to widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing concern for ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
• A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the price increase, attributing it to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain.
• Some customers have stated they would not mind the increase if they were assured that the extra money is going to the dairy farmers.

Members, do you regularly purchase Coles brand milk? If so, what is your reaction to these price hikes? Are you considering switching to other brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

 

[Witch25]

I normally buy Coles Lactose Free Milk but now find it cheaper to buy Norco Lactose free, a saving of 15cents

 

[codac]

Aussie shoppers are again on alert because of the ‘sneaky’ changes Coles have made to their own-brand milk range.

The grocery giant has increased the price of their 3L (now $4.80), 2L (now $3.30), and 1L (now $1.70) cartons and bottles of milk by 10 cents per litre, leading to an 80-cent increase in just over a year. That's a 20 per cent rise, by the way.

Unfortunately, for shoppers who regularly buy Coles' milk products, this increase in price means a decrease in their weekly spending.

The retailer's move has attracted a lot of criticism on social media, too.

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Coles has raised the price of its brand of milk products by 10 cents a litre. Credit: Facebook.

Markdown Addicts Australia, a popular Facebook group for keen shoppers, is just one platform where the price rise has been met with harsh words.

'Milk's gone up again', noted one user. Another said, 'It doesn't seem like that long ago it was $3'.

And people who use a lot of milk (especially those with young kids at home) aren't too pleased either. 'For people with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than change to real milk,' said one angry commenter.

Others suggested that—if it would mean more money for the farmers—they'd be willing to pay the increased price.

'Let's hope the farmers get the extra money that we are paying,' commented one user.

When asked by news outlets, a Coles spokesperson confirmed the price rise and said that the change was not easy for the supermarket.

'We have reluctantly raised the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents a litre due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,' the spokesperson said.

'We don't take the decision to raise prices lightly, particularly because of the increased cost-of-living pressures faced by our customers.'

It's understandable why Coles would occasionally resort to this kind of price rise. But, as usual, the shoppers bear the brunt of such costs.

It's no wonder people are pushing for the extra 10 cents per litre to be guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers doing the hard yards.

On the other hand, Woolworths hasn't changed its milk price. This means their own-brand milk products are 10 cents cheaper per litre than Coles'.

This price hike follows recent reports of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) delaying its decision regarding Coles’ acquisition of two major milk processing facilities.

In April, the supermarket giant announced plans to purchase two milk processing plants from the dairy processor Saputo for $105 million. However, this acquisition is contingent on receiving regulatory approval from the Australian watchdog.

Initially, the ACCC was expected to deliver its decision last week, but it has been postponed due to the regulator's request for additional documents from both Coles and Saputo.

Should the watchdog approve the acquisition, Coles would achieve the distinction of becoming the first supermarket in Australia to own and operate its milk processing facilities.

Dairy farmers are concerned that this acquisition could further reduce competition and lead to lower milk prices.

Read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• Coles supermarket has increased the price of its brand of milk by 10 cents a litre, bringing the cost of 1L, 2L and 3L cartons to $1.70, $3.30 and $4.80, respectively.
• The move has led to widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing concern for ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
• A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the price increase, attributing it to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain.
• Some customers have stated they would not mind the increase if they were assured that the extra money is going to the dairy farmers.

Members, do you regularly purchase Coles brand milk? If so, what is your reaction to these price hikes? Are you considering switching to other brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Spudshed has also increased milk by 10c/Litre

 

[Luckyus]

Aussie shoppers are again on alert because of the ‘sneaky’ changes Coles have made to their own-brand milk range.

The grocery giant has increased the price of their 3L (now $4.80), 2L (now $3.30), and 1L (now $1.70) cartons and bottles of milk by 10 cents per litre, leading to an 80-cent increase in just over a year. That's a 20 per cent rise, by the way.

Unfortunately, for shoppers who regularly buy Coles' milk products, this increase in price means a decrease in their weekly spending.

The retailer's move has attracted a lot of criticism on social media, too.

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Coles has raised the price of its brand of milk products by 10 cents a litre. Credit: Facebook.

Markdown Addicts Australia, a popular Facebook group for keen shoppers, is just one platform where the price rise has been met with harsh words.

'Milk's gone up again', noted one user. Another said, 'It doesn't seem like that long ago it was $3'.

And people who use a lot of milk (especially those with young kids at home) aren't too pleased either. 'For people with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than change to real milk,' said one angry commenter.

Others suggested that—if it would mean more money for the farmers—they'd be willing to pay the increased price.

'Let's hope the farmers get the extra money that we are paying,' commented one user.

When asked by news outlets, a Coles spokesperson confirmed the price rise and said that the change was not easy for the supermarket.

'We have reluctantly raised the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents a litre due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,' the spokesperson said.

'We don't take the decision to raise prices lightly, particularly because of the increased cost-of-living pressures faced by our customers.'

It's understandable why Coles would occasionally resort to this kind of price rise. But, as usual, the shoppers bear the brunt of such costs.

It's no wonder people are pushing for the extra 10 cents per litre to be guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers doing the hard yards.

On the other hand, Woolworths hasn't changed its milk price. This means their own-brand milk products are 10 cents cheaper per litre than Coles'.

This price hike follows recent reports of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) delaying its decision regarding Coles’ acquisition of two major milk processing facilities.

In April, the supermarket giant announced plans to purchase two milk processing plants from the dairy processor Saputo for $105 million. However, this acquisition is contingent on receiving regulatory approval from the Australian watchdog.

Initially, the ACCC was expected to deliver its decision last week, but it has been postponed due to the regulator's request for additional documents from both Coles and Saputo.

Should the watchdog approve the acquisition, Coles would achieve the distinction of becoming the first supermarket in Australia to own and operate its milk processing facilities.

Dairy farmers are concerned that this acquisition could further reduce competition and lead to lower milk prices.

Read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• Coles supermarket has increased the price of its brand of milk by 10 cents a litre, bringing the cost of 1L, 2L and 3L cartons to $1.70, $3.30 and $4.80, respectively.
• The move has led to widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing concern for ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
• A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the price increase, attributing it to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain.
• Some customers have stated they would not mind the increase if they were assured that the extra money is going to the dairy farmers.

Members, do you regularly purchase Coles brand milk? If so, what is your reaction to these price hikes? Are you considering switching to other brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Guess I'll go back to black coffee.

 

[David567]

The only competition with Coles and Wollies is who is going to make the biggest profits next year. They don't care less about the customers and while people keep shopping at Coles and Wollies the situation will get worse. Start lineing up at checkout and make them serve us, and when a staff member says there is a selfserve checkout available say NO, I want service. Or better still fill your trolley and walk out so they have to put it all back. The more people that do this will send a clear message.

 

[BellaJugar]

I wouldn't mind paying that bit extra as long as it's passed onto our Australian dairy farmers. We are now at a record low of dairy milk production here in Australia due to over the past couple of decades many dairy farmers going out of business. There is now such a shortage of Australian dairy milk that we are now importing dairy products and milk from New Zealand, 2 out of our 5 butters have NZ dairy produce. Start checking the labels. The low number of dairy farmers left are paying higher prices for feed etc now due to the el nino setting in and also many other factors that have occurred. Unfortunately, the supermarkets don't pass on the markups as they set a contract price with our dairy farmers for a specified time and no matter what happens in that contracted time ie drought, floods, increase in stock food price, loss of stock, increase in labour rates etc, the dairy farmers don't get any rise in their contract price and the supermarkets get the profits. Unfortunately, the news stories we get on Channels 7, 9 & 10 never give you all the facts that contribute to the price of milk increasing.

 

[Littleboy8]

Guess I'll go back to black coffee.

Apparantely it makes you poop betteraccording to the experts.

 

[Barbara V]

I don't mind as long as farmers get a fair share

 

[David567]

Everyday we here about Vegan and Oil protesters, greenies etc so how about getting together and protest about rising prices. Boycott Coles and Wollies, Drakes and IGA and block entrances to ripoff off stores. Don't buy overpriced items, leave them on the shelf and go with out. While we keep paying the prices they will keep going up.

 

[Duchess1234]

Aussie shoppers are again on alert because of the ‘sneaky’ changes Coles have made to their own-brand milk range.

The grocery giant has increased the price of their 3L (now $4.80), 2L (now $3.30), and 1L (now $1.70) cartons and bottles of milk by 10 cents per litre, leading to an 80-cent increase in just over a year. That's a 20 per cent rise, by the way.

Unfortunately, for shoppers who regularly buy Coles' milk products, this increase in price means a decrease in their weekly spending.

The retailer's move has attracted a lot of criticism on social media, too.

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Coles has raised the price of its brand of milk products by 10 cents a litre. Credit: Facebook.

Markdown Addicts Australia, a popular Facebook group for keen shoppers, is just one platform where the price rise has been met with harsh words.

'Milk's gone up again', noted one user. Another said, 'It doesn't seem like that long ago it was $3'.

And people who use a lot of milk (especially those with young kids at home) aren't too pleased either. 'For people with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than change to real milk,' said one angry commenter.

Others suggested that—if it would mean more money for the farmers—they'd be willing to pay the increased price.

'Let's hope the farmers get the extra money that we are paying,' commented one user.

When asked by news outlets, a Coles spokesperson confirmed the price rise and said that the change was not easy for the supermarket.

'We have reluctantly raised the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents a litre due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,' the spokesperson said.

'We don't take the decision to raise prices lightly, particularly because of the increased cost-of-living pressures faced by our customers.'

It's understandable why Coles would occasionally resort to this kind of price rise. But, as usual, the shoppers bear the brunt of such costs.

It's no wonder people are pushing for the extra 10 cents per litre to be guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers doing the hard yards.

On the other hand, Woolworths hasn't changed its milk price. This means their own-brand milk products are 10 cents cheaper per litre than Coles'.

This price hike follows recent reports of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) delaying its decision regarding Coles’ acquisition of two major milk processing facilities.

In April, the supermarket giant announced plans to purchase two milk processing plants from the dairy processor Saputo for $105 million. However, this acquisition is contingent on receiving regulatory approval from the Australian watchdog.

Initially, the ACCC was expected to deliver its decision last week, but it has been postponed due to the regulator's request for additional documents from both Coles and Saputo.

Should the watchdog approve the acquisition, Coles would achieve the distinction of becoming the first supermarket in Australia to own and operate its milk processing facilities.

Dairy farmers are concerned that this acquisition could further reduce competition and lead to lower milk prices.

Read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• Coles supermarket has increased the price of its brand of milk by 10 cents a litre, bringing the cost of 1L, 2L and 3L cartons to $1.70, $3.30 and $4.80, respectively.
• The move has led to widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing concern for ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
• A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the price increase, attributing it to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain.
• Some customers have stated they would not mind the increase if they were assured that the extra money is going to the dairy farmers.

Members, do you regularly purchase Coles brand milk? If so, what is your reaction to these price hikes? Are you considering switching to other brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Price hikes......that's cheap compared to our corner store
2ltr $5.50.. 1ltr..$2.20.....biscuits most around $6.00...is it any wonder ..a lot of people ..go to supermarkets...coffee Nestles
80 gram $16.00....Reject shop....$8.00........myself I would not work there....I could not Charge those prices.....just as well am a Senior!!!

 

[Tygie]

Aussie shoppers are again on alert because of the ‘sneaky’ changes Coles have made to their own-brand milk range.

The grocery giant has increased the price of their 3L (now $4.80), 2L (now $3.30), and 1L (now $1.70) cartons and bottles of milk by 10 cents per litre, leading to an 80-cent increase in just over a year. That's a 20 per cent rise, by the way.

Unfortunately, for shoppers who regularly buy Coles' milk products, this increase in price means a decrease in their weekly spending.

The retailer's move has attracted a lot of criticism on social media, too.

View attachment 30308

Coles has raised the price of its brand of milk products by 10 cents a litre. Credit: Facebook.

Markdown Addicts Australia, a popular Facebook group for keen shoppers, is just one platform where the price rise has been met with harsh words.

'Milk's gone up again', noted one user. Another said, 'It doesn't seem like that long ago it was $3'.

And people who use a lot of milk (especially those with young kids at home) aren't too pleased either. 'For people with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than change to real milk,' said one angry commenter.

Others suggested that—if it would mean more money for the farmers—they'd be willing to pay the increased price.

'Let's hope the farmers get the extra money that we are paying,' commented one user.

When asked by news outlets, a Coles spokesperson confirmed the price rise and said that the change was not easy for the supermarket.

'We have reluctantly raised the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents a litre due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,' the spokesperson said.

'We don't take the decision to raise prices lightly, particularly because of the increased cost-of-living pressures faced by our customers.'

It's understandable why Coles would occasionally resort to this kind of price rise. But, as usual, the shoppers bear the brunt of such costs.

It's no wonder people are pushing for the extra 10 cents per litre to be guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers doing the hard yards.

On the other hand, Woolworths hasn't changed its milk price. This means their own-brand milk products are 10 cents cheaper per litre than Coles'.

This price hike follows recent reports of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) delaying its decision regarding Coles’ acquisition of two major milk processing facilities.

In April, the supermarket giant announced plans to purchase two milk processing plants from the dairy processor Saputo for $105 million. However, this acquisition is contingent on receiving regulatory approval from the Australian watchdog.

Initially, the ACCC was expected to deliver its decision last week, but it has been postponed due to the regulator's request for additional documents from both Coles and Saputo.

Should the watchdog approve the acquisition, Coles would achieve the distinction of becoming the first supermarket in Australia to own and operate its milk processing facilities.

Dairy farmers are concerned that this acquisition could further reduce competition and lead to lower milk prices.

Read more about this story here.

Key Takeaways

• Coles supermarket has increased the price of its brand of milk by 10 cents a litre, bringing the cost of 1L, 2L and 3L cartons to $1.70, $3.30 and $4.80, respectively.
• The move has led to widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing concern for ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
• A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the price increase, attributing it to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain.
• Some customers have stated they would not mind the increase if they were assured that the extra money is going to the dairy farmers.

Members, do you regularly purchase Coles brand milk? If so, what is your reaction to these price hikes? Are you considering switching to other brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Have not bought it for a few years - WHY?
Because....
Used to buy it all the time (the only Milk we got) and mum having osteoporosis needed plenty of calcium so we both drank it like a fish. THEN... she had her usual bone tests and her calcium levels were worse than before. After investigating it came down to the milk.
We switched to a well known brand and the next tests showed it was much improved.
So we will NEVER buy Coles brand milk again - we just can't risk it.
Yes mum was on meds for the condition at the time but NOT calcium pills as she has a allergy to them, so she always has to have lots of things with calcium in it to get enough. A friend tested the coles milk and it was watered down compared to other brands.

So if you have Osteoporosis beware of the cheap brands as they might not be as good as others.

 

[Leenie]

I wouldn't mind paying that bit extra as long as it's passed onto our Australian dairy farmers. We are now at a record low of dairy milk production here in Australia due to over the past couple of decades many dairy farmers going out of business. There is now such a shortage of Australian dairy milk that we are now importing dairy products and milk from New Zealand, 2 out of our 5 butters have NZ dairy produce. Start checking the labels. The low number of dairy farmers left are paying higher prices for feed etc now due to the el nino setting in and also many other factors that have occurred. Unfortunately, the supermarkets don't pass on the markups as they set a contract price with our dairy farmers for a specified time and no matter what happens in that contracted time ie drought, floods, increase in stock food price, loss of stock, increase in labour rates etc, the dairy farmers don't get any rise in their contract price and the supermarkets get the profits. Unfortunately, the news stories we get on Channels 7, 9 & 10 never give you all the facts that contribute to the price of milk increasing.

Maybe it’s time to start buying from farmers at the gate.

 

[Leenie]

Price hikes......that's cheap compared to our corner store
2ltr $5.50.. 1ltr..$2.20.....biscuits most around $6.00...is it any wonder ..a lot of people ..go to supermarkets...coffee Nestles
80 gram $16.00....Reject shop....$8.00........myself I would not work there....I could not Charge those prices.....just as well am a Senior!!!

Being a senior you still pay the same price.

 

[Genhillier24]

Aussie shoppers are again on alert because of the ‘sneaky’ changes Coles have made to their own-brand milk range.

The grocery giant has increased the price of their 3L (now $4.80), 2L (now $3.30), and 1L (now $1.70) cartons and bottles of milk by 10 cents per litre, leading to an 80-cent increase in just over a year. That's a 20 per cent rise, by the way.

Unfortunately, for shoppers who regularly buy Coles' milk products, this increase in price means a decrease in their weekly spending.

The retailer's move has attracted a lot of criticism on social media, too.

View attachment 30308

Coles has raised the price of its brand of milk products by 10 cents a litre. Credit: Facebook.

Markdown Addicts Australia, a popular Facebook group for keen shoppers, is just one platform where the price rise has been met with harsh words.

'Milk's gone up again', noted one user. Another said, 'It doesn't seem like that long ago it was $3'.

And people who use a lot of milk (especially those with young kids at home) aren't too pleased either. 'For people with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than change to real milk,' said one angry commenter.

Others suggested that—if it would mean more money for the farmers—they'd be willing to pay the increased price.

'Let's hope the farmers get the extra money that we are paying,' commented one user.

When asked by news outlets, a Coles spokesperson confirmed the price rise and said that the change was not easy for the supermarket.

'We have reluctantly raised the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents a litre due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,' the spokesperson said.

'We don't take the decision to raise prices lightly, particularly because of the increased cost-of-living pressures faced by our customers.'

It's understandable why Coles would occasionally resort to this kind of price rise. But, as usual, the shoppers bear the brunt of such costs.

It's no wonder people are pushing for the extra 10 cents per litre to be guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers doing the hard yards.

On the other hand, Woolworths hasn't changed its milk price. This means their own-brand milk products are 10 cents cheaper per litre than Coles'.

This price hike follows recent reports of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) delaying its decision regarding Coles’ acquisition of two major milk processing facilities.

In April, the supermarket giant announced plans to purchase two milk processing plants from the dairy processor Saputo for $105 million. However, this acquisition is contingent on receiving regulatory approval from the Australian watchdog.

Initially, the ACCC was expected to deliver its decision last week, but it has been postponed due to the regulator's request for additional documents from both Coles and Saputo.

Should the watchdog approve the acquisition, Coles would achieve the distinction of becoming the first supermarket in Australia to own and operate its milk processing facilities.

Dairy farmers are concerned that this acquisition could further reduce competition and lead to lower milk prices.

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Key Takeaways

• Coles supermarket has increased the price of its brand of milk by 10 cents a litre, bringing the cost of 1L, 2L and 3L cartons to $1.70, $3.30 and $4.80, respectively.
• The move has led to widespread criticism on social media, with many expressing concern for ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
• A spokesperson for Coles confirmed the price increase, attributing it to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain.
• Some customers have stated they would not mind the increase if they were assured that the extra money is going to the dairy farmers.

Members, do you regularly purchase Coles brand milk? If so, what is your reaction to these price hikes? Are you considering switching to other brands? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Coles should butt out - it's a conflict of interest and it "could" lead to a monopoly that the consumers AND the farmers might bear the brunt of. Coles have this monopoly they can pay the farmers what they like and they have got into trouble for this before AND they can charge us what they like.....they have just upped the cost of milk again. As if it hasn't gone up enough since CoVid. Seriously. Sorry, owning the processing plants - where does that help us or the poor farmers.