Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we know how important a good routine is. For many of us, that includes a regular trip to our local Woolworths supermarket. Whether it's for a big weekly grocery run or just a quick pop-in to pick up the Sunday roast essentials, we're always perusing the aisles.

But brace yourself. On your next trip to Woolies, you might be in for a shock, as some popular products have vanished from the checkouts!

Woolies has decided to eliminate children's confectionery items from their checkout areas. Image by bernswaelz from pixabay

Woolworths has decided to change the game in the grocery aisles. This supermarket giant is marching ahead with its mission to transform our Aussie shopping habits by removing ‘children's confectionery’ from checkouts.

That's right, no more Chupa Chups, Kinder Surprises, or Caramello Koalas tempting us before the finish line.

But worry not! This isn't the beginning of a sweet treat blackout. There will still be a selection of confectionery at the checkouts for adults.

So, why the sudden change? In what appears to be a well-intentioned move, Woolies is shifting its focus towards promoting healthier food choices.

Food choices with a Health Star Rating (HSR) of 3.5 and above are set to take over approximately 80 per cent of shelf space at the checkouts.

In a recent announcement, Natalie Davis, Woolworths' Managing Director, stated, 'These are small but important steps in the right direction as we work to make healthier choices easier for our customers.'

Although she mentioned there's no replacement for wholesome food like fruit and veg, Davis hopes that removing kids' confectionery from checkouts and encouraging customers to make small food swaps will positively impact their shopping habits.

The grab-and-go style shelves beside checkouts will also receive a facelift, never exceeding $3, in a bid to provide healthier and affordable options for those quick snack purchases.

This could include things like wholegrain crackers and bars, both of which were introduced to the checkout aisles just last year.

To improve affordability and access to healthier choices, there will also be a focus on lower pricing for healthier products through initiatives like the seasonal Prices Dropped program.

Additional changes at Woolworths include a shake-up of the aisle ends displays. However, 'sometimes foods' like chips that are on special will still be given their time in the spotlight.

This move to ditch children’s confectionery from checkouts will gradually take place over the coming weeks. By the end of July, healthier options at the ends of aisles will start appearing.

80 per cent of the displays in Woolworths will consist of healthier options, all of which will be available for $3 or less. Image by Shuterstock

And the changes don't stop there! To battle food waste, Woolworths has added a new feature: 'Eat Now' stickers on avocados to help shoppers know when they're at their ripest.

This avocado sticker feature is only being rolled out in selected stores in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

But for all our ACT, NSW, WA, or NT-based members, there are, unfortunately, no immediate plans to introduce these stickers. You can read more about this change here.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths is removing children's confectionery from checkouts in an attempt to help customers make healthier choices.
• Instead, the supermarket will increase its offering of healthier food items with a Health Star Rating (HSR) of 3.5 and above, dedicating 80 per cent of shelf space to these products.
• Natalie Davis, Managing Director at Woolworths, emphasised the significance of these small steps towards facilitating healthier food selections for customers.
• The supermarket giant has also introduced a 'Eat Now' sticker system for avocados to reduce food waste.

As always, we remind our readers that while these changes are significant, they are being implemented to facilitate healthier choices. We encourage you to embrace these changes and continue enjoying your shopping at Woolworths!

What are your thoughts on Woolworths' decision to remove select confectionery from checkouts and promote healthier food choices instead? Do you believe this change will have a positive impact on customers' shopping habits and overall health?

 

[Deb Locky]

Pity they dont have fruit and veg and other staples on special each week. Mostly chocolate, soft drink, potato chips and things that dont really help out when trying to feed a family or even yourselves . Lucky there is only the two of us to feed and we have a veg patch. Over there so called "specials". Woolies are not alone with their crappy specials. Coles and Iga too.

 

[Suzanne rose]

They should remove all sweets from around the checkouts .
I remember on many occasions my kids grabbing a lolly pop or something else and unwrapping it or putting it wrapped in their mouth while I was loading groceries on the conveyor belt. Then having to buy it.
I wished there was online shopping back then

 

[Penny4]

I always thought it's a terrible ploy placing sweets at the checkout, when mother's have to load their groceries. It's a magnet for kids. Should have changed years ago imo.

 

[Paul M]

Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we know how important a good routine is. For many of us, that includes a regular trip to our local Woolworths supermarket. Whether it's for a big weekly grocery run or just a quick pop-in to pick up the Sunday roast essentials, we're always perusing the aisles.

But brace yourself. On your next trip to Woolies, you might be in for a shock, as some popular products have vanished from the checkouts!

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Woolies has decided to eliminate children's confectionery items from their checkout areas. Image by bernswaelz from pixabay

Woolworths has decided to change the game in the grocery aisles. This supermarket giant is marching ahead with its mission to transform our Aussie shopping habits by removing ‘children's confectionery’ from checkouts.

That's right, no more Chupa Chups, Kinder Surprises, or Caramello Koalas tempting us before the finish line.

But worry not! This isn't the beginning of a sweet treat blackout. There will still be a selection of confectionery at the checkouts for adults.

So, why the sudden change? In what appears to be a well-intentioned move, Woolies is shifting its focus towards promoting healthier food choices.

Food choices with a Health Star Rating (HSR) of 3.5 and above are set to take over approximately 80 per cent of shelf space at the checkouts.

In a recent announcement, Natalie Davis, Woolworths' Managing Director, stated, 'These are small but important steps in the right direction as we work to make healthier choices easier for our customers.'

Although she mentioned there's no replacement for wholesome food like fruit and veg, Davis hopes that removing kids' confectionery from checkouts and encouraging customers to make small food swaps will positively impact their shopping habits.

The grab-and-go style shelves beside checkouts will also receive a facelift, never exceeding $3, in a bid to provide healthier and affordable options for those quick snack purchases.

This could include things like wholegrain crackers and bars, both of which were introduced to the checkout aisles just last year.

To improve affordability and access to healthier choices, there will also be a focus on lower pricing for healthier products through initiatives like the seasonal Prices Dropped program.

Additional changes at Woolworths include a shake-up of the aisle ends displays. However, 'sometimes foods' like chips that are on special will still be given their time in the spotlight.

This move to ditch children’s confectionery from checkouts will gradually take place over the coming weeks. By the end of July, healthier options at the ends of aisles will start appearing.

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80 per cent of the displays in Woolworths will consist of healthier options, all of which will be available for $3 or less. Image by Shuterstock

And the changes don't stop there! To battle food waste, Woolworths has added a new feature: 'Eat Now' stickers on avocados to help shoppers know when they're at their ripest.

This avocado sticker feature is only being rolled out in selected stores in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

But for all our ACT, NSW, WA, or NT-based members, there are, unfortunately, no immediate plans to introduce these stickers. You can read more about this change here.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths is removing children's confectionery from checkouts in an attempt to help customers make healthier choices.
• Instead, the supermarket will increase its offering of healthier food items with a Health Star Rating (HSR) of 3.5 and above, dedicating 80 per cent of shelf space to these products.
• Natalie Davis, Managing Director at Woolworths, emphasised the significance of these small steps towards facilitating healthier food selections for customers.
• The supermarket giant has also introduced a 'Eat Now' sticker system for avocados to reduce food waste.

As always, we remind our readers that while these changes are significant, they are being implemented to facilitate healthier choices. We encourage you to embrace these changes and continue enjoying your shopping at Woolworths!

What are your thoughts on Woolworths' decision to remove select confectionery from checkouts and promote healthier food choices instead? Do you believe this change will have a positive impact on customers' shopping habits and overall health?

Yes I believe So. The Latest Study of with Heigene in Children is DISCUSSING. We have to many Unnourished Children under the age of Ten. To many Sweets and Lollies and not Having them on Display at Check outs will be a Benefit to All.

 

[Trudi]

Although I never shop at Woolies, I reckon removing sweets from check-outs is a good idea and a lot of mothers of young children should welcome this.

 

[Catherines]

I believe it is long overdue that parents stopped giving in to their children’s tantrums. Just don’t give in, mum’s & dads, stand your ground on this.

 

[Lynjw]

Here at the Seniors Discount Club, we know how important a good routine is. For many of us, that includes a regular trip to our local Woolworths supermarket. Whether it's for a big weekly grocery run or just a quick pop-in to pick up the Sunday roast essentials, we're always perusing the aisles.

But brace yourself. On your next trip to Woolies, you might be in for a shock, as some popular products have vanished from the checkouts!

View attachment 23567

Woolies has decided to eliminate children's confectionery items from their checkout areas. Image by bernswaelz from pixabay

Woolworths has decided to change the game in the grocery aisles. This supermarket giant is marching ahead with its mission to transform our Aussie shopping habits by removing ‘children's confectionery’ from checkouts.

That's right, no more Chupa Chups, Kinder Surprises, or Caramello Koalas tempting us before the finish line.

But worry not! This isn't the beginning of a sweet treat blackout. There will still be a selection of confectionery at the checkouts for adults.

So, why the sudden change? In what appears to be a well-intentioned move, Woolies is shifting its focus towards promoting healthier food choices.

Food choices with a Health Star Rating (HSR) of 3.5 and above are set to take over approximately 80 per cent of shelf space at the checkouts.

In a recent announcement, Natalie Davis, Woolworths' Managing Director, stated, 'These are small but important steps in the right direction as we work to make healthier choices easier for our customers.'

Although she mentioned there's no replacement for wholesome food like fruit and veg, Davis hopes that removing kids' confectionery from checkouts and encouraging customers to make small food swaps will positively impact their shopping habits.

The grab-and-go style shelves beside checkouts will also receive a facelift, never exceeding $3, in a bid to provide healthier and affordable options for those quick snack purchases.

This could include things like wholegrain crackers and bars, both of which were introduced to the checkout aisles just last year.

To improve affordability and access to healthier choices, there will also be a focus on lower pricing for healthier products through initiatives like the seasonal Prices Dropped program.

Additional changes at Woolworths include a shake-up of the aisle ends displays. However, 'sometimes foods' like chips that are on special will still be given their time in the spotlight.

This move to ditch children’s confectionery from checkouts will gradually take place over the coming weeks. By the end of July, healthier options at the ends of aisles will start appearing.

View attachment 23568

80 per cent of the displays in Woolworths will consist of healthier options, all of which will be available for $3 or less. Image by Shuterstock

And the changes don't stop there! To battle food waste, Woolworths has added a new feature: 'Eat Now' stickers on avocados to help shoppers know when they're at their ripest.

This avocado sticker feature is only being rolled out in selected stores in Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

But for all our ACT, NSW, WA, or NT-based members, there are, unfortunately, no immediate plans to introduce these stickers. You can read more about this change here.

Key Takeaways

• Woolworths is removing children's confectionery from checkouts in an attempt to help customers make healthier choices.
• Instead, the supermarket will increase its offering of healthier food items with a Health Star Rating (HSR) of 3.5 and above, dedicating 80 per cent of shelf space to these products.
• Natalie Davis, Managing Director at Woolworths, emphasised the significance of these small steps towards facilitating healthier food selections for customers.
• The supermarket giant has also introduced a 'Eat Now' sticker system for avocados to reduce food waste.

As always, we remind our readers that while these changes are significant, they are being implemented to facilitate healthier choices. We encourage you to embrace these changes and continue enjoying your shopping at Woolworths!

What are your thoughts on Woolworths' decision to remove select confectionery from checkouts and promote healthier food choices instead? Do you believe this change will have a positive impact on customers' shopping habits and overall health?

Great news. Too tempting for kids. Pity that
Their half price specials usually consist at least 50% of junk or unhealthy foods. Healthy food are lowed well below even 30% off. Time for change.

 

[Macarj]

What is it don't they think we can make our own healthy choices

 

[Wandiwa]

They should remove all sweets from around the checkouts .
I remember on many occasions my kids grabbing a lolly pop or something else and unwrapping it or putting it wrapped in their mouth while I was loading groceries on the conveyor belt. Then having to buy it.
I wished there was online shopping back then

Musta been hard watching 13 kids at once.

 

[SGH]

When my kids were growing up the only thing they got when we went shopping was half a cold frankfurt each from the butcher.

 

[Tygie]

Why don't they (supermarkets/the government/doctors/dieticians/nutritionists etc. etc.) BUTT OUT of telling everyone what they should and shouldn't eat. there is nothing wrong with kids having a lollypop or some lollies, chips etc. Eating everything healthy all the time is such a drag and a bore. We all need to let loose sometimes. Never hurt anyone for decades, last few years it's a crime to eat something that might bring a smile to your face. The world needs to get over this SH*T and relax!

 

[KSS]

Why can't parents control their kids? You only need one magic word and stick to it. NO!

 

[KSS]

Although I never shop at Woolies, I reckon removing sweets from check-outs is a good idea and a lot of mothers of young children should welcome this.

Because they can't control their kids?

 

[KSS]

I always thought it's a terrible ploy placing sweets at the checkout, when mother's have to load their groceries. It's a magnet for kids. Should have changed years ago imo.

When my siblings and I were kids, there is no way we would have just grabbed whatever we wanted. We had discipline back then.

 

[Penny4]

When my siblings and I were kids, there is no way we would have just grabbed whatever we wanted. We had discipline back then.

When my brother and I were kids, I don't recall any temptations like that at the supermarket, but there probably was. My mother used to bake cakes or biscuits every day for my father to take to work, plus for us to eat when we came home from school. Mum used to buy us lollies every now and then. Even today, she still tells me that she learnt not to buy too many, as my brother didn't like sweets and gave them to me.

 

[Catherines]

Why don't they (supermarkets/the government/doctors/dieticians/nutritionists etc. etc.) BUTT OUT of telling everyone what they should and shouldn't eat. there is nothing wrong with kids having a lollypop or some lollies, chips etc. Eating everything healthy all the time is such a drag and a bore. We all need to let loose sometimes. Never hurt anyone for decades, last few years it's a crime to eat something that might bring a smile to your face. The world needs to get over this SH*T and relax!

Because when this country is the most obese in the world all the same people who whinge now about being told ‘this is harmful and that is good’ will probably be the first to complain again that they weren’t warned about the dangers or value of bad or good foods! It’s up to each of us to decide for ourselves - no one is making us do something we don’t want to do. These posts are here for information not pushing us one way or the other. CHILL and do your own thing.

 

[Ezzy]

Musta been hard watching 13 kids at once.

Doubt 13 children would have been taken shopping at one time. I am sure shopping was done when some were at Infant or Primary school or even High school.

 

[Shane/#]

Why don't they (supermarkets/the government/doctors/dieticians/nutritionists etc. etc.) BUTT OUT of telling everyone what they should and shouldn't eat. there is nothing wrong with kids having a lollypop or some lollies, chips etc. Eating everything healthy all the time is such a drag and a bore. We all need to let loose sometimes. Never hurt anyone for decades, last few years it's a crime to eat something that might bring a smile to your face. The world needs to get over this SH*T and relax!

Exactly % shoving the ideals on everyone they can piss off