The aisle’s empty and so are we: Loyal shoppers left reeling as ALDI and Coles quietly drop fan favourites
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If you’ve recently wandered the aisles of ALDI or Coles in search of your favourite budget-friendly morning pick-me-ups, only to be met with empty shelves and a sense of caffeine-fuelled confusion, you’re not alone!
Across Australia, shoppers are scratching their heads—and clutching their mugs—after discovering that beloved favourites have mysteriously vanished from two of our biggest supermarkets.
What went missing and what happened?
For many, those handy little boxes of instant cappuccino, mocha, or caramel latte sachets are a morning ritual, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or even a late-night treat.
ALDI’s Alcafe range, in particular, has built a loyal following thanks to its affordable price and surprisingly good taste. But this week, fans of the Alcafe White Hot Choc and other flavours were left in the lurch, reporting that the entire range had disappeared from shelves.
A quick check of ALDI’s website confirmed the bad news: every single Alcafe coffee mix sachet, from the Frothy Cappuccino to the Vanilla Latte, was listed as ‘not available’.
The online chatter was immediate, with one shopper lamenting, ‘I think all Alcafe sachets are gone.’ Others chimed in, sharing their own fruitless searches and empty-handed returns.
Before you start rationing your last few sachets or scouring the internet for a secret stash, there’s a glimmer of hope.
According to sources, the disappearance is only temporary, caused by a supply issue rather than a permanent axing of the range.
Source: @zerbolini / Reddit.
The good news? The much-loved Alcafe sachets are expected to return to ALDI shelves in the coming weeks. So, if you’re down to your last box, hang in there!
Just as ALDI shoppers were coming to terms with their loss, another twist emerged: Coles’ own-brand coffee sachets have also become scarce.
Shoppers reported that Coles’ Caramel Latte All In One and Cappuccino Classic sachets were nowhere to be found, both in-store and online.
A quick search of the Coles website confirmed these products are ‘currently unavailable’, adding to the growing sense of mystery.
At the time of writing, Coles hasn’t provided an official explanation, leaving customers to wonder if this is a temporary hiccup or a sign of a bigger change in the supermarket’s coffee strategy.
With both ALDI and Coles’ budget sachets missing in action, shoppers are left with pricier options.
ALDI has filled the gap with Nescafe sachets, but at $12.49 for a box of 26, they’re a far cry from the savings we’ve come to expect.
As one frustrated shopper put it, ‘The whole point of ALDI is to save a bit of money, not buy the expensive brands!’
If you’re a die-hard sachet fan, there’s still a silver lining: Woolworths appears to be holding the fort, with their home brand coffee mixes still available in stores.
So, if you’re desperate for a quick and affordable cuppa, it might be worth making a detour to your local Woolies. Woolworths still has the Woolworths Latte Coffee Sachets currently listed on their website as 'available in store.'
Also read: Kmart’s gone all-in on green…is the new look genius or just plain gaudy?
Product shortages and sudden disappearances aren’t new in the world of supermarkets. Sometimes it’s a supply chain hiccup—think shipping delays, ingredient shortages, or manufacturing issues.
Other times, it’s a business decision: supermarkets regularly review their product ranges, and if something isn’t selling as well as expected, it might quietly disappear.
But when it comes to staple items like coffee sachets, the outcry from loyal customers can sometimes prompt a speedy return.
So, if you’re missing your favourite brew, don’t be shy—let your supermarket know! Customer feedback really does make a difference.
Read more: Bunnings $5 item flies off shelves as shoppers hunt ninja‑solution tool
Have you noticed your favourite coffee sachets missing from ALDI or Coles? Have you found a good alternative, or are you holding out for their return? Share your experiences, tips, and coffee hacks in the comments below!
Across Australia, shoppers are scratching their heads—and clutching their mugs—after discovering that beloved favourites have mysteriously vanished from two of our biggest supermarkets.
What went missing and what happened?
For many, those handy little boxes of instant cappuccino, mocha, or caramel latte sachets are a morning ritual, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or even a late-night treat.
ALDI’s Alcafe range, in particular, has built a loyal following thanks to its affordable price and surprisingly good taste. But this week, fans of the Alcafe White Hot Choc and other flavours were left in the lurch, reporting that the entire range had disappeared from shelves.
A quick check of ALDI’s website confirmed the bad news: every single Alcafe coffee mix sachet, from the Frothy Cappuccino to the Vanilla Latte, was listed as ‘not available’.
The online chatter was immediate, with one shopper lamenting, ‘I think all Alcafe sachets are gone.’ Others chimed in, sharing their own fruitless searches and empty-handed returns.
Shoppers have noticed that ALDI’s popular Alcafe coffee sachets, including varieties like Frothy Cappuccino and Mocha, have mysteriously disappeared from store shelves due to a temporary supply issue. Image source: ALDI and Coles.
Before you start rationing your last few sachets or scouring the internet for a secret stash, there’s a glimmer of hope.
According to sources, the disappearance is only temporary, caused by a supply issue rather than a permanent axing of the range.
Source: @zerbolini / Reddit.
The good news? The much-loved Alcafe sachets are expected to return to ALDI shelves in the coming weeks. So, if you’re down to your last box, hang in there!
Just as ALDI shoppers were coming to terms with their loss, another twist emerged: Coles’ own-brand coffee sachets have also become scarce.
Shoppers reported that Coles’ Caramel Latte All In One and Cappuccino Classic sachets were nowhere to be found, both in-store and online.
A quick search of the Coles website confirmed these products are ‘currently unavailable’, adding to the growing sense of mystery.
At the time of writing, Coles hasn’t provided an official explanation, leaving customers to wonder if this is a temporary hiccup or a sign of a bigger change in the supermarket’s coffee strategy.
With both ALDI and Coles’ budget sachets missing in action, shoppers are left with pricier options.
Woolworths still appears to have its home brand coffee sachets in stock, providing an affordable option for coffee lovers while supply issues affect other supermarkets. Image source: Woolworths.
ALDI has filled the gap with Nescafe sachets, but at $12.49 for a box of 26, they’re a far cry from the savings we’ve come to expect.
As one frustrated shopper put it, ‘The whole point of ALDI is to save a bit of money, not buy the expensive brands!’
If you’re a die-hard sachet fan, there’s still a silver lining: Woolworths appears to be holding the fort, with their home brand coffee mixes still available in stores.
So, if you’re desperate for a quick and affordable cuppa, it might be worth making a detour to your local Woolies. Woolworths still has the Woolworths Latte Coffee Sachets currently listed on their website as 'available in store.'
Also read: Kmart’s gone all-in on green…is the new look genius or just plain gaudy?
Product shortages and sudden disappearances aren’t new in the world of supermarkets. Sometimes it’s a supply chain hiccup—think shipping delays, ingredient shortages, or manufacturing issues.
Other times, it’s a business decision: supermarkets regularly review their product ranges, and if something isn’t selling as well as expected, it might quietly disappear.
But when it comes to staple items like coffee sachets, the outcry from loyal customers can sometimes prompt a speedy return.
So, if you’re missing your favourite brew, don’t be shy—let your supermarket know! Customer feedback really does make a difference.
Read more: Bunnings $5 item flies off shelves as shoppers hunt ninja‑solution tool
Have you noticed your favourite coffee sachets missing from ALDI or Coles? Have you found a good alternative, or are you holding out for their return? Share your experiences, tips, and coffee hacks in the comments below!
