This 'annoying' detail at Woolworths has shoppers confused: 'We're not in America'
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If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that choosing groceries can be a bit of a minefield. Sure, we could all just go for the cheapest option every time and save some money, but let's face it – quality is important too. Especially when it comes to food!
We want our produce to be fresh, and we want to know that what we're putting into our bodies is good for us.
That being said, even the savviest shoppers among us can sometimes make mistakes without even realising it.
After all, there are so many things to look out for these days – from 'clean eating' labels and fair trade certifications, to 'free range' this and 'organic' that... It almost feels like supermarkets are purposely making things difficult! (Even though they're not, of course).
Another area where supermarkets could definitely improve is the packaging of their products. We've all been there – inspecting a potential purchase, only to put it back on the shelf because the packaging is confusing or misleading.
Other times, we only realise the mistake when we’ve already brought the item home and opened it. And that's exactly what happened to one Woolies shopper who was left scratching their head after making a bizarre discovery on one of the store's most popular buys.
Sharing on Reddit, the shopper was left baffled by the packaging around Woolworths' own brand of cream cheese.
The product they assumed was produced in Australia actually had imperial measurements in ounces printed on the foil packaging, as is common in countries such as the United States.
In other words, the product could be imported without the packaging indicating so.
As we all know, Australia uses the metric system, meaning the weight of food products is measured in kilograms and grams, and this mistake prompted a sarcastic response from the Woolworths shopper on the forum website.
'Thank you [Woolworths] for this very helpful Easy Measuring Guide featuring a unit of measurement which is both popular and extensively used in Australia,' they wrote in their sarcastic social media post.
It was no surprise that plenty of other Aussies on the forum website agreed, with several expressing their frustration on the 'hidden' detail.
'What is it with Australians wanting to Americanise everything?' asked one user in the comments, with another joining the conversation and saying, 'We're not in America. This is just annoying, having to convert the measurements yourself.'
Woolworths confirmed on its website that the product is manufactured and imported from the United States. The logo for Australian-made products doesn't appear anywhere on the packaging.
While we understand that supermarkets need to save money where they can, we do think that they need to do a better job when it comes to the packaging of imported products.
It's not just confusing for shoppers; it's also a bit misleading. After all, if something is imported from another country, shouldn't that be made clear on the packaging?
What do you reckon, members? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
We want our produce to be fresh, and we want to know that what we're putting into our bodies is good for us.
That being said, even the savviest shoppers among us can sometimes make mistakes without even realising it.
After all, there are so many things to look out for these days – from 'clean eating' labels and fair trade certifications, to 'free range' this and 'organic' that... It almost feels like supermarkets are purposely making things difficult! (Even though they're not, of course).
There was an 'annoying' detail in Woolies' own brand of cream cheese. Credit: Reddit.
Another area where supermarkets could definitely improve is the packaging of their products. We've all been there – inspecting a potential purchase, only to put it back on the shelf because the packaging is confusing or misleading.
Other times, we only realise the mistake when we’ve already brought the item home and opened it. And that's exactly what happened to one Woolies shopper who was left scratching their head after making a bizarre discovery on one of the store's most popular buys.
Sharing on Reddit, the shopper was left baffled by the packaging around Woolworths' own brand of cream cheese.
The product they assumed was produced in Australia actually had imperial measurements in ounces printed on the foil packaging, as is common in countries such as the United States.
In other words, the product could be imported without the packaging indicating so.
The shopper was surprised to see US measurements on what they thought was an Australian-made product. Credit: Reddit.
As we all know, Australia uses the metric system, meaning the weight of food products is measured in kilograms and grams, and this mistake prompted a sarcastic response from the Woolworths shopper on the forum website.
'Thank you [Woolworths] for this very helpful Easy Measuring Guide featuring a unit of measurement which is both popular and extensively used in Australia,' they wrote in their sarcastic social media post.
It was no surprise that plenty of other Aussies on the forum website agreed, with several expressing their frustration on the 'hidden' detail.
'What is it with Australians wanting to Americanise everything?' asked one user in the comments, with another joining the conversation and saying, 'We're not in America. This is just annoying, having to convert the measurements yourself.'
Woolworths confirmed on its website that the product is manufactured and imported from the United States. The logo for Australian-made products doesn't appear anywhere on the packaging.
It's not just confusing for shoppers; it's also a bit misleading. After all, if something is imported from another country, shouldn't that be made clear on the packaging?
What do you reckon, members? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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