'What a waste of food': Shoppers disappointed over 'completely unnecessary' food item
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Grandparents often find ways to make food more appealing to picky grandchildren.
However, a retailer's idea of a fun school lunch has divided shoppers, especially at a time when living costs are at a high.
Kmart recently introduced a Sandwich Cutter ($3) that could transform a humble sandwich into an enticing meal for kids.
Alongside the sandwich cutter were other products like Novelty Ice Gels ($4) and Square Bento Boxes ($12).
The idea is to banish boring everyday lunches and inject a bit of creativity into the meal.
Instead, it ignited a firestorm of criticism from concerned shoppers.
Some consumers believed that the retail giant encouraged food wastage amid a cost of living crisis.
'Why would I buy the bread cutters and waste half the sandwich when food shopping is already too expensive?' one questioned.
'What a waste of food,' another shopper echoed the sentiment.
The discussion quickly turned to the ethical considerations of food wastage.
'What do you do with the rest of the bread?' another asked.
'Other kids are dying for that whole sandwich,' they added.
'Just give them the sandwich?' a third quipped.
'Completely unnecessary,' a fourth shared. 'If your kids need a sandwich in shapes and everything needing a character or something, step back and level yourself.'
'Not the blue sandwich cutter already being broken,' a shopper pointed out.
Despite the backlash, other shoppers also defended the product and its use.
'I turn the crusts into other food or feed our chickens,' a shopper shared, highlighting that the leftovers would not go to waste.
'I wish these were around 20 years ago,' another shopper reminisced.
'It would have saved me so much time not having to make the shapes myself!'
A third simply called the cutters a 'handy' tool.
Watch Kmart's promotional video:
Source: @kmartaustralia/TikTok
The debate around Kmart's Sandwich Cutters raised important questions about food waste and parenting.
It's a reminder that even simple products could have complex implications.
As seniors navigate the challenges of raising grandchildren, it's important to strike a balance between making mealtime enjoyable and teaching kids the value of resources.
How do you make mealtime fun for your grandchildren without being wasteful? Do you have any tips for repurposing food scraps? Share your thoughts and food-saving tips with us in the comments section!
However, a retailer's idea of a fun school lunch has divided shoppers, especially at a time when living costs are at a high.
Kmart recently introduced a Sandwich Cutter ($3) that could transform a humble sandwich into an enticing meal for kids.
Alongside the sandwich cutter were other products like Novelty Ice Gels ($4) and Square Bento Boxes ($12).
The idea is to banish boring everyday lunches and inject a bit of creativity into the meal.
Kmart recently promoted their new lunchbox collection, including the sandwich cutters. Image Credit: TikTok/Kmart Australia
Instead, it ignited a firestorm of criticism from concerned shoppers.
Some consumers believed that the retail giant encouraged food wastage amid a cost of living crisis.
'Why would I buy the bread cutters and waste half the sandwich when food shopping is already too expensive?' one questioned.
'What a waste of food,' another shopper echoed the sentiment.
The discussion quickly turned to the ethical considerations of food wastage.
'What do you do with the rest of the bread?' another asked.
'Other kids are dying for that whole sandwich,' they added.
'Just give them the sandwich?' a third quipped.
'Completely unnecessary,' a fourth shared. 'If your kids need a sandwich in shapes and everything needing a character or something, step back and level yourself.'
Some shoppers also noticed practicality issues with the product.'Not the blue sandwich cutter already being broken,' a shopper pointed out.
Despite the backlash, other shoppers also defended the product and its use.
'I turn the crusts into other food or feed our chickens,' a shopper shared, highlighting that the leftovers would not go to waste.
'I wish these were around 20 years ago,' another shopper reminisced.
'It would have saved me so much time not having to make the shapes myself!'
A third simply called the cutters a 'handy' tool.
Watch Kmart's promotional video:
Source: @kmartaustralia/TikTok
The debate around Kmart's Sandwich Cutters raised important questions about food waste and parenting.
It's a reminder that even simple products could have complex implications.
As seniors navigate the challenges of raising grandchildren, it's important to strike a balance between making mealtime enjoyable and teaching kids the value of resources.
