Woolworths raises prices of popular hot roast chicken amidst rising living costs
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For many Australians, the humble hot roast chicken from Woolworths has become a popular and fuss-free dinner option for when time is short but hunger calls.
However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.
You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.
This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.
The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.
One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’
A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.
The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.
They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’
‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’
‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’
The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.
The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.
Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.
In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’
The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.
Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.
Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:
1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.
2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.
3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.
4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.
5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.
What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!
However, it seems that now we may have to dig a little deeper into our pockets as Woolies has confirmed a price hike on their popular hot roast chickens.
You read that right, folks. This ready-to-eat option will now set shoppers back a whole extra dollar, costing a cool $12.
This isn't the first time the price has gone up for the cult dinner buy — it previously rose from $10 to $11 back in February 2022.
The announcement was met with dissatisfaction among numerous shoppers, including SDC members, who expressed their disappointment over the smaller size of the roast chooks.
Woolworths has recently announced a one-dollar increase in the price of a regular roast chicken. Credit: Facebook.
One member wrote: ‘The BBQ chicken at Woolies is usually overcooked to a frizzle and seem to be getting smaller for the same $11.’
A Woolworths representative defended the price increase of their roast chickens, emphasising that they still offer excellent value as a dinner option.
The spokesperson attributed the price adjustment to the mounting production costs involved in bringing the product to the market.
They remarked: ‘At Woolworths, we understand that every dollar counts and work hard to provide value for customers every time they shop with us while balancing the needs of our suppliers.’
‘For the first time since February 2022, we reluctantly increased the price of our roast chickens by $1 due to an increase in input costs.’
‘We still believe our delicious hot roast chooks provide excellent value, whether it's for a dinner for the family or to share at a picnic with friends.’
The Woolworths price hike coincides with a surge in the number of Australians facing severe poverty due to the escalating cost of living.
The Salvation Army recently conducted a survey revealing that 93 per cent of individuals seeking assistance in the past year were struggling to meet their basic living requirements.
Once essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and transportation were accounted for, the average respondents stated they had less than $6 per day remaining for other expenditures or savings.
In a statement, Captain Stuart Glover, the Salvation Army's secretary for mission, said: ‘Everyone is currently facing hardship, but for those who were already struggling, the escalating cost-of-living crisis has made survival nearly impossible without assistance.’
The report also unveiled distressing figures, with three-quarters of surveyed families living below the poverty line.
Additionally, a quarter of families were unable to afford healthcare visits for their children, including doctor and dentist appointments, while one in five families struggled to provide their children with three daily meals.
Members, times can be hard, and they can be tighter if we don’t plan our meals and shop smart. Here are a few tips for planning meals that are delicious and affordable:
1. Meal planning is key. Make a list of meals you want to make for the week and only buy the ingredients for those meals.
2. Stick to your pantry staples. Keep a few pantry staples in your cupboard that you can use to make a meal if you run out of time or get stuck.
3. Shop in bulk. Buying in bulk usually works out cheaper in the long run. If you have the freezer space, stock up on meats and other favourites.
4. Make use of leftovers. If you have leftovers from a meal, plan to make two meals and freeze one. This is a great way to save time and money.
5. Cook in batches. This works best with sauces, casseroles and soups. Make a large pot of an item once and freeze the leftovers in individual containers.
What are your thoughts on this price hike? Better yet, do you have more tips on how to keep dinner costs to a minimum? Share them with us in the comments below!
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