Outrage over eye-watering price of Aussie snack
Written by admin on September 17, 2024
Australians have expressed outrage over the price of Tim Tams after the beloved biscuit was snapped selling for an eye-watering price.
The Arnott’s biscuit is currently selling in-stores and online for $6 per pack, a price blasted as being excessive and “un-Australan”.
The price hike was lamented by users on Reddit, where an image of the shelf price was shared, as being a grim new reality.
Many staple goods as well as treats have increased in price amid inflation, but despite continuing cost of living pressures.
“I (remember) when a double pack used to only be about $4.50. F**k this shit,” the user who posted the photo stated.
Others pointed out the iconic Australian biscuit was potentially cheaper overseas, despite import taxes there.
“That’s in Australia? They’re half that in Canada and they have to import them from Australia,” one said.
Others added: “Like many other shrunken and quality reduced products I can live without them”.
Arnott’s traditional flavours are currently listed at $6 at the Coles and Woolworths websites.
A 365g family packet – up from the typical 200g – will meanwhile set buyers back just $7.
An Arnott’s spokesperson told the Daily Mail the price of input costs had increased, resulting in the price hike.
“Like most Australian manufacturers, we are experiencing a significant increase in our input costs, including the surging price of cocoa,’ the spokesperson said.
“This has led us to make the difficult decision to increase the price of our Tim Tam biscuits
“We continue to invest in promotional programs with our retailers year-round, to ensure consumers can buy our products at great value prices.
‘The changes are necessary for Arnott’s to remain competitive as an Australian manufacturer and to continue to make the delicious products Australians know and love.”
Woolworths and Coles have been contacted for comment.
