Thread: fresh food story on ACA

I would hazzard a guess that anything in one of the major supermarkets has been gassed or frozen. I have heard of apples being months old (off the tree) by the time they get to the shelf.

Originally Posted by pop058

I would hazzard a guess that anything in one of the major supermarkets has been gassed or frozen. I have heard of apples being months old (off the tree) by the time they get to the shelf.

Yeh its called C.A or controlled atmosphere, fruit has been coming from overseas for years in that way and is usually months old by the time it hits our shelves.
Its OK ( with me anyway ) if its local fruit that is seasonal and they do this to keep these growers supported than that's great, its just they don't say that any food that classed as 2nd they return and charge the grower, or if its discounted for whatever reason they pay the grower the reduced rate.


Cheers Ean

Wasn't one of them pinged by the ACCC for 'Fresh' bread that was actually partially baked overseas, several months beforehand.

Originally Posted by Ferret

Wasn't one of them pinged by the ACCC for 'Fresh' bread that was actually partially baked overseas, several months beforehand.

Yeh baked on the premises with 100% Australian ingredients .


Glad that one was revealed.


Cheers Ean

It's not uncommon to see english muffins (Tip Top) that are at least 6 months past the best before date at Nightcliff Woolworths.

I realise we are a little from most of civilisation but 6 months is a stretch.

I just laughed and threw it back in the racks (just starting to thaw from the freezer, so no damage).

Another chap was also looking at them and I just said they are a bit of a lottery.

Maybe they are a bit loose with fifo or lilo up here being a tad laid back and all the rest.

Regards
Andrew

I reckon the focus of these stories (Which ACA drag up again year after year) is all wrong..

It shouldn't be about how old the fruit etc is... for god sake, orchardists have been using cool stores since my dad was a kid! Well before the big 2 had even 1% of the market power they enjoy today

The real story here is the way the big supermarket chains bend every supplier over time and time again....

Originally Posted by Andrew D

It's not uncommon to see english muffins (Tip Top) that are at least 6 months past the best before date at Nightcliff Woolworths.

I realise we are a little from most of civilisation but 6 months is a stretch.

I just laughed and threw it back in the racks (just starting to thaw from the freezer, so no damage).

Regards
Andrew

That's just a plain simple case of crap retail store management.

So next time your Doctor or Nutritionist tells you that good quality Vitamin Supplements (not Centrum) are not necessary because we get all the vitamins we need from FRESH foods, you will know we don't get our daily intake from Fresh food, unless you grow it and eat it within a few hours of picking, Regards Frank.