06/03/2026
Blacktown: Are Lemons a luxury item now?
We just audited 20 items at Blacktown fruit market and Woolworths for this weekendβs grocery run.
Woolies are charging a "Fresh Food Tax" of up to 70%
To fill a basic fruit bowl (1kg Lemons, Apples, Plums, Nectarines, Bananas):
β Woolies: $36.10
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Blacktown Fruit Market: $15.95
π° YOU SAVE: $20.15 (Less than HALF price).
Lemons are $9.90/kg at Woolies. They are $2.99 at the local market.
Plums are $5.90/kg at Woolies. They are $1.99 at the local market.
You are literally paying double just for the green logo on the building.
Fairness Check βοΈ: Woolworths actually beat the local market on Sweet Potatoes ($4.90 vs $8.99) and Carrots ($2.40 vs $2.99).
We don't take sides. We just follow the math. Grab your fruit at the market, and your root veg at Woolies! See the app for the split-shop plan.
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