ALDI finally announces its shopping restrictions
ALDI is hitting back at panic buyer by restricting purchases on a number of items, including sought after products such as toilet paper, pasta and rice.
From March 17, ALDI Australia’s CEO Tom Daunt says the restriction will begin in order to discourage hoarders from wiping out shelves.
Mr Daunt has also called for shoppers to remain calm as demand for products skyrocket.
"All Australians deserve access to groceries and we are working extremely hard to deliver on this promise," Daunt said in a press release.
"We know many of you are worried about the spread of coronavirus and your ability to access fresh food, hygiene products and essential items. We want to let you know that there is more than enough food to go around; we just need your patience and support."
Here is what ALDI will be restricting.
- Toilet paper – 1 unit
- Dry Pasta – 2 units
- Flour – 2 units
- Dry Rice (excludes microwave rice) – 2 units
- Paper Towels – 2 units
- Tissues – 2 units
- Hand Sanitiser – 2 units
Coles has also told shoppers their will be a one packet restriction for toilet paper and a two packet restriction for these items:
- Pasta
- Flour
- Dry rice
- Paper towels
- Paper tissues
- Hand sanitisers
- Mince meat - includes Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken & Turkey