Did you know?
Woolworths opened its doors 80 years ago. We have operated fresh food stores for 60 of those years after refrigeration technology revolutionised transport and storage.
We take our lead from our customers - we continually change to meet what the consumer wants. Woolworths has changed a lot since we opened our first store in 1924 in Pitt Street, Sydney. However, there is something that hasn't changed: we still work hard to make customers happy.
3,176 suppliers large and small work with Woolworths
95% of our fresh fruit and vegetables are grown and farmed in Australia.
100% of our fresh meat is sourced from Australian producers
107,000 employees in Australian supermarkets
90% of Woolworths' Homebrand range is sourced in Australia
+80% of our fresh food suppliers have been our partners for more than 10 years
Where do people shop for fruit and vegetables?
We know that most Woolworths shoppers also shop at other stores. Woolworths shoppers were asked where they bought fresh fruit and vegetables during the week. Here is where they spent their money:
