Who's been panic-buying?

yer  will when yer having to wipe yer @rse on the curtains.

Basic human traits of the majority of  our generation greed/greed/greed/self/self/self

Which ends up with the good natured and kind hearted souls following suit


Pending Armageddon according to media so joe public reacts accordingly.

I've not changed my shopping habit and diet ie shopping at the usual time for what I need or things I may need (on special offers). But, I'vd not seen a packet of rice in over 10 supermarkets I'd visited since last week, and loo rolls (until two ago in Lidl by chance). But, I'm been told loo rolls and rice are available in corner shops (at a price).

I firmly believe if retailers are exploiting and profiteering from the fear of Covid-19 by reselling already priced products at exorbitant prices, and products with supermarket names in their outlets then a mega fine and confiscation of these products mandatory as deterrent to others. And, named and shamed too for greed and lacking human decency at this unprecedented times.

Let everyone panic buy ...i'll sit with my feet up and give it 2 weeks....   you won't be able to move for the sight of toilet rolls everywhere , they'll probably be giving them away 


toilet roll bosses  none too happy as they know there won't be a demand later on  with workers sitting about

it's like a plague of rats moving in

i'm just wondering when we get the first report of allotments being looted ...just winter cabbages under threat at the moment 

Im worried i might not get my regular supply of
BRUSSEL SPROUTS

That would be the end of the world

agree Dr Crippen  although i tend to think it's mostly the underclass ,esp those with an attitude  as most working class people are quite decent on the whole ,in fact it's the decent working class and a few middle class  that seem to suffer from all angles  .

Of course  there is also the vermin at the top ,some of the top business people in fact  display these traits  in normal time .

There were plentiful supply of veggies eg potatoes, carrots, turnips, beans, etc and fruits eg bananas, grapes, mangoes, etc but no toilet rolls, pasta, rice and majority of tin foods. Also, the ice-creams and biscuit were in short supply.

I only consume about 1kg of basmati brown rice every couple of weeks (at most). My question is who's been buying up all the rice in the supermarkets? If what was in the video supplied by a viewer to Victoria Derbyshire on BBC eg women in hijab queuing at 5.30am outside Asda Clapham Junction (store opens at 7am) then I think we'd be close to the answer.

I have not checked out the Chinese grocery stores. When I do, and if rice is plentiful then one could infer the supermarkets were  "raided" for their convenience and lower prices. And, if corner shops reselling packaged supermarket name products then again we'd know who'd be responsible for the empty shelves in supermarkets. If so, the activities of the corner shops need to be exposed, and proprietors named and shamed as no supermarket name products can be sold on their premises. Similarly, in car-boot sales or anywhere privately. A day last week at Tesco I saw a lady carefully emptying out her shopping trolley into the boot of her car, and I wondered why. Looking back, I think she'd be preparing another trip into the same store.

I hope the supermarkets will video the repeater shoppers and ban them for the day. And, introduce a max limit of 10 items per person per shop possibly payable by card only to avoid cheating. And, government making it unlawful to panic-buying.

Anyone shopping at that time at this juncture I've little respect for whether on account of their sibling returning from schools or uni, why? This will only perpetuate panic-buying. I do not believe an increment of 30% either is anywhere near the true figure. Otherwise there will not be a single empty shelf as supermarkets generally tend to overstock many folds eg rows of pasta, toilet rolls, cooking oil, etc.

if you have not got 3 months supply then you are taking risks

it all going fine, then its not,people will shop until you stop them..

the sun will still come up and someone will milk the cows etc

but what happens when folk have no money.........correct

I am waiting for the numbskulls to spend all their moneh on toilet roll and pasta before I make my move

People are scared. The current talk has moved from herd to Lockdown

and so it continues

There is a lack of leadership being shown

panic shopping will subside and then folk will just top up, as many will have no money.

is that before or after digital banking collapses

people will be trading toilet rolls for food at this rate  .


could be a new one for the commodities market

Email about freezing from M&S

There are lots of foods that you can put straight in the freezer instead of the fridge. This includes meat and poultry, ready prepared meals, fresh pasta, bread - and did you know you can even freeze butter and cheese? Here’s some examples:

Milk: All milk can be stored in the freezer and defrosted before use. Just make sure it’s still sealed. It should be defrosted fully in the fridge before using.

Cheese: Some hard cheeses freeze very well, firmer types like cheddar, gouda and Swiss cope well with the freezing process and maintaining their structure. You can freeze in blocks or grate it and freeze in handy portion sizes.

Bread: Baked goods like bread, rolls, pittas, bagels and crumpets can all be easily frozen. Loaves of bread can be bought ready-sliced or whole to be sliced yourself before freezing. Most toasters have a defrost function so you can toast baked goods from frozen.

Pasta: Fresh pasta is a great option to keep in the freezer. Some pastas won’t have to be defrosted before use either, they’ll defrost once put in boiling water.

Fruit and vegetables: Our frozen fruit and vegetables in the freezer aisle are not the only option; some fresh fruits like bananas and berries when frozen make great ingredients for smoothies and for baking.

Batch cooking: Consider cooking a larger portion at mealtimes to freeze for a later date. Make sure you freeze the leftovers as soon as possible, once they’ve fully cooled and mark clearly the date it was cooked and frozen on the container for later reference. And only defrost or re-heat the meal once.

Around three quarters of our ready prepared meals and over half our desserts are suitable for freezing and have the logo on pack. Simply freeze on the day of purchase and follow the guidance on packaging for the length of time it can stay frozen. Look out for the ‘suitable for freezing’ logo on product which also includes guidance for how long you can freeze each item for.




Defrosting food safely:
Thinking about the best way to prep your food for freezing is important. But it’s even more important to defrost your food properly.

The Food Standards Agency website has everything you need to know about freezing and defrosting food safely, including:
• Make sure any warm dishes are cooled before putting them in your freezer.

• Place food in an air-tight container or wrap it well in freezer bags or freezer wrap.

• If the food has been defrosted it must be cooked before being eaten to be safe.

• Once defrosted, food should be consumed immediately.

PS-I dont have a freezer

I shop daily

EARLY

What a bunch of old women

Keep calm and carry on ffs!