We should raise the price of junk food

26-Jul-23 20:57pm
Lee b 979050
The burgers are better at hungry jacks
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26-Jul-23 18:33pm
Joe B 288252
Poor people eat more junk food because the healthy stuff is so expensive, that is the real problem, that’s why we have subsidised food at schools. Booze , cigarettes, food that is the order of priority
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26-Jul-23 10:29am
Mopos
People have a choice what is put in their mouth, raising junk food prices will not work. Nowadays junk food is more expensive than "healthy food".
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02-Sep-20 09:58am
Michelle F 158385
It won't stop people eating it, you either like eating it or you don't. Won't make a difference.
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27-Aug-20 23:19pm
Priscilla R 316016
Think that making healthy food more affordable and cheaper than the junk food would work better than increasing the prices of junk food.
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27-Aug-20 23:07pm
JAMIE D 156261
no, i limit my intake a lot now, sick of everything going up. Also sick of do gooders raising prices of fuel, power, water, cigarettes, alcohol because its better for me or the planet. But if it make you feel better about your intake, roll your next burger up in a tight ball, and stick it up your bum!
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- 26-Jul-23 15:45pm
  APB
  do you want fries with that?...
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27-Aug-20 22:21pm
Dada WA
improve the quality of junk food. It would cost little.
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27-Aug-20 20:32pm
Chuckles
IT'S EXPENSIVE ENOUGH.
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27-Aug-20 20:16pm
Arthur K 171693
This is a ridiculous question. The cost to the medical system which, if the people who consume this trash had their Darwinian result would die and stop costing the rest of us continued cash keeping them alive, is so surmountable. However, the politicians of both side have absolutely no back-bone, like the Americans won't work across their political divide (on principle) so we all have to put up with short-short-short term thinking.
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27-Aug-20 20:14pm
Christine W 227261
No way if you feel like a great why pay top dollar.
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27-Aug-20 20:08pm
APB
Lower the price of healthy food
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27-Aug-20 20:02pm
Dimitri T 100433
excellent idea?
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27-Aug-20 19:34pm
Chosen
Doesn't work for smoking and would not work re Junk food either.
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27-Aug-20 18:51pm
Mooi
I think it is time people took responsible for their own eating choices. As parents we guide our children to eat healthy. As adults it is time to grow up and make responsible choices.
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- 27-Aug-20 20:18pm
  Arthur K 171693
  I agree. I have eating/drinking issues, but I know it is entirely my own choice. The Government doesn't give a shit. Making the right decision would cost them votes, so they won't do the right thing.
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27-Aug-20 18:38pm
Dhirajlal P
Why not fresh fruit and vegetables are not cheaper than junk food ?
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27-Aug-20 18:21pm
The dog house
If your shop around you could buy fresh vegetable and rice and still eat healthy in a day. I tried it a few times it is still cheaper than take away. Try it some time. If you spend $10 on take away for yourself look around and see what you could buy you could still make a good healthy meal. Sometimes there are sites you could feed a family for $10 using protein and 3 veg. 1kg of drumsticks cost $4 and the rest can be spent on veg. There you go a good healthy meal. Unfortunately sometimes we become lazy.
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27-Aug-20 18:02pm
Maria B 89860
The "rich man's disease" ... a term I often heard as a child overseas ,,, not sure if it was bandied around here. Raising the price won't make any difference to the rich just make the poor poorer! Gee, just felt the spark of a light globe moment ... how will we tell them apart, these portly souls, as some rich eccentrics like to promenade around in a slept in clothes fashion mode! My final thoughts, people will do and eat what they want when they want and when they can get it!
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27-Aug-20 16:54pm
Marilyn B 431661
Healthy food is cheaper than junk food. Easy decision, go cheaper and healthier. Don't believe the lie that junk food is cheaper!!!
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27-Aug-20 15:52pm
Barbara T
People are just too busy these days (prior COVID 19) and it seems to be all about convenience instead of thinking of what is actually going into the body and the long term consumption of these foods. Me? our family eats junk food perhaps twice a year and frankly, I prefer to cook a meal from scratch. Fortunately, I have quite a bit of garden space where I can (and do) grow vegies.............and yes, take away can be expensive.
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27-Aug-20 15:21pm
Aisha A 379399
Advertising play a big part. People would always love burgers and pizza. Maybe those fast food chains could introduce healthier sides rather than all the usual greasy stuff.
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27-Aug-20 15:20pm
Maree A 394049
Maybe get rid of "junk food" and teach people more about eating and living a more healthy lifestyle.
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27-Aug-20 15:18pm
Patman Newcastle
Maybe it has a lot to do with education
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27-Aug-20 15:17pm
Alison M 86959
We should make the good food cheaper, it is so expensive, compare a wrap or sandwich to Maccas or Hungry Jacks meal, no wonder people on low incomes go for the junk food, it is about half the price, we are on a low income but cook almost everything from scratch, only because we are retired and have the time, don't eat any Maccas or Hungry Jacks, even make home made hamburgers for a treat, at least we know what is in them. We call Maccas "Chew and Spew" it is such crap food, I couldn't eat it if you paid me, feel sorry for those that don't have much choice.
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27-Aug-20 15:09pm
Judy C 96642
Yes,raise the prices,people may think twice about spending their money on junk
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27-Aug-20 15:05pm
Bugalugs
Why not improve the quality of Junk Food instead? Lower, or ban, the amount of Sugar, Salt and Fats, Ban the use altogether of All Trans Fats - they are a by-product of Petroleum so why would you knowing ingest a poison like that. I am not sure, but it may also be accumulative in your body and, over time be the cause of Cancers and other nasties. There would be nothing wrong with Fast/Junk food if the makers took the trouble to use decent ingredients and that does not, necessarilty, mean more expensive. E.g. We make 12 Hamburgers using a lower fat content Beef Mince, some Oats or Breadcrumbs, Onion and an Egg. The All up cost? About $2 per burger, plus Sugar Free Bread Roll, maybe an extra 50c on top. If we can do it so can the big Junk Food Purveyors.
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27-Aug-20 14:52pm
Linda C
Usually this is all the homeless people can buy to eat.
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27-Aug-20 14:52pm
Henry W 362692
You will never eliminate junk food just like smokers who can’t give up the habit,junk food has place in our society but the problem is the lack of self discipline to abstain form it on a daily basis,the occasional treat is no problem it’s the constant usage that’s a killer
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27-Aug-20 14:48pm
Linda C
No people like the junk food and soft drinks so they will pay the extra money without question. They need to bring sports back into schools and outside school hours at a cost that is affordable as by the time you pay for the equipment, shoes, fees, etc. it becomes prohibitive to most families. We used to be a sporting nation but no so much now and kids would rather sit on their phones or computers.
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27-Aug-20 14:15pm
Meryl E
it wouldn't matter either way as those that want it will just miss something out the their child or kids need, other than food
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27-Aug-20 14:09pm
adrienne H 312549
No it’s not cheaper to eat junk food and what about personal responsibility a banana costs less than a chocolate water is cheaper than soft drink a chicken breast is less than a chicken burger a baked potato is cheaper than fries
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27-Aug-20 14:02pm
Stephen F 84899
I do not think it matters. It is cheaper to cook yourself, but alot do not .When buying I do not look at the prices. I buy junk food so I do not have to cook.
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27-Aug-20 13:33pm
mary josephine b
agree with Luna One .price rise could be on chippies.We did not have chippies for 6 years because potatoes were rationed to households during world war 11 If Madonalds relied on my custom they would have been bankrupt years ago It is not the cost of good food the problem but the lack of cooking
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27-Aug-20 13:23pm
Sandra C 12043
It's much cheaper to do your own cooking. You can manage on a budget. It's so much cheaper buying food that is in season and cheap to cook. Maybe even grow some of your own vegies.The food I find dearest to buy is meat. So we just eat less meat and buy what's on special. You can get some bargains if you look around.
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27-Aug-20 13:09pm
Luna
The problem is even if you put the prices up the people will still go to them. It is about self control and education. We shouldn't punish people for their bad habits but try to help them. It would be so much better if the prices for fresh food would come down a bit but that would be up to the supermarkets (wouldn't want to take away the money from the farmers who work hard to produce our food). Honestly though it is still so much cheaper to cook home made than it is to go and buy fast food these days. I haven't eaten at any of those restaurants for about 9 months and the only reason why I did last December was because we were on holidays and had something quick before our flight.
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27-Aug-20 12:38pm
Gaza
yep, but it would hurt the pockets of a lot of people.
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27-Aug-20 12:33pm
patrick m 76941
yes
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27-Aug-20 12:22pm
Paul J 94868
We need to have freedom of choice.I find this idea that junk food is cheaper than groceries to be rubbish..
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27-Aug-20 11:39am
Katzeye
If you raise the price of junk food more families will not survive and end up at food banks.Yes it might be bad for you but that is all some people can afford.Better solution would be to lower the cost of fruits and vegetables and other staple ingredients like bread,rice,pasta so that every family can eat healthier and not have to worry about the cost.
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27-Aug-20 11:28am
Joe B 288252
No! No! No! I love junk food. Never ever ever do that. Tax hands instead, it’s hands that stuff the gob. Better still remove the tax on fruit & veges and give families a real tax break
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27-Aug-20 10:52am
Margarret F
Cut the advertising - treat it like smoking and alcohol
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27-Aug-20 10:32am
Margaret C 77490
That is a fantastic idea healthy food needs to be more cheaper Johana
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27-Aug-20 10:26am
June B 119312
healthy foods should be cheaper than junk foods
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27-Aug-20 10:24am
Brian M 325759
No, it's expensive enough as it is.
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27-Aug-20 10:19am
Paul B 88412
Possibly true - but who decides what is "junk food"?????
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27-Aug-20 09:27am
Mary M 329762
Buying homebrand vegetable are cheap. Buying from fruits shop and shopping around for meats/etc. I find out cheap meal as i Google in the world that now days i am making is "macedonian food" its cheap and healthy and don't cost a lots to make. Check its out.
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27-Aug-20 09:04am
CHERRY BLOSSOM
Years ago the only junk food we ate was an ice cream every now and then just for a treat.
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27-Aug-20 08:36am
Leanne B 76015
It’s just punishing those who would eat it anyway
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27-Aug-20 08:31am
Sapphire Princess
No because they will pay the extra money to get junk food. I am obese trying to kick the habit. perhaps if healthy food was a lot cheaper and not so high I could eat better. I do admit I need the help to lose 150 pounds. it is hard when you feel overwhelmed if anyone wants to help me set mini goals I would appreciate it. I have a few in mind. 1 drink water, 2 work out 30 minuets a day, 3 find healthy snacks I do better with mini meals scattered through the day. where to start first is where I trip up. I know since my husband has better hours we can do evening walks
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- 27-Aug-20 13:26pm
  Luna
  Good luck Kaytee. I know it can be overwhelming and hard to get going. Your suggestions are a good start. Drink water before your meals and that should help you eat less. Green tea is also very good for your metabolism but black tea is fine as well. If you are drinking soft drinks you need to kick that habit, reduce the amount slowly if you have to until you eventually don't drink it anymore. As for snacks I have started roasting chickpeas and that has been a success, can't get enough of them and they are so easy to do. I'd recommend going on you tube and finding cooking channels and that will give you some inspiration and ideas on what you can make. Evening walks for exercise is perfect to start so I hope you can do this everyday. Also just going to mention that I'm not an expert or dietitian so you many want to talk to your doctor about it as well especially if you have any other health conditions.
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- 28-Aug-20 00:42am
  Sapphire PrincessLuna
  thanks for the support. I am working on my water intake . will make note of these as well.
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27-Aug-20 08:24am
Yiing S
Should have a law that all sellers must advertise how they produce their food in their factory. That should turn some people off.
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27-Aug-20 08:12am
Elizabeth T 396096
No. Why penalise people who eat it in moderation? People that overindulge will continue to do so. I hate how powers that be like to think of new ways to raise revenue by attaching it to a cause. Food and drink don't make people fat; people do that to themselves (unless they have a medical reason or it is due to the medicine they are taking).
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27-Aug-20 08:05am
Robin L 79437
The people who buy so much of it will still do so.
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27-Aug-20 07:42am
doug m 408074
I'm ambivalent on this one - Understand that fattening food is cheaper and so we should stay away, but for those who are really on the breadline this might be the only option!
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27-Aug-20 07:36am
Christina D
I don't think it would work. People go without food for alcohol, tobacco and drugs so I think people will go without good food for the bad. Plus, why should those of us who do have self control have to pay more for for a treat because of those who can't control themselves. People need to take responsibility for their actions and learn to control their urges and cravings
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27-Aug-20 06:09am
Robert nsw
a lot of people who are on the road all day fro work will go to fast food outlets because you get good food in them no matter where if you put the price up it would hurt these people and the family who put money aside to treat the family every now and then they have cut back on the size over the years
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27-Aug-20 06:06am
Claude H
No way. Reduce all food prices & leave the choice to us instead of trying to tell us we should be thin. I have lasted 87 years so far and have eaten whatever I liked all my life. I do eat junk food but I also eat healthy food so have a mixed selection.
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27-Aug-20 05:28am
Sam H 278576
I agree. We have a very high rate of obesity in NZ now both in adults and children. Sadly it is cheaper for parents to buy a bottle of coke for their kids than what it is to buy a bottle of milk, which we all know the latter is the healthier option. If the price of good healthy food were to decrease and junk food increase, then one would think that the health of people would improve some what. Of course exercise also needs to be done. On the breakfast show this morning it was stated that obesity is also a problem with this bloody covid 19, which will be around for some time yet, also when a vaccine is available for it, they dont think it will work as well for those who are obese. Come on NZers, we live in a good country, so get yourselves fit and healthy so you can enjoy it for a lot longer.
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27-Aug-20 05:10am
James B 70778
No way, that’s why it’s cheap because its junk food.
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27-Aug-20 04:19am
Jillian S
Food is already expensive enough, if anything prices need to be lowered
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27-Aug-20 03:02am
Mariaj
Just make healthy food cheaper
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27-Aug-20 02:30am
Peter M 273033
Here come the Fun Police!
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27-Aug-20 02:20am
Disie
No, the poor couldn;t afford to eat at all then
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- 27-Aug-20 23:18pm
  Priscilla R 316016
  They could afford to eat healthy food if it was made cheaper.
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27-Aug-20 01:54am
misfortune8
I hit a tough time, financially, in the past. I shopped mostly at the local fruit & veg shop & I was surprised how much I could buy! I cooked meals from scratch & I'm sure I was eating healthier than before.
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27-Aug-20 01:02am
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Society tried taxing tobacco exponentially and it has not stopped individuals from using tobacco! Society tried taxing alcohol exponentially and it has not stopped individuals from drinking alcohol! Society should try a different approach with junk food. Make healthy food (cheap as junk food or cheaper then junk food) and more ready available to everyone - then junk food is!Edited 27-Aug-20 01:03am
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- 27-Aug-20 01:47am
  misfortune8
  A lot of people did quit smoking due to the expense & I'm one of them!
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- 27-Aug-20 02:39am
  BLACK LIVES MATTERmisfortune8
  Good for you and the other (a lot of people) former smokers (and continue success - since nicotine in tobacco is addictive). Taxing tobacco exponentially did not work - the tobacco industry is not having - going out of business sales!Edited 27-Aug-20 03:01am
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27-Aug-20 00:35am
Charles V 383433
If we raise the price of junk food then we should also raise the level of quality
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27-Aug-20 00:35am
Pat P 206247
Make healthier foods cheaper to buy
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27-Aug-20 00:29am
Christine M 323842
If healthy food were as accessible and cheap as junk food then vulnerable and disadvantaged people would have choice. The free offers from places like Macca’s, and the Hungry Jacks Shake n Win App, keep these same people in their clutches.
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27-Aug-20 00:07am
Cassandra P 389008
Or we can just make healthier food cheaper and more readily available.
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- 27-Aug-20 00:30am
  BLACK LIVES MATTER
  LIKE - A LOT!Edited 27-Aug-20 01:08am
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