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Woolworths has been blasted for snubbing an iconic Anzac day tradition by refusing to stock RSL Australia's special limited-edition Anzac biscuit tins.
The tins, which carry alternative designs for different wars and conflicts, are a collectors' item.
A percentage of the profit from every sale goes to the RSL to help veterans and their families, but Woolworths has deciding not to stock them this year,.
The decision comes even though the supermarket sells the biscuits all year-round and is the only store to stock Anzac Appeal badges in the country.
The controversial move comes after Woolworths was slammed for banning the sale of Australia Day merchandise in January.
World War II veteran, Jack Bartlett, who was a Chief Petty Officer when he served on board the HMAS Manoora, said he was ‘horrified’ by the decision not to sell the tins.
Woolworths has been criticised for not stocking special Anzac biscuit tins this year (stock image)
The tins (pictured above), which carry alternative designs for different wars and conflicts, are a collectors' item and part of the profit from their sale is donated to the RSL which helps veterans and their families (pictured below)
'I collect those tins and value them greatly because of my association. I’m very, very sorry to hear that Woolworths won’t do it (sell them),' Mr Bartlett told 2GB's Ben
