Aussie shoppers have spotted a tiny detail on products. And now a Coles employee has revealed the secret meaning behind the codes - and they may come in handy during your next shop.

That's how a man named Brian set the scene for his post in the ' Coles Complaints ' Facebook group, where he laid out a bizarre yet compelling theory about the Coles bakery section.

Coles cracks secret code for customers on bakery items A common feature on a beloved supermarket item has stumped shoppers, with the chain swooping in to clear up confusion.

Fans of an iconic mud cake sold at major supermarkets could see the dessert vanish from shelves as workers at one of Australia's largest bakeries walk off the job.

Two days after Woolworths launched a major cost-cutting campaign, Coles is shining a spotlight on its own seasonal savings, insisting the discounts are already in place.

A common feature on a beloved bakery item at Coles has stumped shoppers and ignited debate on social media.