Why this Aussie supermarket was stripped bare of fresh produce 4 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM 2 minutes to read The shelves of one Sydney supermarket have been left bare for a very good reason. Photo / Dallas Kilponen The shelves of one Sydney supermarket have been left bare for a very good reason. Photo / Dallas Kilponen news.com.au By: Hannah Paine The shelves of one Sydney's Woolworths stores have been stripped bare – but it's not because of panic buying. The supermarket's branch in Neutral Bay was this week left without fruit and vegetables, as well as long-life products on purpose for a powerful photo series.