 |
By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
|
I usually shop in Tesco or Asda but today I was driving past Aldi so nipped in too get some essentials. I couldn't believe how cheap it was. I ended up with a trolley load of stuff ! How do the big four explain their higher prices compared to the discount supermarkets ? I'm now an Aldi convert. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
We shop in Aldi too. They keep prices down by offering fewer choices, not heating their stores, having the fewest possible members of staff and having a very basic shop fit. I get sensory overload in places like Tesco now  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I usually shop in Tesco or Asda but today I was driving past Aldi so nipped in too get some essentials. I couldn't believe how cheap it was. I ended up with a trolley load of stuff ! How do the big four explain their higher prices compared to the discount supermarkets ? I'm now an Aldi convert."
They can't explain it, that is why the big supermarkets profits have dropped, and Aldi and Lidl are taking their custom away. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"We shop in Aldi too. They keep prices down by offering fewer choices, not heating their stores, having the fewest possible members of staff and having a very basic shop fit. I get sensory overload in places like Tesco now "
I know why I shop at Waitrose now! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"We shop in Aldi too. They keep prices down by offering fewer choices, not heating their stores, having the fewest possible members of staff and having a very basic shop fit. I get sensory overload in places like Tesco now I know why I shop at Waitrose now!"
That's great. There's something for everyone. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *errygTV/TS
over a year ago
denton |
i was in asda a few days ago shopping on my list was a microwave, they had them on shelf, one i wanted wasnt boxed , they wouldnt let me buy it as its a display model,so i ended up going to tescos to buy one, as far as im concerned if its on the shelf its for sale |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I can't be arsed going out of my way to go to Aldi. Big shop delivered from sainsburys and topped up with Waitrose and the fruit & veg stall next to my work suits me just fine  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum... 
Will add to my list!!
Our Aldi opens in 2 weeks. I've switched to Lidl & Farmfoods & my bill has halved as I'm not wandering up the cd or homeware aisle's "
I rarely shop in asda for the clothes and homeware reason |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Went to asda first and parked in their carpark got a few bits in there, walked to aldi put the stuff back in the car then walked to farm foods the 99p shop and iceland! Do it every week and saves loads, like 6 tins of princes tuna is £3.39 in farm foods, you'd pay 5 quid for 4 tins in asda or tesco. Works for me because they're all in spitting distance and you can park in asda car park and walk to each of them. B&M for cleaning stuff when I need it. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *artytwoCouple
over a year ago
Wolverhampton |
"I can't be arsed going out of my way to go to Aldi. Big shop delivered from sainsburys and topped up with Waitrose and the fruit & veg stall next to my work suits me just fine "
'Kin ell you're posh, for a Geordie lol. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I now find Aldi such a difficult place to shop. Odd brands of food I've never heard of. Cramped and cluttered isles. Feel rushed at the tills. So on the rare occasions i do a supermarket ahop i go Tesco where i feel i get good food for a reasonable price plus i can actually recognise the food on the shelves. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
My local grocery store is Aldi. It's easy to get round, and nice and cheap. Plus at my store when the queues at the checkout get past 3 people, they always open up another one so it's nice and quick. I much prefer it to other stores now |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I now find Aldi such a difficult place to shop. Odd brands of food I've never heard of. Cramped and cluttered isles. Feel rushed at the tills. So on the rare occasions i do a supermarket ahop i go Tesco where i feel i get good food for a reasonable price plus i can actually recognise the food on the shelves."
Just because you don't recognize them doesn't make them inferior. In fact, in taste tests, they often score higher than well known brands that cost a lot more. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I now find Aldi such a difficult place to shop. Odd brands of food I've never heard of. Cramped and cluttered isles. Feel rushed at the tills. So on the rare occasions i do a supermarket ahop i go Tesco where i feel i get good food for a reasonable price plus i can actually recognise the food on the shelves.
Just because you don't recognize them doesn't make them inferior. In fact, in taste tests, they often score higher than well known brands that cost a lot more."
I'm interested to know exactly what food they sell that's unrecognisable!
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I'm an Aldi convert too - I think a lot of their items are the same as lots of branded goods - just in different packaging! And lots cheaper.
At the till - you have to go like the clappers to keep up and there's no frills in that way. I prefer a lot of it to the others - even Sainsburys and Waitrose.
Sarah
Sarah |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Funnily enough I started shopping there a few months ago and have had the same conversation twice this week.
There are people out there who think it's the be all and end all and I'm not too sure and this is why.
Nearly all of Aldi's products are branded to look like famous brands but they have not gone through years of perfection like the more well known products. Unlike mainstream supermarkets who have there name on their products in a prominent position. All of Aldi's have some other name with there tiny logo or caveat on the back making it appear a more expensive brand at a cheaper price.
If you were to buy all your produce in say Morrison's and their own branded products. Would the price work out roughly the same?
Admittedly some of their products are very good. I like their smoked salmon and cheese. There frozen stuff not so. As for the chocolate and crisps I'll go with what I know. Their cereal is well priced but not as tasty as a supermarket or a well known brand.
Just my two pence. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *olgateMan
over a year ago
on the road to nowhere in particular |
"aldi and lidl are ok for somethings, but some items are still far cheaper in asda or even in costco if you buy in bulk. "
Can't beat Costco hot cross buns or their chicken tikka masala  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I am a bachelor but I do like Waitrose as all the fresh produce is just that fresh
The butchers and fishmonger always have great fresh wares. I just don't feel right buying tuna chunks from Chernobyl the size of fluffy dice ? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I shop between Lidl and Marks n Sparks. Former for basics, later for nice bits.
Just remember, when buying a branded product, most of what you're paying for is the 'brand'."
We have started shopping in Marks and Spencers too. They have various offers and currently it's possible to get three fresh chickens for £10. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Because the Big 4 are greedy bastards."
How so? There's nothing impressive about their profit margins! Retailing is a razor thin margin business to be in. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I am a bachelor but I do like Waitrose as all the fresh produce is just that fresh
The butchers and fishmonger always have great fresh wares. I just don't feel right buying tuna chunks from Chernobyl the size of fluffy dice ?"
It's possible to buy fresh vegetables in Aldi, marital status not withstanding  . |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I now find Aldi such a difficult place to shop. Odd brands of food I've never heard of. Cramped and cluttered isles. Feel rushed at the tills. So on the rare occasions i do a supermarket ahop i go Tesco where i feel i get good food for a reasonable price plus i can actually recognise the food on the shelves.
Just because you don't recognize them doesn't make them inferior. In fact, in taste tests, they often score higher than well known brands that cost a lot more."
I didn't say they were inferior i said i didn't recognise them. Sometimes i found it hard to even know what item it was inside the packaging. I have no interest in wasting money on food that i don't recognise ! I usually buy Tescos own brand.
Plus there were other reasons i prefer to shop elsewhere. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I now find Aldi such a difficult place to shop. Odd brands of food I've never heard of. Cramped and cluttered isles. Feel rushed at the tills. So on the rare occasions i do a supermarket ahop i go Tesco where i feel i get good food for a reasonable price plus i can actually recognise the food on the shelves.
Just because you don't recognize them doesn't make them inferior. In fact, in taste tests, they often score higher than well known brands that cost a lot more.
I'm interested to know exactly what food they sell that's unrecognisable!
"
If i knew what it was it wouldn't be unrecognisable ! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I am a bachelor but I do like Waitrose as all the fresh produce is just that fresh
The butchers and fishmonger always have great fresh wares. I just don't feel right buying tuna chunks from Chernobyl the size of fluffy dice ?
It's possible to buy fresh vegetables in Aldi, marital status not withstanding . "
noted not withstanding!!!!  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I do the bulk of my shopping in Lidl we don't have an aldi. Few things lidl don't have I have Tesco deliver on a £1 delivery works like a dream. Lidl have some wonderful things just had a lobster for lunch great. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I now find Aldi such a difficult place to shop. Odd brands of food I've never heard of. Cramped and cluttered isles. Feel rushed at the tills. So on the rare occasions i do a supermarket ahop i go Tesco where i feel i get good food for a reasonable price plus i can actually recognise the food on the shelves.
Just because you don't recognize them doesn't make them inferior. In fact, in taste tests, they often score higher than well known brands that cost a lot more.
I'm interested to know exactly what food they sell that's unrecognisable!
If i knew what it was it wouldn't be unrecognisable !"
Like what? The tinned, fresh or frozen stuff? Stuff in jars? I shop there all the time and it's the same as everywhere else. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum... "
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc. "
B&M is awesome I saw a light I wanted in John Lewis it was £50 happened to be mooching in B&M and the same light was a tenner |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc. "
Lidl masala sounds vile |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile"
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi?  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I get a big shop from Tesco every fortnight. I used to use asda but Tesco will Carry my shopping up my three flights of stairs for me asda point blank refused. If I've forgotten something there's an aldi at the top of the street. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? "
actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!"
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... "
of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!"
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way "
but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce"
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc "
both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Aldi / Lidl may save you money on certain items but you have to factor in the additional 45 minutes of your life wasted queuing up in the place."
And the risk of being seen in there... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?"
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Aldi / Lidl may save you money on certain items but you have to factor in the additional 45 minutes of your life wasted queuing up in the place.
And the risk of being seen in there... "
I go in disguise and pack everything in Marks and Spencers carrier bags or send the servants |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Aldi / Lidl may save you money on certain items but you have to factor in the additional 45 minutes of your life wasted queuing up in the place.
And the risk of being seen in there... "
that is not an issue for me but I would know what food costs in any event I buy what I think is quality and skimmed milk!!!!!! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK."
is that good? What goods do they get from the UK? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Aldi / Lidl may save you money on certain items but you have to factor in the additional 45 minutes of your life wasted queuing up in the place.
And the risk of being seen in there... that is not an issue for me but I would know what food costs in any event I buy what I think is quality and skimmed milk!!!!!!"
Both Aldi and lidl fly through the tills so don't see the 45min Qs......  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Aldi / Lidl may save you money on certain items but you have to factor in the additional 45 minutes of your life wasted queuing up in the place.
And the risk of being seen in there...
I go in disguise and pack everything in Marks and Spencers carrier bags or send the servants "
Nice one. I've been known to buy tesco frosted flakes and store them in a kellogs frosties box. After a while you actually forget you did it... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK."
.....and return 100% of their profits to Germany |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK. is that good? What goods do they get from the UK?"
I don't have specifics, I was countering your claim that "most" of their goods are imported. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK. is that good? What goods do they get from the UK?
I don't have specifics, I was countering your claim that "most" of their goods are imported."
if you don't have species how do you know the 50% figure is correct? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"
I don't have specifics, I was countering your claim that "most" of their goods are imported.if you don't have species how do you know the 50% figure is correct?"
I did a little research. How do you know that most of their goods are imported? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK.
.....and return 100% of their profits to Germany"
I can't argue with that. Good point. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Went in to Aldi for some onions and potatoes, came out with a wet suit and an angle grinder"
The curse of the middle isle mystery section- I went in in for bread and milk and came out with a set of 5m triple extending ladders too |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
If Aldi was nearer I'd always shop there. Excellent quality and interesting produce. Waitrose is my Dad's local, overpriced and nothing special. Do like M&S though some good offers and always new items. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK.
.....and return 100% of their profits to Germany
I can't argue with that. Good point."
They employ people in the UK though?? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK.
.....and return 100% of their profits to Germany
I can't argue with that. Good point.
They employ people in the UK though?? "
They do and buy British meat, vegetables, milk etc |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Went in to Aldi for some onions and potatoes, came out with a wet suit and an angle grinder
The curse of the middle isle mystery section- I went in in for bread and milk and came out with a set of 5m triple extending ladders too "
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"We shop at asda, he won't step foot in Aldi because it's always s mess, he says if they can't be bothered to tidy the place up, he can't be bothered to shop there."
how do you know it's always a mess if you won't step foot in there?
I like Lidl because it's smaller and the staff don't get in my way all the time and pretend I'm not there. Also the people that shop there tend to be more attractive |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK.
.....and return 100% of their profits to Germany
I can't argue with that. Good point.
They employ people in the UK though??
They do and buy British meat, vegetables, milk etc"
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK.
.....and return 100% of their profits to Germany
I can't argue with that. Good point.
They employ people in the UK though??
They do and buy British meat, vegetables, milk etc
"
....a skeleton staff at minimal pay rates,
sourcing produce as cheaply as they can thereby encouraging the practice of farms cutting costs by paying even less than minimum pay rates.
...the old addage you get what you pay for often springs to mind. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Lidi Black Forest vodka yum...
Lidl Masala and rice meal its better than sainsbury.
only thing we buy in waitrose is steak mince. B&M is also a good place for staples like beans biscuits and coffee etc.
Lidl masala sounds vile
Have you actually tasted it, or does it sound vile because it's from Lidi? actually any pre packaged masala sounds vile
I tend to make my own ..........from scratch!
I don't like processed food either...but everyone is entitled to eat what food they want I guess... of course but I can cook a healthy masala for four people at no more than £10 total.
It takes less than 45 mins to prepare and with a slow cooker three hours to cook. Just looked a Lidl ready made is £1.78
No brainer !!!!
You're not comparing like for like though, the fresh ingredients for a masala would be less expensive in Aldi.
I'm not on a mission to get you to shop in Aldi by the way but the quality is better in my view and waitrose try to use locally sourced produce
Have you made a direct comparison of quality? I have and can truthfully find no difference in the fresh produce apart from price. Aldi also source as locally as possible but I don't think they are as good as Waitrose etc both Aldi and Lidl import most of their goods..........including fresh produce. If you look at the eternalities then cheaper at the till maybe costly for the environment?
Aldi source 50% of their goods from UK.
.....and return 100% of their profits to Germany
I can't argue with that. Good point.
They employ people in the UK though??
They do and buy British meat, vegetables, milk etc
....a skeleton staff at minimal pay rates,
sourcing produce as cheaply as they can thereby encouraging the practice of farms cutting costs by paying even less than minimum pay rates.
...the old addage you get what you pay for often springs to mind."
I think you'll find they pay higher than other supermarkets. Oh and weren't the 'big four' subject to media coverage due to their poor treatment of dairy farmers?
Yes I agree you get what you pay for and I'm quite happy with what I get from Aldi |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"We shop at asda, he won't step foot in Aldi because it's always s mess, he says if they can't be bothered to tidy the place up, he can't be bothered to shop there."
Same here. It's always cluttered with stuff all over the place which makes it difficult for me to get around. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Aldi is brill....
when I lived in Europe it was normal to shop there ...
Here it is critiqued as embarrassing for some.
The top shelf aged meat is outstanding and I know ex butchers who buy it, venison burgers brill, frozen speciality prawns outstanding, 36 month aged cheese yummy, fresh fruit and veg generally good, aged port excellent -
Generally it is a super shop X
Mwah |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Funnily enough I started shopping there a few months ago and have had the same conversation twice this week.
There are people out there who think it's the be all and end all and I'm not too sure and this is why.
Nearly all of Aldi's products are branded to look like famous brands but they have not gone through years of perfection like the more well known products. Unlike mainstream supermarkets who have there name on their products in a prominent position. All of Aldi's have some other name with there tiny logo or caveat on the back making it appear a more expensive brand at a cheaper price.
If you were to buy all your produce in say Morrison's and their own branded products. Would the price work out roughly the same?
Admittedly some of their products are very good. I like their smoked salmon and cheese. There frozen stuff not so. As for the chocolate and crisps I'll go with what I know. Their cereal is well priced but not as tasty as a supermarket or a well known brand.
Just my two pence. "
I've thought this as well.
Just had a look at the ALDI website and I buy a lot of my shopping cheaper from Tesco. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Never stayed near an Aldi. Love Lidl but they don't sell any gluten free stuff so I still have to go to Tesco for pasta etc."
Try Ocado for gluten free items. Massive difference to the major supermarkets. Morrisons have upped their game regarding gf... I pop to M&S too (they have also added more items to their gf range). My kids had scotch eggs & pork pies for the first time ever a few weeks back |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Went in to Aldi for some onions and potatoes, came out with a wet suit and an angle grinder
The curse of the middle isle mystery section- I went in in for bread and milk and came out with a set of 5m triple extending ladders too "
You can never have too many pairs of ski socks! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I usually shop in Tesco or Asda but today I was driving past Aldi so nipped in too get some essentials. I couldn't believe how cheap it was. I ended up with a trolley load of stuff ! How do the big four explain their higher prices compared to the discount supermarkets ? I'm now an Aldi convert."
aldi banned all gmos while the big 4 still stock food covered in harmful chemicals I love aldi but don't have one near us its the other side of mk so we don't use it sadly their food is better quality than Tesco own brand or Asda own brand its rather strange and they pay better wages to their staff than any other supermarket
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *oole2010Couple
over a year ago
southampto |
"Because the Big 4 are greedy bastards. "
Oh yes the old cartels are still running, have you noticed on the adverts about price comparisons money back at the till etc?
That they dont include aldi or lidl, if they did, and i shopped at tesco, they would have to give me about 40 quid back!!.
Him |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
We went to Lidl this morning, Mr N nearly got run over and I could only get near a trolley the size of a juggernaut such was the queue of chatting elderly persons by the smaller ones. Our next visit will be late evening I think |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"Because the Big 4 are greedy bastards.
Oh yes the old cartels are still running, have you noticed on the adverts about price comparisons money back at the till etc?
That they dont include aldi or lidl, if they did, and i shopped at tesco, they would have to give me about 40 quid back!!.
Him"
Indeed, note that the price comparison and cash back is on a BRANDED shop |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I've only just discovered that apparently I should be embarrassed to shop in such places!
Because Tesco is so classy?"
Alan Coren once said
" I like Sainsburys; it keeps the riff-raff out of Waitrose"
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Never lived near a Waitrose. M&S does seem to filter out the riff-raff but Asda/Morrisons/Sainsburys/Tesco - I see the same kind of scum in all those places, along with everyone else. If anything I'd say I see less of them in Lidl. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Some things are cheaper in Aldi/ lidl etc because they are a lower grade product you may not notice the difference but it may be down to a vegs shape or colour etc and the big guns won't accept them. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I ventured into Aldi this evening. I am now in therapy ......
I feel somehow responsible "
it had to be done?
I was greeted by the bread making machine churning out millions of cheesy buns. They made me pay in cash! Waitrose never make one carry cash? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Never lived near a Waitrose. M&S does seem to filter out the riff-raff but Asda/Morrisons/Sainsburys/Tesco - I see the same kind of scum in all those places, along with everyone else. If anything I'd say I see less of them in Lidl."
I'm now going to sit in the corner writing lines saying I'm scum I shop in morrisons and asda |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I ventured into Aldi this evening. I am now in therapy ......
I feel somehow responsible it had to be done?
I was greeted by the bread making machine churning out millions of cheesy buns. They made me pay in cash! Waitrose never make one carry cash?"
Time is a great healer, visit Waitrose, help yourself to the free coffee from a machine  and wander among the fragrant aisles, you'll soon be restored to normality. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *ot40sCouple
over a year ago
birmingham |
The stigma of shopping in places like aldi and lidl have dissapeared now compared to a couple of years ago it's pretty much savvy shoppers now alot of M&S etc converts out to save a few extra pennies !! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Never lived near a Waitrose. M&S does seem to filter out the riff-raff but Asda/Morrisons/Sainsburys/Tesco - I see the same kind of scum in all those places, along with everyone else. If anything I'd say I see less of them in Lidl.
I'm now going to sit in the corner writing lines saying I'm scum I shop in morrisons and asda "
I do too. Sometimes I even go to markets. And charity shops. Once I went to a car boot |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I ventured into Aldi this evening. I am now in therapy ......
I feel somehow responsible it had to be done?
I was greeted by the bread making machine churning out millions of cheesy buns. They made me pay in cash! Waitrose never make one carry cash?
Time is a great healer, visit Waitrose, help yourself to the free coffee from a machine and wander among the fragrant aisles, you'll soon be restored to normality. "
don't forget the fruit and veg isle I sometimes walk barefoot through that section pretending I am Monty Don tending my garden |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I love Lidl the only thing that grinds my gears, the aisles are even in number so your backing it back down the booze aisle!!
G x"
I've actually just walked through our Lidl in my head - you're right! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"The stigma of shopping in places like aldi and lidl have dissapeared now compared to a couple of years ago it's pretty much savvy shoppers now alot of M&S etc converts out to save a few extra pennies !!"
in Manchester there is a Lidl directly next to the GUM clinic now that is a stigmatic choice !
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *adyJayneWoman
over a year ago
Burnleyish (She/They) |
Aldi have a very unique way of dealing with suppliers. They invite people to tender for a product, with a per piece wholesale price.
They then select based on a blind taste test. Regardless of its the cheapest or the most expensive in the price range it's chosen.
The packaging may be different but the contents are often exactly the same as in M&S, sainsburys, asda etc. Just a different label. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"The stigma of shopping in places like aldi and lidl have dissapeared now compared to a couple of years ago it's pretty much savvy shoppers now alot of M&S etc converts out to save a few extra pennies !! in Manchester there is a Lidl directly next to the GUM clinic now that is a stigmatic choice !"
Just going into Manchester has a stigma |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Aldi have a very unique way of dealing with suppliers. They invite people to tender for a product, with a per piece wholesale price.
They then select based on a blind taste test. Regardless of its the cheapest or the most expensive in the price range it's chosen.
The packaging may be different but the contents are often exactly the same as in M&S, sainsburys, asda etc. Just a different label. "
if they select on taste or quality why bother to tender the product? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"The stigma of shopping in places like aldi and lidl have dissapeared now compared to a couple of years ago it's pretty much savvy shoppers now alot of M&S etc converts out to save a few extra pennies !! in Manchester there is a Lidl directly next to the GUM clinic now that is a stigmatic choice !
Just going into Manchester has a stigma "
where is lemon spar is that a cut price town? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"My worst supermarket experience was in the states fuck me there was full fat, low fat, fat free shit and they had 100 brands of the same product... "
that is why they are the greatest nation on earth!! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"The stigma of shopping in places like aldi and lidl have dissapeared now compared to a couple of years ago it's pretty much savvy shoppers now alot of M&S etc converts out to save a few extra pennies !! in Manchester there is a Lidl directly next to the GUM clinic now that is a stigmatic choice !
Just going into Manchester has a stigma where is lemon spar is that a cut price town?"
Definitely - they sell Happy bread |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"My worst supermarket experience was in the states fuck me there was full fat, low fat, fat free shit and they had 100 brands of the same product... "
So true, but it's the only exercise many Americans get, as they have not yet brought in drive through supermarkets
Lidl /Aldi don't stock everything I want to buy, but for most shopping trips I can get what's needed in minutes not hours |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
