Discounts of up to 30% off Aldi products – best time to shop | Wales Online
Shopping at Aldi is one of the cheapest places in the UK, but it can be even cheaper if you find the right deals. If you’re looking to save money at the supermarket, don’t be afraid to check out the ‘yellow sticker’ items. Many savvy shoppers regularly manage to save items destined for the bin and turn them into delicious meals for mere pennies. However, with so many people now aware of the benefits of shopping for reduced items at specific times, it can often be a gamble if there’s enough to go around.
Aldi often marks fresh items like fruit, vegetables, and bread down in price as they approach the end of their shelf life, with discounts ranging from 10% to 30%. Unlike other supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury’s, Aldi’s timing for these reductions is slightly different. While most supermarkets wait until the end of the day (around 6pm) to start marking products down, Aldi does the opposite. According to Hot Deals UK, in a TikTok video, Aldi starts reducing prices in the mornings, making 8am the best time to bag a bargain when the store opens.
Most Aldi stores open from 8am and usually close at 10pm daily, with shorter Sunday hours being the only exception. Newbies to reduced sticker shopping should know that Aldi uses red stickers instead of yellow ones. Additionally, to combat food waste and save on shopping costs, Aldi has teamed up with the Too Good to Go initiative to offer customers a “Surprise Bag” containing £10 worth of surplus Aldi food for just £3.30. The contents of each bag are unknown until opened, providing an element of surprise.
Understanding food date labels is crucial in reducing unnecessary waste. The Food Standards Agency clarifies that ‘best before’ dates pertain to quality, indicating that food might not taste as good after the specified date but remains safe to eat. This applies to goods like frozen, dried, or tinned products and even some cheeses. On the other hand, the ‘use-by’ date concerns safety, marking the last moment when food can be consumed safely up until midnight of that date unless it’s been properly cooked or frozen. Items with a quicker expiration, such as meats and prepared salads, will usually carry a use-by label.
With the opportunity to save money on groceries, Aldi shoppers can benefit from being strategic in their shopping timings and taking advantage of the discounted items available. By understanding the best times to shop and the differences between various date labels, shoppers can navigate the store more efficiently and make the most of the discounts offered by Aldi.