ALDI & LIDL Food and Drink Worth Trying?
Discussion
NGRhodes said:
I do have a theory that some people in our area think of Aldi and Lidl as the poormans choice, these image conscious people shop at Asda as its more expensive to shop (there is no other supermarket within 20 minutes drive).
Well they are cheaper and known as the discounters? They won't be winning the Waitrose crowd on average.NGRhodes said:
I do have a theory that some people in our area think of Aldi and Lidl as the poormans choice, these image conscious people shop at Asda as its more expensive to shop (there is no other supermarket within 20 minutes drive).
I used to think like that, but mostly because I incorrectly assumed their products would be cheap quality, a bit like Farmfoods or Jack Fultons etc.We also didn't have any close enough to us without having to drive past the main brand supermarkets. But then when an Aldi upend up on our doorstep we tried it and were impressed. Aldi is now our main default store, with occasional trips to the main branded supermarkets. When I drive past an Aldi or Lidl I now wonder what useless delight I might want to buy from their aisle of dreams.
Toaster Pilot said:
Jim on the hill said:
Well they are cheaper and known as the discounters? They won't be winning the Waitrose crowd on average.
They have though haven’t they? Hence they’re doing amazingly well and Waitrose are struggling? They’re certainly trying to cater for them. And the introduction of in-store bakeries is really helping Lidl to do so too, their wine also tempting many affluent shoppers away from the usual suspects.
V8mate said:
Toaster Pilot said:
Jim on the hill said:
Well they are cheaper and known as the discounters? They won't be winning the Waitrose crowd on average.
They have though haven’t they? Hence they’re doing amazingly well and Waitrose are struggling? They’re certainly trying to cater for them. And the introduction of in-store bakeries is really helping Lidl to do so too, their wine also tempting many affluent shoppers away from the usual suspects.
Apart from that initial fiver off had stuff all from them, ohh that reminds me, must have a scratchcard from Thursday, wait a mo....
finds phone....
Oooh two of them, didn't know they had an expiry date, both still valid, phew....
First one, nowt.
Second one, also nowt.
'Tis a conspiracy, I tell thee, punishment for not buying my usual trailer load of mini stollen.
finds phone....
Oooh two of them, didn't know they had an expiry date, both still valid, phew....
First one, nowt.
Second one, also nowt.
'Tis a conspiracy, I tell thee, punishment for not buying my usual trailer load of mini stollen.
Farmfoods (and Jack Fulton - mentioned above - which has recently been acquired by Poundland) aren't necessarily poor quality.
A lot of their stuff is branded clearance/ongoing value packs. I also developed a range for Farmfoods a few years ago that included the best-specced own label products in the market. The same ingredients as stuff we made for the major grocers but with higher percentages of the key value bits.
If you're going to try Farmfoods its worth printing off one of the vouchers that they usually have online for £2.50 off a £25 shop/£5 off a £50 shop etc.
If nothing else it's great value to grab a couple of slabs of 330ml pop while you're there. They usually have Pepsi Max, Vimto, Irn Bru etc.
A lot of their stuff is branded clearance/ongoing value packs. I also developed a range for Farmfoods a few years ago that included the best-specced own label products in the market. The same ingredients as stuff we made for the major grocers but with higher percentages of the key value bits.
If you're going to try Farmfoods its worth printing off one of the vouchers that they usually have online for £2.50 off a £25 shop/£5 off a £50 shop etc.
If nothing else it's great value to grab a couple of slabs of 330ml pop while you're there. They usually have Pepsi Max, Vimto, Irn Bru etc.
DRFC1879 said:
Farmfoods (and Jack Fulton - mentioned above - which has recently been acquired by Poundland) aren't necessarily poor quality.
A lot of their stuff is branded clearance/ongoing value packs. I also developed a range for Farmfoods a few years ago that included the best-specced own label products in the market. The same ingredients as stuff we made for the major grocers but with higher percentages of the key value bits.
If you're going to try Farmfoods its worth printing off one of the vouchers that they usually have online for £2.50 off a £25 shop/£5 off a £50 shop etc.
If nothing else it's great value to grab a couple of slabs of 330ml pop while you're there. They usually have Pepsi Max, Vimto, Irn Bru etc.
They sell a Swedish microwave pizza called Billy's for cheaper than you can buy them in Sweden! Never seen them anywhere else in the UK. Soft drinks and ice creams are very good value for money.A lot of their stuff is branded clearance/ongoing value packs. I also developed a range for Farmfoods a few years ago that included the best-specced own label products in the market. The same ingredients as stuff we made for the major grocers but with higher percentages of the key value bits.
If you're going to try Farmfoods its worth printing off one of the vouchers that they usually have online for £2.50 off a £25 shop/£5 off a £50 shop etc.
If nothing else it's great value to grab a couple of slabs of 330ml pop while you're there. They usually have Pepsi Max, Vimto, Irn Bru etc.
ambuletz said:
One of the local poundstrretchers has been taken over by a FarmFoods. Anything worth giving a go? I've never been to one and they don't seem to list their food or offers online.
Farmfoods do a decent Takeaway range of chicken pieces, including Salt & Pepper chicken. I buy their Takeaway Crispy Shredded Chicken and make my own sauce for it, just like the Chinese takeaways do...Re Jack foultons seems they have an online presence https://www.starbargains.co.uk/
MiniMan64 said:
tog said:
MiniMan64 said:
21TonyK said:
MiniMan64 said:
Frozen confit duck legs.
For the price, awesome.
Lidl?For the price, awesome.
Aldi.
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