Aldi shoppers rush to buy Christmas essential that costs 14p
WITH Christmas just one day away, Aldi has cut the cost of one popular festive item to just 14p today.
The treat is one of more than 100 products to have its price slashed by the supermarket just in time for the big day.
Customers can now pick up a pack of six Deep Filled Mince Pies for just 89p, down from £1.09.
This works out at around 14p per pie.
Many shoppers have taken to social media to praise the mince pies.
One posted on Facebook: “Simple but tasty. The filling is the star here, and the price is good.
“These are still surprisingly good for such a cheap mince pie. Well done, Aldi.”
Another took to social media website X to describe the pies as “genuinely very tasty!”
He added: “They’ve got a much better ratio of pastry to mincemeat.”
But shoppers who want to get their hands on the deal should act quickly as the supermarket said it is only on while stocks last.
The budget chain has also reduced the price of its Specially Selected Mince Pies.
Six of the festive favourites can be snapped up for just 99p, saving you 70p.
This works out at around 17p per pie.
Customers can also enjoy lower prices on items including snacks, chocolate, stocking fillers and sweet treats.
The price drop means the cost of more than 100 products has fallen by an average of 35%.
Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, said: “We stand by our promise to keep our prices as low as possible for customers and what better time to cut prices than just before the festive season.”
How to save money on Christmas shopping
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.
Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.
Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.
Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.
Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.
Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.
Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.
Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.
They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.
Those with a sweet tooth can bag a Cadbury Small Selection Box for 69p, a saving of 30p.
In comparison, the same box of chocolates costs £1 at Poundland and £1.25 at Asda.
Shoppers can also save big on the discount chain’s Specially Selected Yule Log, which now costs £3.49.
It was originally £4.99, which means you would save £1.50.
Stock may vary per store and all deals will depend on availability.
Call your local Aldi to ask what is on shelves to avoid disappointment.
Always shop around to make sure you are getting the best deal.
Other supermarket discounts
Several major supermarkets have slashed the price of festive favourites ahead of the big day.
Home Bargains has dropped the cost of The Purple One 87g bar, putting it ahead of other major retailers.
The chocolate bar can be snapped up for just 59p putting it ahead of rivals.
The next best options are Poundland, Asda and Morrisons, which are selling the treat for £1.
Meanwhile, Aldi slashed the price of its 600g tubs of Quality Street to £3.95.
The tubs originally cost £4.49, which put Aldi ahead of other retailers.
But the offer ended on December 23 and could only be picked up in store.
In other news, we revealed the exact time to head to the supermarket to save the most on your Christmas shop.
Plus Morrisons shoppers can get money off their Christmas shopping today after a major IT issue.
Meanwhile, another major supermarket is selling huge retro Quality Street tins which are bigger and cheaper than tubs sold at Asda and Lidl.
How to save on your supermarket shop
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.
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