Good and Bad Buys from Aldi & Lidl *Do NOT Expire Please*

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mcculloch29 wrote: »

I don't have a Lidl within easy reach, but when I didn't have an Aldi either and no access to independent transport, Lidl was marginally easier for a big shop as the buses were more convenient.

Many Aldi lines are seasonals, so that's why they go and then reappear. Not sure what's going on with the bread flour though, I had some stashed but have now run out, boo hiss. I have queried its disappearance with Aldi and asked for an email response.

I reckon they have lost a lot of customers with not selling bread flour now. It's not like there is any alternative than to go to a different shop which can't be good business.

Doc_N

Deleted_User wrote: »

I reckon they have lost a lot of customers with not selling bread flour now. It's not like there is any alternative than to go to a different shop which can't be good business.

The disappearance of the Aldi bread flour (and yeast) was the prime reason for our 'rediscovery' of Lidl (where they still sell it) - and I have to say it's improved considerably on the way it used to be.

Aldi was knocking it into a cocked hat, but that's no longer the case.

suki1964

Id love lidl NI to stock strong flour and yeast, I'm always asking but it's still not made an appearance.

If they did, I'd not have to go to tesco or sainsbury every month or so

mcculloch29

Sadly it's as I feared

Thank you for contacting Aldi Customer Services regarding the availability of the strong flour.

I have checked the availability for the bread flour and must advise you that this product is a seasonal product and only available in stores during the Winter (season).

Please accept our apologies for any disappointment caused. We will certainly ensure that your comments are logged for the relevant team and taken in to consideration in the future.

Once again, thank you for contacting Aldi Customer Services and we look forward to your continued custom.
Aldi, big error. You are losing customers with this.

sarahj1986

Two good items I've been using from Aldi -

Aldi toothpaste (Dentitix I think it's called). 55p a tube in sensitive, works just as good as my "usual" sensitive toothpaste which on offer costs me around £2 so it's what 26% of the price and works just as good. It is a little runny and I'm not mad on the taste but I can live with it for 55p

Aldi women's deodorant. This is actually the best deodorant I've ever used, I swear quote a lot and this keeps me dry and fresh all day. 75p a tin, half the price of my usual.

VfM4meplse

I agree about the strong bread flour - but then again it's done me a carb-sparing favour!

It's easy enough to stock up come October. I'll clear a spot in the freezer in preparation.

Scritti

sarahj1986 wrote: »

I swear quote a lot...

"B*llocks".


Me too!

Happygreen

mcculloch29 wrote: »

I have checked the availability for the bread flour and must advise you that this product is a seasonal product and only available in stores during the Winter (season).

P

what a whole load of nonsense. Any other stores can stock it all year round. Bread (nor the flour used to bake it) is a seasonal product any longer, not for a century or so?

Feral_Moon

Happygreen wrote: »

what a whole load of nonsense. Any other stores can stock it all year round. Bread (nor the flour used to bake it) is a seasonal product any longer, not for a century or so?

Maybe they have more lines of summer seasonal products and need the space to display them on the shelves therefore temporarily halt the supply of lesser selling products. These stores are limited on space of what they can provide.

abby1234519

Aldi has just opened in my town, really happy as I've been waiting for 3 years! Loving their versions of actimels etc.

So now I have Lidl AND Aldi. What would one advise to avoid at Aldi?