Are Lidl/Aldi doomed once the recession is over?

Fred Swanson · 13-09-2014 1:00pm

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A_Sober_Paddy · 13-09-2014 2:35pm

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

I absolutely live them for the basics. Fruit veg, cereal, pasta, meat and fish. You can't go wrong. Then head to m and s for the real treats, and the bill still works out the same if not cheaper over tesco.
Tesco are like boots in my opinion. They give off this impression of being cheap, but rarely are (my local pharmacy sells Colgate all the time for 1.50 for example, not the 3 for 2 bull**** that ends up costing more).

While they don't carry as many lines as tesco, there isn't really a need for it. I don't need an aisle full of yogurts and butter. It does my head in when people say they'd never buy their meat in aldi, but when asked where they buy their meat, they say tesco :eek:

Meat specifically steaks are so bad in tesco, bit on lidl they are so so good, and the strange thing is, tesco and Dunne's have first pick of the meat according to a butcher I know

foggy_lad · 13-09-2014 2:51pm

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

Meat specifically steaks are so bad in tesco, bit on lidl they are so so good, and the strange thing is, tesco and Dunne's have first pick of the meat according to a butcher I know

But tesco/dunnes want a much larger mark-up on the price so what you pay €10 for in lidl or Aldi is a better quality steak

spurious · 13-09-2014 3:00pm

foggy_lad wrote: »

But tesco/dunnes want a much larger mark-up on the price so what you pay €10 for in lidl or Aldi is a better quality steak

..and they were 25% off in LIDL the other day - nyom.

dashcamdanny · 13-09-2014 3:23pm

foggy_lad wrote: »

But tesco/dunnes want a much larger mark-up on the price so what you pay €10 for in lidl or Aldi is a better quality steak

That shrink wrapped premium sirloin steak that Aldi do would be one of the main reason I go there. Always a fantastic cut . Even nicer if left in the fridge for a couple of days past its date.

lapua20grain · 13-09-2014 5:35pm

dashcamdanny wrote: »

That shrink wrapped premium sirloin steak that Aldi do would be one of the main reason I go there. Always a fantastic cut . Even nicer if left in the fridge for a couple of days past its date.

and what you pay €10 for in a butchers is even better never mind a supermarket

A_Sober_Paddy · 13-09-2014 6:43pm

lapua20grain wrote: »

and what you pay €10 for in a butchers is even better never mind a supermarket

I got two fillets in my butchers before, they were nice but small, got the fillets in lidl 3 times the size and a wee bit cheaper and the lidl ones tasted a whole lot better

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 13-09-2014 7:14pm

A_Sober_Paddy wrote: »

I got two fillets in my butchers before, they were nice but small, got the fillets in lidl 3 times the size and a wee bit cheaper and the lidl ones tasted a whole lot better

At the risk of dragging this even further than the question asked by the OP, I can't agree with that. The steak, mince etc from my local buther is infinitely better quality than any I have experienced in any supermarket and is excellent value. Likewise the fish from our fishmonger's.
An awful lot of this discussion depends on people's personal tastes and likes. It's exceptionally subjective. When it comes to meat or fruit and veg we will all have different preferences and opinions of what constitutes good value. The only thing I can say for sure is that some products like cereals, are different in Aldi/Lidl as the nutritional values on the packaging alone testifies as, for instance, Lidl cereals have a higher sugar content. Some will prefer the taste as a result, others will dislike it for the same reason, and others again, will notice no difference. But this is immaterial to the question raised.
The question was would shoppers revert back to the mainstream supermarkets as the economy improves and I suspect the answer is no.

goz83 · 13-09-2014 7:21pm

lapua20grain wrote: »

I would love to know what Tesco it is I have never had to return anything to Tesco I am shopping with them for years

Kilbarrack and clarehall.

My own experience is the poor meat quality in tesco. The steak is small and over priced and the pork medallions literally squirt when you bite into them and taste manky. I gave them the benefit of the doubt twice after my first experience. Never again.

I haven't done a shop in dunnes or Supervalu in years, so cant comment. Super Quinn was always great, but prices are a premium.

The steak in Lidl is great and imo, on par with the best of the butchers cut. I would like to see a bigger selection there, but maybe that would drive up costs.

dashcamdanny · 13-09-2014 7:41pm

Gia Salty Shade wrote: »

At the risk of dragging this even further than the question asked by the OP, I can't agree with that. The steak, mince etc from my local buther is infinitely better quality than any I have experienced in any supermarket and is excellent value. Likewise the fish from our fishmonger's.
An awful lot of this discussion depends on people's personal tastes and likes. It's exceptionally subjective. When it comes to meat or fruit and veg we will all have different preferences and opinions of what constitutes good value. The only thing I can say for sure is that some products like cereals, are different in Aldi/Lidl as the nutritional values on the packaging alone testifies as, for instance, Lidl cereals have a higher sugar content. Some will prefer the taste as a result, others will dislike it for the same reason, and others again, will notice no difference. But this is immaterial to the question raised.
The question was would shoppers revert back to the mainstream supermarkets as the economy improves and I suspect the answer is no.

What I don't understand is why meat from a butcher is better, not having a go at ya, but is a cow not a cow and Irish meat not all the same? Is there a difference? I use the local butcher to support locals and all that. But I cant tell the difference . All I know is that those steaks in Aldi are tender and tasty when cooked medium.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 13-09-2014 7:57pm

dashcamdanny wrote: »

What I don't understand is why meat from a butcher is better, not having a go at ya, but is a cow not a cow and Irish meat not all the same? Is there a difference? I use the local butcher to support locals and all that. But I cant tell the difference . All I know is that those steaks in Aldi are tender and tasty when cooked medium.

A cow is certainly not a cow!

Living in the countryside I see how they are reared and I know families that keep animals for their own table that are reared and fed differently bto those they send to market. Different breed of cattle produce different quality meat. Just as important is the hanging of the meat prior to sale. But like all foods it's a matter of personal preference. I found aldi meat too moist for my liking and not a flavoured but others think otherwise. So be it - to each his own?

13-09-2014 8:07pm

I would never buy meat in Aldi or Lidl - or fresh fish. Then again I eat very little meat so would just go to a butcher on the odd occasion - maybe I just feel a bit more care goes into it. My local butcher has his own herd that he uses - so 100% tracebility.

I cant fault Lidl or Aldi when it comes to fruit and veg - its the best - no contest. Same with plants.

But this week alone I had to go elsewhere for dessicated coconut, Roses Lime Juice, raisins and corn cakes. So its annoying and for that reason I will often just go to Tesco which has absolutely everything The Tesco Everyday real coffee is the best ever - and I am a bit of a coffee snob - its only €1.99 - it works in espresso makers and cafeteries and its just lovely.

I dont really have time to go to 3 different supermarkets a week so thats the downside to Lidl and Aldi.

They are here to stay - but I still like to support my local smaller shops too - its very tough on them to stay in business and they really appreciate the support.

quadrifoglio verde · 14-09-2014 12:26pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I would never buy meat in Aldi or Lidl - or fresh fish. Then again I eat very little meat so would just go to a butcher on the odd occasion - maybe I just feel a bit more care goes into it. My local butcher has his own herd that he uses - so 100% tracebility.

I cant fault Lidl or Aldi when it comes to fruit and veg - its the best - no contest. Same with plants.

But this week alone I had to go elsewhere for dessicated coconut, Roses Lime Juice, raisins and corn cakes. So its annoying and for that reason I will often just go to Tesco which has absolutely everything The Tesco Everyday real coffee is the best ever - and I am a bit of a coffee snob - its only €1.99 - it works in espresso makers and cafeteries and its just lovely.

I dont really have time to go to 3 different supermarkets a week so thats the downside to Lidl and Aldi.

They are here to stay - but I still like to support my local smaller shops too - its very tough on them to stay in business and they really appreciate the support.

You're missing out then, in my experience the meat in aldi and lidl is much better than that in tesco and super value. Not as good as the local butcher, but he's much more expensive (his meat is unreal)
I know you didn't say it in your post, but most people I know who say they wouldn't buy meat in aldi, when asked where they buy meat, they say tesco...something I've always found puzzling to say the least

foggy_lad · 14-09-2014 12:31pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I would never buy meat in Aldi or Lidl - or fresh fish. Then again I eat very little meat so would just go to a butcher on the odd occasion - maybe I just feel a bit more care goes into it. My local butcher has his own herd that he uses - so 100% tracebility.

so do Aldi and Lidl only their herds are a lot bigger. The meat is the same and in a lot of cases handled packaged better and less chance of contamination than in the back room of some dingy old butcher shop.

I cant fault Lidl or Aldi when it comes to fruit and veg - its the best - no contest. Same with plants.

Like with all fruit and veg they are all in season for a certain time and when that time is coming to a close those fruit or veg will not last as long as the same variety in the middle of their season.

But this week alone I had to go elsewhere for dessicated coconut, Roses Lime Juice, raisins and corn cakes. So its annoying and for that reason I will often just go to Tesco which has absolutely everything The Tesco Everyday real coffee is the best ever - and I am a bit of a coffee snob - its only €1.99 - it works in espresso makers and cafeteries and its just lovely.

Aldi/Lidll are fantastic for normal larder items and everyday items and don't usually stock speciality items unless there is a demand from a few customers at a store. This is why they are able to keep costs so low.

I dont really have time to go to 3 different supermarkets a week so thats the downside to Lidl and Aldi.

All the items you listed are items that can be bought once a month and stored so a trip to tesco or dunnes might only be required a few times a year.

They are here to stay - but I still like to support my local smaller shops too - its very tough on them to stay in business and they really appreciate the support.

People will always need the little extras and will always forget stuff when shopping so the local Londis, Gala, Daybreak, centra, etc are essential.

dashcamdanny · 14-09-2014 12:51pm

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

You're missing out then, in my experience the meat in aldi and lidl is much better than that in tesco and super value. Not as good as the local butcher, but he's much more expensive (his meat is unreal)
I know you didn't say it in your post, but most people I know who say they wouldn't buy meat in aldi, when asked where they buy meat, they say tesco...something I've always found puzzling to say the least

Why do you say that, What is better about it?

As another poster said before, there are premium breeds of cattle and some are fed differently, but I very much doubt a discounter is buying that meat as it would not be profitable to sell at a discount price.

Another poster said Tesco and Dunnes has the best pick from the meat factory.

Is it perception, packaging, a general dislike or appreciation of a brand that may be swaying opinions of people?
What I see here in boards more than anywhere is a dedication to Aldi and lidl. In fact even is the store came out with a totally horrible product, some people would still beat the drum for them saying its the best. ↑
And on the other side of the coin people who have never even been in Aldi state that Dunnes, Tesco, Supervalu are much better. ? How do they know??

What I find most interesting about the whole subject of shopping is the near political views from its electorate. No matter how good or bad they are, they will still get the regular votes, and no propaganda from the other side will sway them.

ukoda · 14-09-2014 12:59pm

NIMAN wrote: »

but the nonsense of advert claims of saving €80 per week were a bit far fetched imho.

isn't it SuperValu that claim the €80 savings in their new ad??

foggy_lad · 14-09-2014 1:02pm

People are just fed up of being taken for mugs by the likes of tesco dunnes etc. here is just one example, a tin of salmon costing €1.19 in aldi while the nearest equivalent in tesco does not exist! Why? because tesco will not sell any tin of salmon so cheaply as it is one of the products that they see as cash cows, people will just grab a couple of tins in passing because it is always good to have a few tins in the press. Tuna is the exact same. even SuperValu can sell the same tin of salmon for €1.49.

There are hundreds if not thousands of these items in tesco dunnes and they will never drop the prices to make them competitive even though the items are identical in everything bar the label.

chooey · 14-09-2014 9:42pm

I think they're definitely here to stay. I usually do a veg/basics shop in lidl once a week. Milk and cream I find amazing there and love their cleaning products and rose wine. Meat I buy in my butchers and fish from the local fishmongers but I have had the steaks from aldi before and they were great, far better than the ones that I had from Supervalu.

Rucking_Fetard · 15-09-2014 9:13pm

MugMugs wrote: »

I recently met an Irish producer for Tesco, Lidl, Aldi, Dunnes and some other name. We asked him who was the biggest pain the backside. His answer was Aldi, because their quality demands are so much higher.

A pain to him but surely a benefit to us.

I knew a producer for Aldi/Lidl/Tesco etc one time.

The profit margins from Aldi and Lidl were much smaller...very small. Producer didn't give a damn about quality going to them, if they complained they could f-off as they nearly weren't worth suppling.

Supplied them for years, was never a word.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 15-09-2014 9:34pm

I spoke with a supplier of fruit to one of the German supermarkets (won't say wish one lest it identifies him) and he said he has planted a different variety to enable production at the prices the supermarket needs and the variety is much inferior to those he grows for elsewhere. I thought it interesting to hear from his side.

Rucking_Fetard · 15-09-2014 9:46pm

Gia Salty Shade wrote: »

I spoke with a supplier of fruit to one of the German supermarkets (won't say wish one lest it identifies him) and he said he has planted a different variety to enable production at the prices the supermarket needs and the variety is much inferior to those he grows for elsewhere. I thought it interesting to hear from his side.

Yea, that's kinda similar to mine.

Their stuff is cheaper for a reason. Ya sorta need to think what could have been done to a product to hit that price point and whether you're happy to eat it.

NIMAN · 16-09-2014 4:28am

ukoda wrote: »

isn't it SuperValu that claim the €80 savings in their new ad??

They are now, but I think Lidl or Aldi made that claim in their adverts of maybe a year or so ago.

Thespoofer · 16-09-2014 4:34am

vibe666 · 16-09-2014 8:32am

is it any wonder tesco are doing so badly when they consistently pull stuff like this?

http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Tesco+prepares+for+next+phase+of+price+drop...+by+hiking+prices.-a0284567681

http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/channels/supermarkets/tesco/more-prices-up-than-down-before-the-drop/226808.article

they've been caught several times hiking up prices before big price "drops" to make sure that they don't actually take any less money off you (and in most cases they take more).

they keep losing profits despite several incentives to get people back into their shops, and it doesn't look like it is going to change any time soon.

http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2014/0416/609165-tesco-profit-annual/

dashcamdanny · 16-09-2014 11:49am

those links are a bit of of date I think . March 2012

And to be completely honest.

They all raise prices and drop them again. Completely wrong, but I don't think that episode in 2012 is responsible for the drop in market share.

What i did find out from forums was very interesting.

One of the first things the new CEO did was to add huge money to payroll in some stores. And scrapping clubcard TV

893bet · 16-09-2014 12:37pm

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

Yea, that's kinda similar to mine.

Their stuff is cheaper for a reason. Ya sorta need to think what could have been done to a product to hit that price point and whether you're happy to eat it.

Not necessarily.

Higher price does not equal higher quality and visa verse.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 16-09-2014 2:29pm

893bet wrote: »

Not necessarily.

Higher price does not equal higher quality and visa verse.

Well I can only go by what their suppliers have directly told me and for certain fruit and Bananas they are definitely getting what the suppliers themselves consider an inferior quality product.

I'm quite amazed how people are so local to any supermarket that they reject any criticism of them. More power to them, be they aldi or tesco, for having such a loyal customer base.

rubadub · 16-09-2014 3:21pm

Gia Salty Shade wrote: »

I spoke with a supplier of fruit to one of the German supermarkets (won't say wish one lest it identifies him) and he said he has planted a different variety to enable production at the prices the supermarket needs and the variety is much inferior to those he grows for elsewhere.

Where is "elsewhere" though, it could be tesco or could be fallon & byrne, or tesco finest and lidl bog standard (if they do have different ranges)

I know a guy in a newish small brewry who make beer for aldi and were also given a price point to match.

RoscommonTom · 16-09-2014 8:12pm

Today for example I did a shop in Lidl and some of the prices when I checked my receipt made me think I could have got them cheaper elsewhere.

Examples:
Blueberries €3.00
Broccoli €1.09
Cherry tomatoes €1.99
Refuse sacks €1.79[/quote]

You should of checked the price before you paid for them not only on the receipt, they might be dearer on a few things but cheaper on way more, aldis has great value on tools and the like, much better quality than other places for a lot of stuff, I got a suit there a few years back and it's as good as youd see in shops charging hunderts of euros.

dashcamdanny · 16-09-2014 9:44pm

RoscommonTom wrote: »

Today for example I did a shop in Lidl and some of the prices when I checked my receipt made me think I could have got them cheaper elsewhere.

Examples:
Blueberries €3.00
Broccoli €1.09
Cherry tomatoes €1.99
Refuse sacks €1.79

You should of checked the price before you paid for them not only on the receipt, they might be dearer on a few things but cheaper on way more, aldis has great value on tools and the like, much better quality than other places for a lot of stuff, I got a suit there a few years back and it's as good as youd see in shops charging hunderts of euros.

You are not being serious here I hope. An Aldi suit LOL.

Rucking_Fetard · 16-09-2014 9:47pm

dashcamdanny wrote: »

You are not being serious here I hope. An Aldi suit LOL.

Aldi snob

dashcamdanny · 16-09-2014 10:23pm

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

Aldi snob

A suit.. No. You would really turn out to a special occasion in an Aldi suit?

Dear god man. That's like going to Argos for an engagement ring.

Every man has his limit of frugal I guess.

wonski · 17-09-2014 12:51am

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

I knew a producer for Aldi/Lidl/Tesco etc one time.

The profit margins from Aldi and Lidl were much smaller...very small. Producer didn't give a damn about quality going to them, if they complained they could f-off as they nearly weren't worth suppling.

Supplied them for years, was never a word.

Gia Salty Shade wrote: »

I spoke with a supplier of fruit to one of the German supermarkets (won't say wish one lest it identifies him) and he said he has planted a different variety to enable production at the prices the supermarket needs and the variety is much inferior to those he grows for elsewhere. I thought it interesting to hear from his side.

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

Yea, that's kinda similar to mine.

Their stuff is cheaper for a reason. Ya sorta need to think what could have been done to a product to hit that price point and whether you're happy to eat it.

Gia Salty Shade wrote: »

Well I can only go by what their suppliers have directly told me and for certain fruit and Bananas they are definitely getting what the suppliers themselves consider an inferior quality product.

I'm quite amazed how people are so local to any supermarket that they reject any criticism of them. More power to them, be they aldi or tesco, for having such a loyal customer base.

It is interesting reading so far:D

I had a chance to work for Tesco, Aldi, was close to Lidl and some suppliers who supplied most, if not all the supermarkets we have around here.

Planting a different, inferior variety? All buyers agree a variety before the product is ordered / delivered. There are some variations allowed but there is no way the supplier would get away with it for long.

Producer didn't give a damn about the quality? Not worth supplying?
Is he still in the business? I doubt he is. If he is - good luck to him.

Stuff is cheaper for a reason? Of course it is. Look at how many workers are walking around Tesco doing nothing really. Compare it with the german model - I am not a fan of this kind of model but it makes sense economically. Their succes is not at a quality expense, they just use their money wisely.

As for the meat - you can find out who makes the meat for whom easily. Look at the label;) I was told by beef eaters that Lidl's one is lovely.
Can't comment on this but if you compare it to the muck my local convenience store sells for €2-€3more - they must be right.

I just planted different variety of post here to get more thanks:D

Rucking_Fetard · 17-09-2014 1:02am

wonski wrote: »

Producer didn't give a damn about the quality? Not worth supplying?
Is he still in the business? I doubt he is. If he is - good luck to him.

Yup, they are.

Was just thinking about it today aswell, the big ones all sent out Inspectors every now and then to check on the place, the visits were arranged in advance so they were Bullsh1t really, I'd have to check but I don't think the discounters ever came out.

wonski · 17-09-2014 1:10am

Rucking_Fetard wrote: »

Yup, they are.

Was just thinking about it today aswell, the big ones all sent out Inspectors every now and then to check on the place, the visits were arranged in advance so they were Bullsh1t really, I'd have to check but I don't think the discounters ever came out.

The thing is that even if the producer doesn't care the buyer does.
There might be an unusual situation where the product itself is good enough for the customers and no complaints are made.

I do, however, remember the potato bags being ripped off;)
If 1 bag wasn't enough another one was ripped off again. Not a right size and quality would see the whole load sent back.

All depends on the type of product and customer's expectations. If the product doesn't meet the specs it goes back - this was the rule where I worked, and it was enforced on day-to-day basis.

Not sure what Inspectors you are talking about, though.

vibe666 · 17-09-2014 7:43am

dashcamdanny wrote: »

You are not being serious here I hope. An Aldi suit LOL.

I got one in the Tesco Value section, a lovely blue and white stripey number! :pac:

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 17-09-2014 8:46am

wonski wrote: »

It is interesting reading so far:D

I had a chance to work for Tesco, Aldi, was close to Lidl and some suppliers who supplied most, if not all the supermarkets we have around here.

Planting a different, inferior variety? All buyers agree a variety before the product is ordered / delivered. There are some variations allowed but there is no way the supplier would get away with it for long.

Producer didn't give a damn about the quality? Not worth supplying?
Is he still in the business? I doubt he is. If he is - good luck to him.

Stuff is cheaper for a reason? Of course it is. Look at how many workers are walking around Tesco doing nothing really. Compare it with the german model - I am not a fan of this kind of model but it makes sense economically. Their succes is not at a quality expense, they just use their money wisely.

As for the meat - you can find out who makes the meat for whom easily. Look at the label;) I was told by beef eaters that Lidl's one is lovely.
Can't comment on this but if you compare it to the muck my local convenience store sells for €2-€3more - they must be right.

I just planted different variety of post here to get more thanks:D

Look, personally I couldn't care less which supermarket has what variety of what product or whether people shop in one supermarket or another. So I can only post based on what 2 separate producers of fruit for one of the German companies told me only in the past week. And that was that one planted an inferior variety (his words) to meet the price restraints of the shop. It probably is an agreed variety but an inferior variety nonetheless. The otherr person is CEO of a large company that imports a fruit from a different country to their normal product, which is not as fine a product as their usual standard and goes on the shelf without any brand name.
You can defend the stores all you like - I'll shop where I like regardless - but please at least accept that this is the view from sone of the fruit suppliers themselves, irrespective of your theories.

wonski · 17-09-2014 1:31pm

Gia Salty Shade wrote: »

Look, personally I couldn't care less which supermarket has what variety of what product or whether people shop in one supermarket or another. So I can only post based on what 2 separate producers of fruit for one of the German companies told me only in the past week. And that was that one planted an inferior variety (his words) to meet the price restraints of the shop. It probably is an agreed variety but an inferior variety nonetheless. The otherr person is CEO of a large company that imports a fruit from a different country to their normal product, which is not as fine a product as their usual standard and goes on the shelf without any brand name.
You can defend the stores all you like - I'll shop where I like regardless - but please at least accept that this is the view from sone of the fruit suppliers themselves, irrespective of your theories.

To be honest I find all fruits in all supermarkets on the same level really, that's why I am surprised to hear it.
When it comes to Bananas - they are all the same imo. Maybe my taste is too simple to notice little things.

Somehow You find lot of people here saying their quality is very good, so they must be doing something right.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 17-09-2014 1:38pm

wonski wrote: »

To be honest I find all fruits in all supermarkets on the same level really, that's why I am surprised to hear it.
When it comes to Bananas - they are all the same imo. Maybe my taste is too simple to notice little things.

Somehow You find lot of people here saying their quality is very good, so they must be doing something right.

I'm sure it's all a matter of personal tastes. For example, I just don't like the texture of Chiquita bananas while I love Fyffes bananas.
There will always be a sufficient cohort whose tastes prefer one brand or variety over another - otherwise we'd end up with just one brand of everything.

rubadub · 17-09-2014 1:44pm

dashcamdanny wrote: »

You are not being serious here I hope. An Aldi suit LOL.

I would think it believable that the same factory making aldi suits also make suits on sale in other shops for much higher prices. Do you not believe this could be possible? Or are you simply sneering at the thought of someone wearing a suit from aldi.

wonski wrote: »

To be honest I find all fruits in all supermarkets on the same level really, that's why I am surprised to hear it.

I find lidl fruit to be a lot better than tesco. Esp. oranges, in tesco its like biting into a sponge of water.

wonski wrote: »

Somehow You find lot of people here saying their quality is very good, so they must be doing something right

An "inferior variety" could still be extremely good quality. As I said before we were not told where the grower usually supplies to. So a butchers supplying shanahans restaurant may also have an "inferior" fillet steak, which is still amazing quality. And a fruit supplier to fallon & byrnes inferior products could still be well above average.

RoadhouseBlues · 17-09-2014 4:46pm

Its mostly apples I get in Aldi. I find them grand, but I don't think I would be able to tell the difference anyway. I think someone said on this thread earlier that the chicken kievs were horrible. I just tried them today:-). I wouldn't go as far as to say they were horrible.. But if I'm honest, I wasn't gone on them. However. That being said. It won't stop me from doing my shopping there as usual. I normally wouldn't buy chicken kiev anyway. So I'm no expert:-):-)

RoscommonTom · 17-09-2014 7:03pm

There white bread is mighty and only 79 cent and the mcgraths tea they have is from the same factory as the Lyons tea, the only thing im not gone in is the beans,

dashcamdanny · 17-09-2014 7:16pm

RoscommonTom wrote: »

There white bread is mighty and only 79 cent and the mcgraths tea they have is from the same factory as the Lyons tea, the only thing im not gone in is the beans,

All the supermarkets sell decent cheap bread. Cheaper as well.

NIMAN · 17-09-2014 7:28pm

I found the McGraths tea poor, bought a box once, and ended up throwing them to the back of the cupboard after a handful of cups.

foggy_lad · 17-09-2014 7:37pm

RoscommonTom wrote: »

There white bread is mighty and only 79 cent and the mcgraths tea they have is from the same factory as the Lyons tea, the only thing im not gone in is the beans,

Aldi have two types of beans, the ones in the white tin @ 22cent are the same as the tesco cheap beans but the other ones "coral" branded are lovely and as good as any of the main branded beans yet only 37cent.

RoscommonTom · 17-09-2014 8:22pm

dashcamdanny wrote: »

All the supermarkets sell decent cheap bread. Cheaper as well.

Tescos is not half as nice as aldis though

RoscommonTom · 17-09-2014 8:22pm

foggy_lad wrote: »

Aldi have two types of beans, the ones in the white tin @ 22cent are the same as the tesco cheap beans but the other ones "coral" branded are lovely and as good as any of the main branded beans yet only 37cent.

Thanks I'll have to give them a try

vibe666 · 22-09-2014 6:00pm

Looks like someone in Tesco can't add up.

http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/5860082?1411388192&utm_hp_ref=uk

dashcamdanny · 22-09-2014 6:28pm

vibe666 wrote: »

Looks like someone in Tesco can't add up.

http://m.huffpost.com/uk/entry/5860082?1411388192&utm_hp_ref=uk

Looks like the the said people will have plenty of time behind bars to relearn . :pac:

vibe666 · 23-09-2014 10:41am

dashcamdanny wrote: »

Looks like the the said people will have plenty of time behind bars to relearn . :pac:

unless they're in ireland, in which case they're likely to get a golden handshake and a pat on the back. :pac:

Are Lidl/Aldi doomed once the recession is over?

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