Lloyd90 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Carrying on from the carrier bag thread (wey hey) is it just me or has ALDI increased its "specially selected" lines over the last few months. Fair play to them I've had some real lovely stuff from there last few months, just recently I watched a documentary on Netflix all about the best steak in the world etc and how dry aging makes a fantastic steak, I was looking around for some dry aged steak and low and behold they even do that too!! It was bloody lovely btw Do you think aldi are upping their game ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Yes they have and I suppose that to take customers away from the likes of m&s and waitrose they have to add more 'fancier' food. I love their 28 day aged steaks and I also really like their ostrich steaks in marinade. The specially selected cheesecakes are lovely to. When I started to go to Aldi nearly 2 years ago I wasn't impressed with stacking etc but it has improved a lot although some things need some more thought. They also need to add more basic products like baking/parchment paper which I've only seen at my one once and never again so I have to go elsewhere for it but that's minor I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Totally agree they are upping their game as the competition squirm.Got 2 of of the steaks just waiting for an interview with my belly.There,s a whole range of goods in the freezer too,red legged Partridge,3 and 5 bird roasts ,Venison etc.We filled the freezer for £40 quid ,the same goods at Tesco,s would be double that so why would you bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 You can see why they are pulling people in, Sainsbury's raw king prawns £20 kilo, ALDI £12. "specially selected" you cannot fault them, beef wellington and salmon wellington, superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hmm, I have an acquaintance who owns a food processing factory, they deal with most supermarkets including Aldi and Waitrose. I was told the other day that Waitrose food goes through the system or about 6 or 7 checks for quality and foreign bodies then goes back for a few more, Aldi goes through about three then into the bags ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Their brioche buns are the best I've had and coupled with a burger in they are lovely! Also the shelf life tiramisu in a yellow wrapper is absolutely beautiful. This is like an endorsement for Aldi haha. Agree that my weekly shop in Aldi is usually £80-90 but in Tescos that would be would probably be about £160. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Aldi have just opened up a new store about 10 mins from my village.. And I pass it on my way home from work.. So I'll start going I think.. Bloke I work with buys his wine from them and raves about it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 It's worth it Archie. Yeah they have nice red wine but since I tried yellowtails jammy red roo from tesco I don't buy anything else as its just so addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I hope so I have a job interview there this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I was having a chuckle listening to the radio the other day, there was a guy banging on that Aldi, Lidl et al are destroying British jobs and ripping sales from Asda, Tesco etc. He said it was unfair that these small companies were undercutting the big supermarkets? I was thinking to myself, they supply CHEAPER goods but pay staff better wages! Only ONE manager instead of one on each dept, no wonder! Its called a good business model. Locally I can get 2l of milk for 79p go the the big guys, cheapest is £1. Tuna 4 pack. Locally, £2.19, big guys £2.45, corned beef, local £1.29, big guys are £2. Farmhouse loaf, local 47p big guys over £1.25 kinda puts things into perspective! Then Tesco announce they are to cut staff wages for those who have been there for 20 years? I for one will not step foot in Tesco again. I am waiting to see if OUR pay rise goes through. Were supposed to be going to over £8 ph in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 And just to put a cherry on the pie, they sell some very good DIY/Fishing(shooting) gear too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bb Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Don't use Aldi but I can't praise Lidl's food enough. Great quality at best prices and ever increasing range. Their fillet steak is to die for as is their generic French pongy cheese! Their turkey crown at Christmas couldn't be faulted either, quality and quantity. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable as well. Only minor complain, frequent range changes where something you have really grown to like is suddenly discontinued. Their household cleaning stuff can't be beaten either, I'm reliably informed! You can't beat the Aldi fishing shooting bag, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildrover77 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Hmm, I have an acquaintance who owns a food processing factory, they deal with most supermarkets including Aldi and Waitrose. I was told the other day that Waitrose food goes through the system or about 6 or 7 checks for quality and foreign bodies then goes back for a few more, Aldi goes through about three then into the bags ! The aldi stuff must be really good if they only have to check it three times. What sort of **** are waitrose using if it needs checked so much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted January 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Teach etc complain about being undercut ? Bahaha - they show no such dilemma when they open a new store and put the local towns shops all out of business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Totally agree with the Brioche rolls and burgers-superb and the Bushland Aussie Shiraz at £4 a bottle is a steal, cant think of a nicer red that I've tried for less than £20 a bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 The aldi stuff must be really good if they only have to check it three times. What sort of **** are waitrose using if it needs checked so much? Hmm, that's one way of looking at it I suppose Must be OK anyway, no-ones died yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie&bezza Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 The aldi stuff must be really good if they only have to check it three times. What sort of **** are waitrose using if it needs checked so much? Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Everything you say about Aldi is also true about Lidl. Great quality food and great prices. I've just been down to Lidl to get some fresh bread rolls (still warm) and some veggies for a stew in the slow cooker, i love them. Edited January 31, 2016 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzypigeon Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Aldi's beef is the stuff which is refused by either m&s or waitrose, it is only refused due to the weight of the beast, I can't remember exactly I think waitrose or m&s have a limit at 4 or 500 and anything over they reject and aldi have it Edited January 31, 2016 by fuzzypigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Only minor complain, frequent range changes where something you have really grown to like is suddenly discontinued. Probably/possibly because they won't buy it at a higher wholesale price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodp Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Probably/possibly because they won't buy it at a higher wholesale price. Like Poundland, 50p max, one fraction of a p over and no thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Probably all of them bank off shore in the Cayman Islands and pay virtually no tax? How does that help us? Interesting programme about there the other night, no income tax but vastly inflated shop prices etc. No health or social security services for ordinary peeps, just have to rely on hand outs from the super rich? A guy from there said to watch out UK it's coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjimmer Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Like Poundland, 50p max, one fraction of a p over and no thank you That's what/who I had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Aldi have just opened up a new store about 10 mins from my village.. And I pass it on my way home from work.. So I'll start going I think.. Bloke I work with buys his wine from them and raves about it!! I often buy freemans Bay (Sauvingon blanc) - not far off a Malborough's Oyster Bay, but only about £5. Also, their Pimms equivalent (Austin's) is just as good as Pimms but only a 5'er compared to three times that for Pimms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Just asked the Mrs and yes they have increased all the select lines. To work for them is hard work and I don't mean like most places. They have a high turn around of staff because a lot can't hack it. My mrs has worked there over for 3 years and lucky has a good relationship with the bosses . We shop at Aldi a lot but staff get no discount??? They're opening a new store soon only 2 miles from the current as they can't cope with demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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