National grocery chain is lowering prices on more than 200 items: Here’s why
Aldi plans to drop prices on over 250 items this summer to help customers combat inflation.
The price drop, according to a press release, will nearly “double” savings from last year, building on the grocer’s announcement last May reducing prices on products to save shoppers more than $60 million.
“ALDI is always looking for ways to help customers save money, but with more experts warning of persistent inflation, the time was right to deliver even greater discounts on our already low prices for the second year in a row,” said Dave Rinaldo, President at ALDI U.S., in the same release. “We don’t want food prices to hold people back from getting together with friends and family or spending time outdoors this season.”
ALDI plans to reduce costs on picnic necessities, BBQ items, packaged snacks and other foods.
What items will be less expensive?
The price reductions include foods such as chia seeds, frozen blueberries, and sirloin steak. A list is available here and here.
Simply Nature: Chia Seeds
Now: $4.89 Was: $5.45
Simply Nature: Organic Avocado Oil
Now: $5.49 Was: $5.65
Season’s Choice: Frozen Blueberries 24oz
Now: $3.59 Was: $3.99
Simply Nature: Organic Pinto/Kidney Beans
Now: $0.99 Was: $1.16
Season’s Choice: Frozen French Fries 32oz
Now: $2.49 Was: $2.79
Park Street Deli: Pulled Pork/Pulled Chicken
Now : $6.99 Was: $7.49
Southern Grove: Dried Cranberries 6oz
Now: $1.75 Was: $1.95
Southern Grove: Sunflower Kernels 16oz
Now: $2.79 Was: $3.39
Southern Grove: Dried Mediterranean Apricots
Now: $2.99 Was: $3.39
USDA Choice Black Angus Sirloin Steak*
Now: $6.99 Was: $8.49
Family Pack Chicken Breast*
Now: $2.19 Was: $2.49
More Aldi stores coming
Discount grocery Aldi plans to open 800 new stores around the county in the coming years.
The German supermarket chain has a five-year, $9 billion expansion plan that “will bring even more communities great products at the lowest possible prices during a time when consumers are more focused than ever on saving money,” the grocer announced in a press release. The expansion, expected to be complete by 2028, will include both new locations and store conversions.
“Our growth is fueled by our customers, and they are asking for more Aldi stores in their neighborhoods nationwide,” Jason Hart, CEO, Aldi, said in a statement. “With this commitment to add 800 stores in the next five years, we’ll be where our shoppers need us while positively impacting the communities we serve.”