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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Major supermarket now 17% more expensive for one staple grocery item
One price comparison has discovered this staple grocery item has steadily risen in price over the years. Buying in the weekly shop has become quite expensive over the years. With the cost of groceries rising, it can be handy to know where to get the best prices. That's why the Manchester Evening News has been conducting a weekly price comparison on a basket of eight staple items at six main supermarkets - with one being the most expensive for the third week in a row. One of the products that is said to have been steadily rising in price is a 500g pack of supermarket-bought mince, either 20 or 25 per cent fat, with Sainsbury's now said to be charging £3.50. According to the comparison, this makes the firm 17 per cent more expensive than Aldi, Lidl, Asda and Morrisons where the same pack of mince is priced at £2.99. Meanwhile, Tesco costs £3.09, making it a 13 per cent difference. Over the past three years, the analysis has found that the staple grocery item is now 77 per cent more expensive than it initially was. At Aldi, it once cost just £1.69, its cheapest price, while, at the same time, Sainsbury's charged £2, which is just over half the price it costs now. Not only does Sainsbury's latest £3.50 charge make it the most expensive it has so far been, it also marks the third consecutive week the firm has been charging the highest prices, with a bill of £13.90 for the eight items in total. Meanwhile, Aldi remains the cheapest for a fifth consecutive week at £13.09, with rival Lidl just a penny behind at £13.10 - just a one penny difference overall. Asda is now third cheapest at £13.33, followed by Tesco at £13.46 and Morrisons at £13.55. However, it is worth noting that Aldi has disagreed with the analysis, arguing that it does not take into account the difference in quality, as it references its own Diplomat Red Label tea bags and its coffee as 'higher quality' than the comparative products used, while its tins of beans are also heavier than others. Arguments of quality can also be made in reference to the meat, as Aldi and Lidl, along with Morrisons, sell a 25 per cent fat pack, whereas the others sell 20 per cent fat, which is seen as better quality. An Aldi spokesperson added: 'Our promise to customers is that they will make significant savings every time they shop with Aldi, which is why we've been named Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for four years running.' Another supermarket that has disagreed is Asda, as it argues that the small sample of eight items does not represent either its fuller picture of prices or its deals, with the firm saying that, across the board, its Just Essentials line is the largest and cheapest available. Sainsbury's pointed out that there have been industry-wide factors that have influenced the price of beef. A spokesperson for the supermarket said: "This review of a limited number of products does not reflect the fantastic value our customers will find at Sainsbury's. "We are committed to offering the best possible value across a wide variety of products – whether that's through our value Stamford Street range, Low Everyday Prices, Aldi Price Match or Nectar Prices." Aldi Loaf of white bread 800g - 55p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £1.99 Teabags 160 - £1.85 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 27p Chicken 300g - £2.25 Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.99 Total £13.09 Lidl Loaf of white bread 800g - 55p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £1.99 Tea bags 240 pack - £2.79 / equates to £1.86 for 160 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 27p Chicken 300g - £2.25 Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.99 Total £13.10 Asda Loaf of white bread 800g - 55p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g (2 x 100g) - £2.28 Teabags 160 (4 x 40-pack) - £1.80 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 410g tin - 28p Chicken 300g - £2.24 Mince 500g 20% fat - £2.99 Total £13.33 Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. 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Tesco Loaf of white bread 800g - 55p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g (2 x 100g) - £2.30 Teabags 160 (2 x 80-pack) - £1.80 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 28p Chicken 300g - £2.40 for 320g, equates to £2.25 for 300g Mince 500g 20% fat - £3.09 Total £13.46 Morrisons Loaf of white bread 800g - 55p Milk 2 pints - £1.25 Coffee (2 x 100g) - £2.30 Teabags 160 (2 x 80-pack Savers) - £1.80 Savers Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 410g tin - 26p Chicken 300g - £2.65 for 330, equates to £2.41 for 300g Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.99 Total £13.55 Sainsbury's Loaf of bread 800g - 55p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £2.30 Teabags 160 - £1.85 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 400g tin - 26p Chicken 300g - £2.40 for 320g, equates to £2.25 for 300g Mince 500g 20% fat - £3.50 Total £13.90
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Major supermarket selling one shopping essential for 17% more than almost every retailer
The most expensive supermarket in the UK has been revealed based off a weekly price comparison between the top six most popular retailers One supermarket is selling an essential food item for 17 per cent more than almost every other retailer. The Manchester Evening News carried out a price comparison which looked at the cost of a basket of eight items across the six main supermarkets -Sainsburys, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons - every week. One of the products they price analysed was a 500g pack of the cheapest supermarket mince (either 20 per cent or 25 per cent fat) which has been rising in cost for quite some time. However, now the cost of mince at Sainsburys is 17 per cent more than at Aldi, Lidl, Asda and Morrisons and 13 per cent more than at Tesco. Most supermarkets sell their cheapest pack for £2.99, which is a staggering 77 per cent more than the cheapest price of £1.69 that it was being sold at in Aldi when the M.E.N first started tracking prices over three years ago. At the time, Sainsbury's was still charging 50% less than it is now, with a price of £2. However, it is now charging an eye watering £3.50, the highest price it's been throughout the publication's comparison. The overall eight item shopping bill in Sainsburys came to £13.90, making it the most expensive supermarket for a third consecutive week. Aldi remains the cheapest for a fifth week, with a bill of £13.09, just a penny less than Lidl's £13.10. Asda is now third cheapest at £13.33, followed by Tesco at £13.46 and Morrisons at £13.55. Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here an d get the latest news sent straight to your messages However, despite working out the cheapest, Aldi has disagreed with the M.E.N's comparison, arguing that the list doesn't take into account the difference in quality, citing its own Diplomat Red Label tea bags and its coffee are 'higher quality' than the comparative products used as an example. The supermarket insists its tins of beans are also heavier than some of the others. When it comes to meat however, Aldi and Lidl, along with Morrisons offer a 25% fat pack, whereas the others sell 20% fat, which is seen as better quality. An Aldi spokesperson added: 'Our promise to customers is that they will make significant savings every time they shop with Aldi, which is why we've been named Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for four years running.' Asda also disagreed and insisted that the small sample of products does not represent the fuller picture of prices and does not account for its deals. The supermarket argued that, across the board, its Just Essentials range is the largest and cheapest available, alongside Aldi's. Sainsburys also commented that there have been industry-wide factors that have influenced the price of beef. A spokesperson for the supermarket said: "This review of a limited number of products does not reflect the fantastic value our customers will find at Sainsbury's. "We are committed to offering the best possible value across a wide variety of products – whether that's through our value Stamford Street range, Low Everyday Prices, Aldi Price Match or Nectar Prices."
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Cheapest' supermarket now most expensive for essentials
The supermarket that was deemed the cheapest of the main shops is now the most expensive for essentials, according to a recent price comparison. For most of January, Morrisons was working out cheaper than Aldi and Lidl in the weekly price comparison. The Manchester Evening News tracks the costs of eight basic items including bread, milk, butter, beans, tea, coffee, mince and chicken. However, this week the supermarket has increased the price of its cheapest loaf from 47p to 49p, making its overall bill of £13.45 the dearest of the lot. Aldi and Asda have also increased their cheapest mince to £2.99 per pack, whilst Tesco and Sainsbury's have reduced theirs to £2.95. READ MORE: 'Hidden gem' seaside resort an hour from Blackpool with heated pool, sauna and lush landscapes READ MORE: DWP PIP 'special rules' for specific illnesses can fast-track application Lidl remains the cheapest for a sixth week running, with a bill of £13.04. Aldi is second cheapest at £13.17, with Tesco now in third place, with a bill of £13.25. It had previously spent 17 consecutive weeks as the most expensive, until Sainsbury's swiped the unfortunate accolade in April. Asda is fourth cheapest at £13.31, followed by Sainsbury's at £13.43. A number of supermarkets do disagree with the MEN's comparison of bills. Aldi says the list doesn't take into account the difference in quality, insisting, for example, that its own Diplomat Red Label tea bags and its coffee are 'higher quality' than the comparative products used. The supermarket says its tins of beans are also heavier than some of the others. An Aldi spokesperson added: 'Our promise to customers is that they will make significant savings every time they shop with Aldi, which is why we've been named Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for four years running.' The comparison for mince includes the cheapest from each place, which is the 25% fat versions at Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl. The others though, sell 20% fat versions which is seen as better quality. Asda also disagrees with the comparisons, stating they do not account for deals and the fuller picture of prices. The supermarket says that, across the board, its Just Essentials range is the largest and cheapest available, alongside Aldi's. A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: 'This review of a limited number of products does not reflect the fantastic value our customers will find at Sainsbury's. We are committed to offering the best possible value across a wide variety of products, whether that's through our value Stamford Street range, Low Everyday Prices, Nectar Prices, or our current biggest ever Aldi Price Match offer.' Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £1.99 Teabags 240 - £2.79 / equates to £1.86 for 160 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 27p Chicken 300g - £2.25 Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.99 Total £13.04 Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £1.99 Teabags 160 - £1.99 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 27p Chicken 300g - £2.25 Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.99 (up from £2.95) Total: £13.17 (up from £13.13) Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g (2 x 100g) - £2.30 Teabags 160 (2 x 80-pack) - £1.80 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 28p Chicken 300g - £2.40 for 320g, equates to £2.25 for 300g Mince 500g 20% fat - £2.95 (down from £2.99) Total £13.25 (down from £13.30) Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g (2 x 100g) - £2.28 Teabags 160 (4 x 40-pack) - £1.80 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 410g tin - 28p Chicken 300g - £2.28 Mince 500g 20% fat - £2.99 (up from £2.95) Total £13.31 (up from £13.27) Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £2.30 Teabags 160 - £1.99 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 400g tin - 26p Chicken 300g - £2.40 for 320g, equates to £2.25 for 300g Mince 500g 20% fat - £2.95 (down from £2.99) Total £13.43 (down from £13.47) Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p (up from 47p) Milk 2 pints - £1.25 Coffee (2 x 100g) - £2.30 Teabags 160 (2 x 80-pack Savers) - £1.80 Savers Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 410g tin - 26p Chicken 300g - £2.65 for 330g, equates to £2.41 for 300g Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.95 Total £13.45 (up from £13.43) Subscribe to our daily newsletter LANCS LIVE NEWS and get all the biggest stories from across Lancashire direct to your inbox
Wales Online
30-04-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Supermarket that promised to compete with Aldi is now the most expensive
Supermarket that promised to compete with Aldi is now the most expensive Sainsbury's was only last month working out fourth cheapest behind Asda, Aldi and Lidl for a basket of eight key grocery essentials including bread and milk Which supermarket comes out on top as the most cost-effective? (Image: Getty images ) A supermarket that once promised to challenge Aldi on price has now become one of the priciest in recent weekly comparisons. Just earlier this month, Sainsbury's was the fourth cheapest for a basket of eight basic items, such as bread and milk, trailing behind Asda, Aldi, and Lidl. Yet for the third week in a row, Sainsbury's has claimed the top spot as the most expensive, overtaking Tesco, which had held that position since mid-December Despite recent price hikes across various supermarkets, this week sees only two changes - both reductions. Tesco and Sainsbury's have lowered the price of their chicken breasts to match those of Aldi and Lidl. The Manchester Evening News previously reported on Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts' strategy to compete with Aldi, acknowledging his willingness to accept short-term profit losses to remain competitive for shoppers. In 2023, the retailer ramped up its fight against the budget supermarket by increasing the number of items in its Aldi Price Match scheme, launching its Nectar Prices (similar to Tesco Clubcard), and consolidating all of its budget products under the single Stamford Street label - named after Sainsbury's former location in London's Blackfriars. However, the total cost for the eight items - milk, bread, butter, beans, tea, coffee, mince, and chicken - is now £13.47 at Sainsbury's, compared to Tesco's £13.30. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here Article continues below For the second consecutive week, Lidl has maintained its position as the most cost-effective supermarket with a shopping bill totalling £13.02, closely followed by Aldi at £13.07, Asda at £13.09, and Morrisons at £13.23. However, it's worth mentioning that some supermarkets have challenged the Manchester Evening News's price comparison. Aldi has asserted that our list fails to consider quality differences. Specifically, they claim that their Diplomat Red Label tea bags and coffee are of 'higher quality' than the comparative products used in our assessment. Moreover, Aldi highlights that their cans of beans carry more weight than some alternatives. An Aldi spokesperson further stated: "Our promise to customers is that they will make significant savings every time they shop with Aldi, which is why we've been named Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for four years running." Regarding meat offerings, our price survey includes the least expensive option for mince at each retailer; at Aldi, Lidl, and Morrisons, this is a 25% fat content variant, while the other supermarkets offer a 20% fat product, generally perceived as being of higher quality. Asda also took issue with the comparison, contending that our limited selection of goods does not reflect the broader context of pricing and neglects their promotional offers. The supermarket suggests that its Just Essentials range outcompetes others in terms of both size and price, standing shoulder to shoulder with Aldi's options. A spokesperson for Sainsbury's has responded to a product review, stating: "This review of a limited number of products does not reflect the fantastic value our customers will find at Sainsbury's. We are committed to offering the best possible value across a wide variety of products, whether that's through our value Stamford Street range, Low Everyday Prices, Nectar Prices, or our current biggest ever Aldi Price Match offer." Here is a selection of staple items and their prices from some of your favourite supermarkets: Lidl's: Loaf of white bread 800g - 47p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £1.99 Teabags 240 - £2.79 (equivalent to £1.86 for 160) Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 27p Chicken 300g - £2.29 Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.95 The total comes to £13.02 At Aldi, the prices are: Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £1.99 Teabags 160 - £1.99 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 27p Chicken 300g - £2.25 Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.89 This totals £13.07 Asda: Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g (2 x 100g) - £2.16 Teabags 160 (4 x 40-pack) - £1.80 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 410g tin - 28p Chicken 300g - £2.28 Mince 500g 20% fat - £2.89 The total here is £13.09 Morrisons' price list includes: Loaf of white bread 800g - 47p Milk 2 pints - £1.25 Coffee (2 x 100g) - £2.30 Teabags 160 (2 x 80-pack Savers) - £1.80 Savers Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 410g tin - 26p Chicken 300g - £2.65 for 330g (which equates to £2.41 for 300g) Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.75 The total cost at Morrisons is £13.23 Tesco: Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g (2 x 100g) - £2.30 Teabags 160 (2 x 80-pack) - £1.80 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 420g tin - 28p Chicken 300g - £2.40 for 320g, equates to £2.25 for 300g (down from £2.29 for 300g) Mince 500g 20% fat - £2.99 Total £13.30 (down from 13.34) Sainsbury's: Loaf of white bread 800g - 49p Milk 2 pints - £1.20 Coffee 200g - £2.30 Teabags 160 - £1.99 Salted butter 250g - £1.99 Beans 400g tin - 26p Chicken 300g - £2.40 for 320g, equates to £2.25 for 300g (down from £2.29 for 300g) Mince 500g 20% fat - £2.99 Article continues below
Daily Record
28-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
One supermarket now the 'most expensive' after vowing to match Aldi budget prices
As prices across groceries continue to rise, shopping at Aldi has become increasingly popular. That hasn't stopped other supermarkets from attempting to match the budget grocer's value. One of them is Sainsbury's, as the retailer's CEO Simon Roberts recently vowed to match its prices with that of the budget German grocer by announcing its major £550 million investment to help customers with money . Nevertheless, Emma Gill of the Manchester Evening News has discovered that, despite its promises, Sainsbury's works out as the most expensive retailer for a basket of eight staple groceries, overtaking Tesco which had been the dearest since mid-December. The independent analysis from the reporter found that the supermarket giant, which had once been the fourth cheapest after Asda, Aldi and Lidl, had taken the most expensive crown for a third week running. Looking at prices of essentials such as milk, bread and butter, it was now £13.47 in total, while Tesco came in at £13.30. Lidl remained the cheapest for a second week in a row, coming in at £13.02, while its rival Aldi was the runner-up with a total of £13.07. With prices of certain food items rising in price, the analysis found that there were actually two reductions in prices this month, as Tesco and Sainsbury's bringing down the price of their chicken breasts in line with Aldi and Lidl . As for the meat used in the comparison, the cheapest packs at each supermarket were included, with Aldi, Lidl and Morrisons offering 25 percent fat, while others sell 20 percent fat options that are seen as higher quality. It comes after we reported that Sainsbury's had launched the "biggest ever" Aldi Price match campaign , with over 100 new items matched in price with the budget chain. As of Wednesday, April 28, the supermarket's initiative is said to boast 800 products. It's also worth noting that a number of supermarkets have disagreed with the analysis undertaken by the Manchester Evening news. Aldi says that the list does not take into account the difference in quality, highlighting that its Diplomat Red Label tea Bags and its coffee are "higher quality" than other products used. The supermarket also advised that its tins of beans are higher in quantity compared to others. A spokesperson for Aldi said: 'Our promise to customers is that they will make significant savings every time they shop with Aldi, which is why we've been named Which? Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for four years running." Asda is also said to have disagreed with the analysis, explaining that the small sample used does not reflect the full picture of prices and deals. According to the supermarket, its affordable Just Essentials range is the largest and cheapest available. A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: 'This review of a limited number of products does not reflect the fantastic value our customers will find at Sainsbury's. We are committed to offering the best possible value across a wide variety of products, whether that's through our value Stamford Street range, Low Everyday Prices, Nectar Prices, or our current biggest ever Aldi Price Match offer.'
