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Daily Record
2 days ago
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- 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
Daily Record
28-04-2025
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- 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.'
Edinburgh Live
28-04-2025
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- Edinburgh Live
Supermarket is now UK's 'most expensive' after promising to 'take on' Aldi
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A supermarket that pledged to 'take on' Aldi has now become one of the most expensive in our weekly price comparison. Just earlier this month, Sainsbury's was ranking as the fourth cheapest behind Asda, Aldi and Lidl for a basket of eight key grocery essentials including bread and milk. However, for the third consecutive week, it's proving to be the priciest retailer, snatching the unfortunate title from Tesco, which had been the most expensive every week since mid-December. Following several price hikes at supermarkets over recent weeks, this week thankfully sees just two changes - both reductions - with Tesco and Sainsbury's lowering the price of their chicken breasts to match Aldi and Lidl. We've previously reported how Sainsbury's CEO Simon Roberts shared his vision to 'take on' Aldi, confessing he was ready to accept a dip in profits in the short term to ensure competitiveness for shoppers, reports the Manchester Evening News. In 2023, the retailer ramped up its fight against the budget retailer, increasing the number of items in its Aldi Price Match scheme; launching its Nectar Prices, similar to Tesco Clubcard; and also consolidating all of its budget products under the single Stamford Street label - named after Sainsbury's former home in London's Blackfriars. But the bill for the eight items - milk, bread, butter, beans, tea, coffee, mince and chicken - is now £13.47, compared with Tesco's £13.30. Lidl takes the crown for being the cheapest supermarket for a second consecutive week, coming in with a shopping bill totalling just £13.02. Close on its heels are Aldi at £13.07 and Asda at £13.09, followed by Morrisons' £13.23 grocery tab. However, this ranking has not gone unchallenged. An Aldi spokesperson contested the comparisons, emphasising differences in product quality that aren't considered in the list. Specifically, they claimed that Aldi's Diplomat Red Label tea bags and coffee are of 'higher quality' than the comparative items listed while also mentioning their tins of beans weigh more than some competitors. Adding to their defence, the spokesperson 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." Meat products have also come under scrutiny in our price comparison; it includes the lowest price packs of mince from each store, and here the fat content differs—a fact pointed out by critics. Aldi, Lidl, and Morrisons sell 25% fat packs whilst others offer the slightly higher grade 20% fat options, which is generally seen as better quality meat. Meanwhile, Asda has voiced disagreements, suggesting our product selection offers only a narrow view and fails to consider the wider range of prices and special deals offered. Asda argues that given a larger scope, their Just Essentials range is matched in price only by Aldi, firmly positioning them among the top contenders for cost-conscious consumers. (Image: Manchester Family / MEN) (Image: Manchester Family/MEN) (Image: Manchester Family / MEN) A Sainsbury's spokesperson defended their price points, saying: "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." Meanwhile, Lidl showcased its competitive prices with a list of essentials:. - Loaf of white bread 800g - 47p. - Milk 2 pints - £1.20. - Coffee 200g - £1.99. - Teabags 240 (equates to £1.86 for 160) - £2.79. - Salted butter 250g - £1.99. - Beans 420g tin - 27p. - Chicken 300g - £2.29. - Mince 500g 25% fat - £2.95. The total cost at Lidl comes to £13.02. Aldi closely trailed behind with its own pricing:. - 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 gave Aldi a total of £13.07. Asda offered similar affordability:. - 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. Their total matched up to £13.09. Morrisons' basket included:. - 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. With a total of £13.23, Morrison's rounds out the comparison. Tesco began their list similarly:. - 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.
