Aldi has recently slashed prices on a wide range of products this January. The discounted items span across various categories such as fresh and frozen foods, pantry staples, household necessities, and personal care items.
Customers can now enjoy savings on several products, with red lentils now priced at 99p, down from £1.39, porridge sachets reduced to 79p from 99p, and organic steel cut oats available for £1.99, down from £2.19. Moreover, beef and pork Bolognese mince now cost £4.49, pork and gammon joints are priced at £3.49, and Specially Selected British cheese is now available for £2.29.
Further discounts include sweetcorn for 55p, down from 59p, and six large free-range eggs for £1.75, reduced from £1.79. Shoppers can also save 50p on selected items like no beef flank steak now at £6.99, down from £7.49, and vegetable pieces and meatballs now priced at £1.49, down from £1.99.
The price reductions in January represent an investment exceeding £22 million aimed at lowering prices for consumers. Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, emphasized the ongoing commitment to offering the lowest possible prices without compromising on quality to alleviate the financial burden on customers during their weekly grocery shopping trips.
In addition to the price cuts, Aldi has disclosed plans to open 40 new stores in the UK this year. With a £370 million investment set aside for new locations in areas including Southam, Hastings, and Amersham, the budget-friendly supermarket aims to achieve its long-term target of 1,500 stores in the UK.
Recent store openings in 2025 include Kirkintilloch, Eastbourne, Fulham Broadway, and Deeside. Aldi was recognized as the cheapest supermarket in 2025 by Which? consumer rights magazine, maintaining its position for ten out of the 12 months, while Lidl claimed the title twice last year.
The average monthly price gap between Aldi and Lidl throughout the year was a mere 77p. In December, Aldi was the most affordable supermarket for a list of 68 items, with an average monthly cost of £123.60. Lidl closely followed at £123.70, while Asda and Tesco offered the same items at higher average costs of £134.89 and £135.84 for Clubcard members, respectively.