ALDI customers left 'speechless' by drastic price hike of a beloved summer fruit
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As the rising cost of living continues to take a toll on Australians, ALDI customers are up in arms about the price of a beloved summertime fruit, pointing out that Aussies may not be seeing relief
One shopper took to Facebook to share her outrage at the exorbitant price of a fruit that is traditionally in season during the summer months.
The customer snapped a photograph of her nearly empty grocery cart and posted it on the popular Facebook group ALDI Mums.
In the caption, she wrote: 'Please explain how this is $48.50. Inflation sucks.'
The photo displayed her grocery cart which included potatoes, calendars for 2023, toothbrushes, bread, and the 'culprit' (as pointed out by many shoppers) of the high grocery bill — grapes.
Several ALDI customers admitted in the comments section that they have been spending $12 per kilogram for grapes recently.
One person wrote: 'I was shocked when I got the same grapes. Cost me $13.90.'
'Looks like it might be ditched off my shopping list for a while.'
'Grapes are $12/kg + at the moment. So I’d say it’s those,' another said.
A third chimed in: 'My autistic kid will basically only eat blueberries or grapes. Makes it so expensive.'
'Half of that is probably the grapes lol I accidentally paid $20 for grapes the other day when I didn’t look at the price,' one more wrote.
More and more ALDI customers spoke out about the astronomical price hike on the grapes to the rising cost of living.
One user wrote: 'It’s absolutely insane. I don’t know how much longer we can deal either.'
'It’s not going to be easy for a lot of people this Christmas. Everything is rising at an alarming pace,' another said.
An ALDI representative commented on the issue, claiming that the fruit is currently being retailed for $8.99 per kilogram in Queensland.
'Shopping seasonal fruit and veg, as well as looking at our weekly catalogue for Super Savers can help deliver the best value on fruit and veg,' the spokesperson remarked.
Comparing it with the $9.41 price tag per kilogram of grapes sold at Woolworths, the fruit appears to be cheaper at the German retailer.
This comes after another ALDI price comparison report suggests that the retailer is a good option for Aussies who are looking for affordable grocery options amid the cost of living crisis.
The ALDI 2022 Price Report, which was published back in May this year, indicated that the retailer's prices are lower than other Aussie supermarkets by an average of 24.7 per cent.
This means that an ALDI shopper's shopping basket can help you save up to $2468 annually for an average family.
So, there you have it, dear members! While the price of grapes may be a little tougher to swallow than usual, ALDI continues to be a positive force in the fight for affordable grocery prices, meaning that you can continue to count on them for all of your shopping needs.
How about you? Have you been overwhelmed by the price of groceries recently? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below![/nextads]
One shopper took to Facebook to share her outrage at the exorbitant price of a fruit that is traditionally in season during the summer months.
The customer snapped a photograph of her nearly empty grocery cart and posted it on the popular Facebook group ALDI Mums.
In the caption, she wrote: 'Please explain how this is $48.50. Inflation sucks.'
The photo displayed her grocery cart which included potatoes, calendars for 2023, toothbrushes, bread, and the 'culprit' (as pointed out by many shoppers) of the high grocery bill — grapes.
The mum's half-empty shopping cart cost her $48.50. Credit: Facebook/ALDI Mums.
Several ALDI customers admitted in the comments section that they have been spending $12 per kilogram for grapes recently.
One person wrote: 'I was shocked when I got the same grapes. Cost me $13.90.'
'Looks like it might be ditched off my shopping list for a while.'
'Grapes are $12/kg + at the moment. So I’d say it’s those,' another said.
A third chimed in: 'My autistic kid will basically only eat blueberries or grapes. Makes it so expensive.'
'Half of that is probably the grapes lol I accidentally paid $20 for grapes the other day when I didn’t look at the price,' one more wrote.
Many shoppers pointed out that they have been paying a high amount of money for a kilogram of grapes recently. Credit: Pexels/Polina Kovaleva.
More and more ALDI customers spoke out about the astronomical price hike on the grapes to the rising cost of living.
One user wrote: 'It’s absolutely insane. I don’t know how much longer we can deal either.'
'It’s not going to be easy for a lot of people this Christmas. Everything is rising at an alarming pace,' another said.
An ALDI representative commented on the issue, claiming that the fruit is currently being retailed for $8.99 per kilogram in Queensland.
'Shopping seasonal fruit and veg, as well as looking at our weekly catalogue for Super Savers can help deliver the best value on fruit and veg,' the spokesperson remarked.
Comparing it with the $9.41 price tag per kilogram of grapes sold at Woolworths, the fruit appears to be cheaper at the German retailer.
This comes after another ALDI price comparison report suggests that the retailer is a good option for Aussies who are looking for affordable grocery options amid the cost of living crisis.
The ALDI 2022 Price Report, which was published back in May this year, indicated that the retailer's prices are lower than other Aussie supermarkets by an average of 24.7 per cent.
This means that an ALDI shopper's shopping basket can help you save up to $2468 annually for an average family.
So, there you have it, dear members! While the price of grapes may be a little tougher to swallow than usual, ALDI continues to be a positive force in the fight for affordable grocery prices, meaning that you can continue to count on them for all of your shopping needs.
How about you? Have you been overwhelmed by the price of groceries recently? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below![/nextads]
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