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Major supermarket chain with over 1,000 shops giving out FREE vegetables
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SHOPPERS have spotted free veg being handed out in supermarket stores.
Aldi appears to be giving away surplus stock in some of its branches, including bags of potatoes and carrots.
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The move was first spotted by a sharp-eyed bargain hunter in the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group, who posted: “Aldi Wishaw – Potatoes for FREE!!!”
Others were quick to comment, suggesting the giveaway is happening across the UK.
One wrote: “Same in Lincoln Aldi.”
Another said: “Same in Chester le Street.”
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Some shoppers reported a more limited offering though — with carrots being the only veg up for grabs in their local stores.
“Carrots only in Longwell Green,” one person shared.
“Free carrots in my Aldi in Dundee,” another added.
But not everyone has been so lucky.
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One disappointed shopper wrote "none in mine,” with a crying emoji to show their frustration.
The retailer told The Sun: "Aldi is committed to reducing food waste wherever possible.
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"In some stores, surplus Easter vegetables are being made available to customers free of charge on a “while stocks last” basis, so availability will vary by location."
Aldi is not the only major supermarket to offer free food recently.
Last month, Tesco started giving yellow sticker deals to customers for free.
The UK's biggest supermarket introduced the freebies on food due to go out of date across selected Express stores as part of a trial.
The free products are available for shoppers who visit these branches after 9.30pm.
The move comes as Tesco looks to cut its food waste.
Remember to compare prices
It is important to remember to always shop around when buying something like this as you might find a cheaper alternative.
Websites like Trolley and Price Spy let you compare thousands of products across different retailers to find the best price.
Price Spy even lets you see how much an item has cost over time, so you can see if the current price is a good deal.
A quick scan on the Google Shopping/Product tab will also bring up how much retailers are selling a certain item for too.
How to save money when shopping at Aldi
Unlike other major grocers, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop.
Every week the store releases a list of special buys, which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in store.
The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what's new.
Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its ‘super six’ deal.
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It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish.
Plus, it's worth keeping an eye out for products with red stickers on them.
When's the best time to shop at Aldi?
WHEN it comes to shopping at Aldi, the best time to do so depends on what you want to buy.
For reduced items - when shops open
Red sticker items are rare at Aldi's 830 UK stores, but the supermarket says that none of its food goes to waste so there are some to be found - if you're quick.
A spokesman for the supermarket said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates."
That means you have the best chance of finding reduced food items if you go into stores as soon as it opens.
Opening times vary by shop but a majority open from 7am or 8am. You can find your nearest store's times by using the supermarket's
For Specialbuys - Thursdays and Sundays
Specialbuys are Aldi's weekly collection of items that it doesn't normally sell, which can range from pizza ovens to power tools.
New stock comes into stores every Thursday and Sunday, so naturally, these are the best days to visit for the best one-off special deals.
For an even better chance of bagging the best items, head there for your local store's opening time.
Remember: once they're gone, they're gone, so if there's something you really want, visit as early as possible
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