Aldi Price Check 4/13/09

My weekly look at dairy, bread and produce prices.

Prices went up on more than several items this week. Hopefully this isn't a trend.

Last week I purchased a few items besides dairy products and produce because the items hadn't been on sale at the "big" grocery stores. My opinion is that the Aldi brand doesn't compare with national brands, but for the price they will do - if I haven't found the national brands on sale.

:: Deals I found at Aldi this Week ::
I've highlighted new items and price changes in red.
Skim Milk, 1 gallon - $1.99
2% Milk, 1 gallon - $2.06
Whole Milk, 1 gallon - $2.18
1/2 & 1/2, 1 qt. - $1.99
Orange Juice, 1/2 gal. - $2.39

Large Eggs, dozen - $1.29 (.30 increase)Block Cheese, 8 oz. - $1.49 (.20 increase)Shredded Cheese, 12 oz. - $2.49
Sliced American Cheese - $1.49
Cheese, Deli Slices, 8 oz. - $1.69
Cream Cheese - .79
Sour Cream - .99
Butter, 1 lb. - $1.49
Margarine, sticks, 1lb. - .59

Wheat Sandwich Bread - $1.19
White Sandwich Bread - .79
Hamburger & Hot Dog Buns - .85

Pineapple, fresh, whole - $1.99 each ($1 increase)Apples, many different varieties - .39 each
Grapefruit - .59 each (.10 increase)Bananas - .45 lb.
Navel Oranges - .49 each
Oranges, 4lg. bag - $2.89
Red or Green Grapes, 2 lbs. - $2.89
Strawberries, 1 lb. pkg. - $1.19 ($1.30 decrease)Carrots, 2 lb. bag - $1.09 (.10 increase)Romaine Hearts, 3 ct. - $1.99
Yams, 3 lb. - $2.59 ($1.60 increase)Russet Potatoes, 10 lb. - $2.99 ($1 increase)Mushrooms, 8 oz. $1.49
Multi-colored Peppers, 3 ct. - .99
Celery - $1.29
If you haven't shopped at Aldi, or it has been a while:1. Make sure you have a quarter to unlock a shopping cart. The carts are like luggage carts at the airport. You rent them for a quarter, and you get your quarter back when you return the cart.
2. Take your own bags. Aldi does not provide free bags for your groceries
3. Aldis now accepts debit cards.
4. Aldis does not accept coupons.