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Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack

January 5, 2022
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EVERY week, we go the supermarket with the intention of sticking to our list – and every week, we fail miserably.

And because we’ve proven that we can’t be trusted to ignore special offers, we’re always interested in finding out ways to cut back on our food bill… while obviously continuing to impulse buy 10 packs of crisps at a time.

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
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Shoppers have shared the easy ways they halved their food bill[/caption]

Luckily for us, savvy shoppers on TikTok and Facebook have been sharing the easy ways they halve their food bill with some simple supermarket swaps. (Try saying that three times in a row).

Spot the ‘secret’ codes

Earlier this month, Maneet Kaur, 28, from Leicester, explained how the “secret” batch codes helped her halve her weekly food shopping bill.

The process technologist had watched a video on how medication is marketed and decided to look into the food industry – starting with packets of pasta, tins of beans and loaves of bread.

In the viral TikTok clip, Maneet compared a 53p 500g packet of penne pasta from Tesco with a packet by Hearty Food Co that was on sale for 29p.

Maneet said: “I work in the food industry so know that whatever product we make will have a supplier code on it for traceability.

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“I went into a supermarket and looked at staple foods like beans, pasta and bread and looked at the codes.

“It didn’t surprise me but essentially it’s all about how these brands market it to the consumer.

“The only thing I can do is make people more aware that buying branded is not always the best option and we need to be more conscious about the tricks supermarkets use!”

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
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This Tesco own brand pasta had the same code as the cheaper bag[/caption]

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
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Maneet claimed this was one of the ‘tricks’ supermarkets use[/caption]

Double check the price in another aisle

We all know that shopping around in different supermarkets is a surefire way to save money – but did you know that very similar products are often scattered around the shop for slightly different prices?

Sharing his top tip with his 112,000 followers, TikTok star Dominic Bargains used Sainsbury’s as an example.

He said: “Coconut milk by Sainsbury’s in the regular aisle is £1.50.

“But then get yourself down the international aisle and the [branded] stuff is only £1. Always check the international aisle!!”

Meanwhile, another user revealed why he never buys the salsa in the crisp aisle.

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
TikTok star Dominic urged followers to always check other aisles for cheaper versions
Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
Both cans were 400ml – but this one in the international aisle was 50p cheaper

Filming himself in Tesco, the bloke explained how a jar of £2.50 Dorito’s dip had been placed next to the crisps.

“Well if you go down to a different aisle where they have the fajita stuff, they have tons of salsa from 80p,” he said.

Shop smart with toiletries

Earlier this month, the government scrapped the “tampon tax” on sanitary products – but women still continue to pay more for everyday items such as razors and deodorant.

To find a way around it, money-saving mum Holly Smith – who created the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook page – revealed how she always buys products aimed at men instead.

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
TikTok/@HollyVlogsOfficial

Holly pointed out how a five-pack of razors aimed at women is £1[/caption]

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
TikTok/@HollyVlogsOfficial

Meanwhile, a 10-pack of men’s razors is just £1[/caption]

In a TikTok video, she said: “Brands always hike up the price if you want pink products.”

Using a five-pack of Bic razors as an example, Holly continued: “This pack is £1.30.”

However, a pack of razors aimed at men – which contains DOUBLE the amount – is just £1.

Buy longer-lasting options

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
TikTok/@dominicbargain

Dominic makes his food shop go further with microwaved poppadoms[/caption]

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
TikTok/@dominicbargain

Meanwhile, this pack has the same expiry date[/caption]

It might sound obvious – but you can make your money go a lot further when you buy longer-lasting products.

Using a box of eight poppadoms as an example, Dominic – who runs the account Dominic Bargains – urged followers to go for the microwavable option.

Comparing the £1 microwavable box to the £1 fresh pack, he said: “Yes you are getting the same amount but the microwavable pack will keep so you don’t need to use them all.

“You can make the box last two curries. 50 per cent saved.”

Bag yellow sticker bargains with app

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
The £3.09 box contained enough food to feed the family for a week

In order to get the best yellow sticker bargains, you really have to put in the time at your local supermarket… at least, that’s what we always thought.

However, the app Too Good to Go allows customers to buy a reduced box of food for a fraction of its retail price.

Last August, mum Alice Griffiths, 25, from Southport, was down to her last £5 when she ordered a £3.09 “Magic Box” from Morrisons through the Too Good To Go app.

In an interview with Latest Deals, the thrifty mum explained how she was able to feed her family for a week using the service – which offers shoppers discounted food which is past the “best before” date but is still fine to eat.

Alice said: “I knew that at the least I would get enough vegetables for soup and so on for us to last a couple of days.

Shoppers share supermarket secrets that HALVED their food bill – including a clever aisle tip & yellow sticker hack
Mum-of-three Alice Griffiths was down to her last £5 before payday when she ordered one of Morrisons’ ‘Magic Boxes’

How does the TooGood to Go app work?

You can find the app on iOs or Android app store

1. Find a store and place your order through the app
2. Collect your meal at the store at the specified time
3. Enjoy your meal that little bit more knowing you have just helped reduce food waste

“This was my fourth box, and I would say this one was definitely worth it! It had enough meals to feed me and my husband for the next seven days.”

Praising the “game-changing” service, Alice explained how she received a chicken pie, two microwave carbonaras, mushrooms, cheesy chicken breasts, bacon, cook in the bag chicken, lettuce, a microwave mash, vegetable medley, sausages and a microwave fish and chips in one box.

She added: “If I paid full price for all of that I reckon it would have cost around £25 to £30.”

However, the mum revealed that you never know exactly what you’ll get in the boxes – and has previously received ones full of fruit and veg and one with donuts.

Offering up her top tips, Alice said: “The new boxes get released each evening around 18:15 on the Too Good To Go app and you have to keep refreshing the page until it says available. They sell out so fast!”

For more food tips, this mum feeds her family-of-four for £1.50 each a day and shares her monthly meal plan so you can too.

And this mum shared how she creates 15 different meals for just £14.70 using Aldi chicken.

Plus this woman NEVER spends more than £1 on a meal – cut your food budget too with her organisation tips.






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