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ALDI'S BRANDS

WORKING GAL — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 19:56:13 GMT

Aldi's recently opened in So. Calif. and we are still experimenting with a number of the products they sell. This week's ad has the "Belmont" brand Low Fat Ice Cream (Peaches & Creme) at a good price. Does anyone else recognize this brand? I am wondering what the quality of this variety is. They also list "Specially Selected" and "Premium" varieties also. Would appreciate your feedback.

We are impressed with the store and it is so nice and clean. Prices are good also.

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KYToby — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:03:19 GMT

Unless one shops at Aldi, it is unlikely one is familiar with this brand.

Aldi, like its sister company Trader Joe's (each owned by different branches of the same family), specializes in private label merchandise which is made specifically for the respective store.

Try the ice cream -- or anything else -- if it sounds good. They offer a moneyback guarantee if you are not happy with any product.

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Nightowlz — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:08:00 GMT

I picked up 2 different flavors of the Belmont brand Gelato & threw them in the trash. Most would have ate it but it was not what I was looking for. They used to carry Priano brand Gelato that was delish. IMO the Belmont did not taste like Gelato. I have not bought any other Belmont brand items. I have bought a lot of the Specially Selected & all has been good other then a few chocolate truffle flavors we did not care for. LOL!!! I know I have bought some Premium but don't remember what they were. I love their Specially Selected Sea Salt Caramels. Just picked up a container today.

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Leeny — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 20:33:50 GMT

We've had an Aldi's in our area for about 15 years, so I think I can say with confidence, that these brands are Aldi's brand names that are made by big companies. As you shop there more you will be able to tell which items are brand names with a different label. Sometimes you can even tell by the color of the label that it resembles. Also they change vendors from time to time too. So it's a hard call to say exactly which vendors they use.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:40:21 GMT

I've only been there twice and wasn't impressed with ours either time.

What I don't like is that they package their stuff to look like national brand items.

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Toppers — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 22:55:26 GMT

@WORKING GAL wrote:
Aldi's recently opened in So. Calif. and we are still experimenting with a number of the products they sell. This week's ad has the "Belmont" brand Low Fat Ice Cream (Peaches & Creme) at a good price. Does anyone else recognize this brand? I am wondering what the quality of this variety is. They also list "Specially Selected" and "Premium" varieties also. Would appreciate your feedback.
We are impressed with the store and it is so nice and clean. Prices are good also.

I'm not aware of who makes their ice cream for them.

As someone else said, once you shop there enough, you can pretty much figure out who makes their private label brands for them, although I have noticed too, that they will sometimes switch manufacturers on their products.

Sometimes you are able to tell because you'll get used to a product there, and then you'll notice a change with it.

I don't mean that that's necessarily a negative change-just that there's a difference.

All that I can say is to just try their items for yourself, to see what you like/if you like them.

As KyToby mentioned, they offer a money back guarantee on their products.

I'm editing my post to say that we like their ice cream bars, like their sundae cones and ice cream sandwiches, and chocolate-covered ice cream bars.

Those are all really good, and then they'll seasonally bring in popsicles, and other ice cream bars like the Good Humor-type eclair bars, and the Dreamsicle-type orange-vanilla bars.

If you like any of those kinds of ice cream bars too, those are all very good.

I like to eat popsicles, and their popsicles are good, especially their red-white-blue pops. Those are a specialty value that run on a limited edition during the Summer. They're lemonade, cherry, and then I think like a blue raspberry flavor, or something like that. Yummy!

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HonnyBrown — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 11:14:01 GMT

They have their own store brands and labels. They occassionally have name brand items at a lower price.

Aldi brands are the same quality as the nationwide labels, but they cost a lot less.

I have been shopping there for a year now. I have not been disappointed with anything that I have bought. I have had to return several items, but it wasn't due to the quality.

Keep in mind that you can return the items with or without your receipt and exchange them or get a full refund.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:22:59 GMT

I tell people who aren't familiar with Aldi to keep an open mind when they go. It's a different shopping experience from the regular grocery store. I didn't care for it at first but it grew on me! I am not a person who is tied to brand names. There are very few things that I have to have that are brands. So, for me, this store is perfect. I don't mind trying different things and I am willing to try off brands and their brand to save money. I have rarely been disappointed in anything purchased there. On the rare occasion that something has been less than satisfatory, I simply return. They give you no problem. My theory is --- you won't know unless you try!

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ULY — Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:32:54 GMT

People might be apprehensive when it comes to trying Aldi's brand food but really, it is quite good and tastes like the name brand. Of course there are some things which can not repliate the big name products but for the most part, they really do. I'm far from cheap (maybe frugal) but I hit Aldi's because what I buy meets my approval. Produce is good although the selection is small. Meats are also tasty whether the gourmet (non frozen) high end burgers or chick and beef for the smoker.

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WSfan — Sat, 23 Jul 2016 01:43:24 GMT

I live in the Chicagoland area, and I know for a fact that Aldi's ice cream is made by Deans, a quality brand name in our area. They carry the same flavors of ice cream that Deans has. Their milk very possibly come from them also. How do I know this? Because I have seen the Deans delivery semi in Aldi's loading dock on more than one occasion.

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violann — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 11:13:15 GMT

I can vouch for the Aldi's 1/2 & 1/2, and for the boxed set of 4 heads of baby lettuce, 2 red lettuce, 2 green. Both of these are favorably comparable to supermarket brands.

The Balsamic Vinegar is, to my tongue, HORRIBLE, and I won't buy it again. Different strokes......

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KaySD — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 22:16:53 GMT

Hi, @ULY, I just found out there's an Aldi's near me. Never been in one before so I was looking for information about whether thay are just another supermarket or if there's something special about them. Your comment about people being apprehensive has be curious--why be apprehensive about a grocery store? Are they weird in some way? Is it a warehouse kind of place, or ? I feel like I remember shopping at Aldi when I was staying in Germany, but I might not be remembering correctly. The shop was rather small, with produce out front like Sprout's, but a lot of local products, which I liked. Any info you might share? Thanks!

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momtochloe — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 22:37:58 GMT

@KaySD I love shopping at Aldi's! They have great quality and selection but they are a bit different from other grocery stores.

First off, come prepared with a quarter as they tether their carts together which is great as you never have to worry about a cart running into your car!

Second, they now take most payment methods (this recently changed to include credit cards) but no coupons and you bag our own groceries. You also need to either bring your own bags or purchase them when you are in line (or do what some folks do, load up their cart, toss it into the trunk and then sort it out when they get home).

They have a few nationally recongized brands but those are not typical. Their house brands are for the most part delicious. I love their quality and don't hesitate purchasing anything from them plus they have a great money back guarantee (and they are very good at honoring).

Their weekly specials are fun and something I always look forward to seeing. This week centers on the bedroom but I got some great garden things a month or so ago. Again, great quality for the money.

I hope you enjoy shopping there should you go @KaySD. I personally feel it is worth taking a look . . .

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KaySD — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 00:43:18 GMT

Hey, thanks @momtochloe! What a helpful overview. I thought it was just another grocery store, but now I'm going to make a point of checking it out. I figure I can probably bag my groceries better than a lot of checkout people anyway, right? I always wince when the oranges get tossed on top of the parsley!

I just went to look at their flyer for the week. Some of the prices are the same as elsewhere, but there are a few items that are real bargains if the quality is good too.

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momtochloe — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:01:25 GMT

@KaySD wrote:
Hey, thanks @momtochloe! What a helpful overview. I thought it was just another grocery store, but now I'm going to make a point of checking it out. I figure I can probably bag my groceries better than a lot of checkout people anyway, right? I always wince when the oranges get tossed on top of the parsley!

I just went to look at their flyer for the week. Some of the prices are the same as elsewhere, but there are a few items that are real bargains if the quality is good too.

@KaySD I hope you enjoy shopping there and if you have any additional questions please feel free to ask!

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halfpint1 — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:16:50 GMT

I did go there when it was just opened. There was a coupon to get $5 off you spent 30. I had my son with me and really didn't need much. Just wanted to see what it was like. Really small compared to other stores. It is right across from Walmart so I don't know if it will make it. It is at one end of the city and I am at the other where th ere are more stores to go to so I probably won't go unless I am near and something real special.

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ULY — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 23:18:31 GMT

@KaySD wrote:
Hi, @ULY, I just found out there's an Aldi's near me. Never been in one before so I was looking for information about whether thay are just another supermarket or if there's something special about them. Your comment about people being apprehensive has be curious--why be apprehensive about a grocery store? Are they weird in some way? Is it a warehouse kind of place, or ? I feel like I remember shopping at Aldi when I was staying in Germany, but I might not be remembering correctly. The shop was rather small, with produce out front like Sprout's, but a lot of local products, which I liked. Any info you might share? Thanks!

The store is rather generic looking and people tend to judge things on appearance. Both inside and out are rather dull and not overly inviting IMO but the products are worth the money. If people can get over the lack of flash and panache, it's a great store. Aldi's is German owned which is why you will see German specialty products being sold. Not every product I purchased was something I'd buy again but 99% of what I have purchased was great. As an example, it sells lactose free milk that is better than any other brand (named or generic) that I've tried. Their branded cookies taste just like the obes made by the girl scouts, those elves, etc..,