How to Decode Aldi's Price Tags for Maximum Savings

Shopping at Aldi already helps you cut costs compared to other grocery stores, but did you know there's another way to save even more? It's all in the price tags at Aldi.

Like many other retailers, Aldi's price tags hide more information than just the price. A quick look at the tag reveals much more about the product than you might think.

Beyond the price, pay attention to the color of the price tag and any additional numbers, symbols, or highlighted words. These can tell you about special offers or how long the product will remain in stock.

Understanding Aldi's Price Tags

Understanding the Color Coding System

• Yellow/green/white: These colors typically signify the products that are always on Aldi's shelves. Green can be found in the produce section, white in the freezers, and yellow throughout the rest of the store. Sometimes, especially in the produce and frozen section, these tags are also used for seasonal items. If that's the case, you'll see the words "seasonal" or "limited time" written on the tag.
• Yellow with a blue sticker or tag: The blue tag or "New at Aldi" sticker denotes brand-new products that have hit shelves and are expected to become mainstays.
• Yellow with red text: The red text on a yellow tag means this product is on sale.
• Blue: A blue tag means the product is seasonal and will only be available for a few months. Sometimes you'll also see the word "seasonal" written on the tag.
• White with red text: These white and red tags are almost always accompanied by the words "Aldi Find," making them a coveted item at the store. The Aldi Finds are new every week (they arrive on Wednesdays) and are only available while supplies last.

Other Price Tags You Should Watch For

• Aldi Savers tags: These red and white tags indicate a temporary price drop in a product. You might also see a handwritten price on a "Prices So Low" sticker that shows you the discounted price. And sometimes on meat, bread, or bakery items, you'll see a sticker on the product letting you know that it's discounted.
• The letter "D": If you see the letter "D" handwritten on a tag or printed in the number under the price, that means the product is being discontinued—so you should probably stock up.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge, it's time to plan your next Aldi shopping adventure!