Popular $3.69 frozen food item back on supermarket shelves
A beloved frozen item has reappeared on supermarket shelves after a temporary – and devastating – absence.
International Cuisine Butter Chicken is back at Aldi, and is still at the bargain price of $3.69.
This is brilliant news for shoppers who took to Reddit in a panic when stock seemingly disappeared overnight.
International Cuisine Butter Chicken is back, and is still selling for the bargain price of $3.69. Nine
"Frozen butter chicken gone?" one person asked earlier this month.
"I went to buy some yesterday. Sold out," another said.
"I can't find it either," another commented.
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Aldi shoppers took to Reddit in a panic when stock seemingly disappeared overnight. 9Honey
Aldi shoppers have come to rely on the discount grocery retailer for bargain buys like this. Nine
One Redditer said the product is "Unavailable from supplier so it'll be back, just have to wait".
The product was still listed on Aldi's website, which was a good sign of it's imminent return.
The product was still listed on Aldi's website, a good sign of it's imminent return. Nine
This local Aldi store in Chatswood had plenty of International Cuisine Butter Chicken in stock. Nine
At the time Aldi confirmed to nine.com.au the shortage was due to a supply issue, and added that they were working with their supply partners to normalise availability as soon as possible.
As the cost of living crisis continues, Aldi shoppers have been able to continue to make end's met with bargain buys like their butter chicken.
Also in stock, International Cuisine Satay Chicken, for the same price of $3.69.
Also on sale, International Cuisine Satay Chicken, for those who like to mix it up. Nine
Aldi was recently found to be the most affordable supermarket in a recent cost comparison by Choice.
The consumer group assessed the price of eight products at Aldi, Coles, Woolworths and IGA this quarter, and the results showed just a $1.22 different between the cheapest supermarket and the one that came in second place.
The supermarket with the lowest prices is, once again, Aldi – but by only the thinnest of margins.
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"Home brands", like Woolworths' Essentials or Coles' Everyday Essentials, are products made for a supermarket to sell under its own name.
Because they skip the traditional manufacturer's branding, they can be sold at a lower price, giving shoppers a budget-friendly option that doesn't sacrifice quality.
The eight items in the basket for the comparison were cream cheese, thickened cream, puff pastry, frozen mixed berries, tomato paste, spaghetti, tomato sauce and soy milk.
Aldi came in cheapest, with all items available for $20.08.
And, for the fifth year in a row, shoppers have awarded Aldi the Most Satisfied Customers Award for Supermarket Fruit and Vegetables.
Aldi was awarded a top rating of five stars for overall satisfaction as well as for value for money, freshness of produce, and variety.
Aldi was awarded a top rating of five stars for overall satisfaction. Supplied
This latest news comes as Aldi and DoorDash expanded their grocery delivery service nationwide.
This followed a successful trial in Canberra earlier this year.
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