We keep our grocery budget low by going to Aldi — and there are 5 things we do to save even more money as we shop

Here’s What Aldi Does with Unsold Food

As you’re shopping the aisles of a fully stocked Aldi, you might wonder: What happens to all this food nobody buys by the expiration date? Costco has a very cool plan for its unsold muffins and other items, but what about the German discount supermarket known for its quirky, cost-conscious approach to grocery sales? Is the thrifty grocer equally waste-not with its leftovers—or is it dumping tons of perfectly good food in a landfill?It’s an impor…

We keep our grocery budget low by going to Aldi — and there are 5 things we do to save even more money as we shop

My partner and I do our weekly grocery shopping at Aldi to save as much money as possible.Red Lemon/ShutterstockWe almost always get our weekly groceries at Aldi, and we've learned some money-saving tips.The budget grocer already has pretty good prices, but the weekly deals are often worth following.I try to stick to the store's perimeter and avoid looking through the Aldi Finds aisle.My partner and I buy groceries on a budget, and we're dedicat…

Who owns Aldi, the low-cost chain that displaced Walmart and Target?

Photo: Aldi Aldi, the well-known supermarket chain, has continued to gain more customers thanks to its low prices, which have positioned it ahead of major retailers like Walmart and Target, according to the 2025 Price Leadership Report published by Forbes magazine. But who owns Aldi, and what is the secret behind its success? Here’s what we found. Who owns Aldi? Currently, the supermarket chain is operated by two corporate groups owned by the fo…