The Supermarket Sleuth

The cost of food in the UK is still so high. When will it fall?We investigate.

Prices are still high and none more so than in convenience stores. Why? Many convenience stores these days are owned by the big supermarkets, yet the prices on shelf do not reflect the value found in supermarkets.

Aldi still the cheapest UK supermarket. How much more are you paying elsewhere?

Basket sizes and trolley sizes are compared. Excluding Aldi and Lidl, the cheapest supermarket for a full trolley is Asda as it has been for some years. We also have three stories from New Zealand. What new produce to expect in your supermarket soon. a Tauranga PAK'nSAVE focusses on crime prevention and where in Aucklands a Countdown is about to be bowled to make way for yet another PAK'nSAVE

A sign that prices may be starting to fall, but shrinkflation marches on!

We learn that supermarket prices may soon be falling, Tesco is testing a new layout in its stores, Asda's growing its Asda Express convenience stores and 7-11 may be thinking about returning to the UK after a 20-year absence. There's also news from New Zealand.

Aldi boosts its customer base, but Iceland closes more stores

Who are we focussing on this time: Both Aldi and Lidl, Morrisons seem to be turing a corner, shrinkflation raises its ugly head again and McVitie's launches a new campaign promoting tea and a biscuit.

Why is New Zealand’sgold kiwifruit so big this year and is it really true that Britain’s biggest supermarket is opening a pub to celebrate King Cbharles’ coronation?

A bumper gold kiwifruit this year in New Zealdn thanks to, rather than despite, the bad weather we have had. What are New Zealand most trusted grocery brands and a telling survey of how the UK's supermarket shoppers are switching to store brands.

Tesco demands price cuts from its suppliers - but will they agree?

We learn how supermarkets shoppers' habits are changing, your cup of tea is shrinking and you will never believe the latest vodka flavouring. I know it's April but All Fools Day has passed so this is for real!

Prices keep on rising, produce shortages continue and a major supermarket is investigated

We learn of big price rises, some doubling the original prices, a possibility that Russion discounter MERE may re-enter the UK and more shrinkflation!

Price up 33% in the next six months, where’s our Kiwifruit and good and bad news about own label products

Fruit prices are likely to shoot up by a third in the next six months, the reason for the vanishing Kiwifruit and the supermarket owner that's planning to sell its golf course to sell its golf course!

Aldi is still leading the supermarzket discounters and is it likely to stay at the top?

At least we hear some some indication about Aldi's future. We also discover that Tesco and Waitrose are getting stuck into their Aldi Price Match campaigns again, Iceland is starting to close some of it's less successful stores and now we can expect an new ingredient in some ice creams that may put you off completely!

Aldi still the lowest-priced supermarket and M&S becming a significant player

Aldi is still the supermarket of choice for those seeking better value for their money, M&S is becoming a more singificant operator and, sadly, shrinkflation continues its march on our wallets and purses.