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CHOCOLATE DIGESTIVES AND PROTEIN SNACKS AMONG MOST POPULAR PRODUCTS SOLD IN LIMERICK

New ALDI data reveals customers’ favourite products

Key batch cooking ingredients on the rise among ALDI shoppers

Limerick shoppers are among the most likely to spend on high protein products, according to new figures released by retailer ALDI.

New data released today by the retailer has revealed Ireland’s favourite products, and highlights changing customer behaviours and shopping trends.  

The data, which analyses sales from ALDI’s 160 Irish stores, based in every county in the country, shows that mini banana packs, bananas and fresh milk are the three biggest selling products nationwide. 

Milk and bananas are essential staple products for households across the 26 counties, with these products consistently among the top five sellers in every single county. Five different product sizes and varieties of both products feature in the Top 20 selling products, according to ALDI. 

Beyond bananas and milk, the product diversity showcased in the top selling products nationally is striking. Key household essentials such as butter and bread are also among the most bought products at ALDI stores. 

Limerick Sales

Amidst Ireland’s ongoing Rugby World Cup campaign, Limerick, site of Thomond Park, arguably the spiritual home of Irish rugby, stands out as one of just six where skimmed milk with vitamins is featured in the top 20 selling products, while protein snacks and milk chocolate digestives are also popular buys in the county.

Beyond high protein items, ALDI’s data reveals other products making the Top 20 in Limerick, include popular best-selling products like carrots, baby potatoes, salad tomatoes, bread, and butter, as ALDI shoppers in Limerick continue to show their strong preference for high protein and nutritional meals. 

ALDI currently operates three stores in Limerick, and recently started work on its first city centre store, located on Roches Street in Limerick City.

This diversity of product offering not only reflects sales trends across different counties, but also demonstrates ALDI’s commitment to offer a diverse range of quality products tailored to local tastes. Alongside the country’s biggest sellers, the analysis also identifies the most popular items in each county, offering valuable insights into shopping habits and regional variations. 

Across the summer months in particular, products such as cucumber, clementines, salad tomatoes, and scallions were big sellers, as customers took advantage of good weather in May and June to eat more salads and desserts at home. 

As the autumn and winter seasons approach, ALDI’s sales figures reveal an increase in the demand for products like baby potatoes, carrots, and instant noodles. This trend hints at a growing preference for comfort foods perfect for warm soups and stews, and continues the trend towards more batch-cooking, which has been accelerated by increases in the cost of living over the past two years. 

John Curtin, Group Buying Director, ALDI Ireland said: “We are committed to offer a diverse range of quality products that are tailored to satisfy our customers preferences and will remain dedicated to understanding the evolving needs of our customers.  

“The figures we are revealing today are a valuable roadmap for ALDI to continue delivering on our promise. They show us the staple products that Irish shoppers value, the trends and behavioural shifts that we need to take account of to ensure that we continue to deliver unbeatable value and a range of quality products that our customers expect.”