Budget supermarket Aldi has expanded their McDonald's-inspired range with their own version of Chicken Selects - but they have left some shoppers divided.
23.05.2022 - 19:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Supermarket giant Aldi is facing a furious parent backlash over its Mamia baby wipes. The wipes previously caused a backlash afer the supermarket discontinued wipes containing plastic and replaced them with a plastic-free version.
But in doing so, packs of baby wipes increased in cost but decreased in size. Now shoppers have found themselves disgusted after the supermarket reportedly increased the price of boxes fom £2.79 to £3.29.
Posting a picture of the boxes on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains group, Jessica Allen wrote: "They have gone from £2.79! #aldisortyash*tout!" Her post quickly racked up plenty of angry comments, with some shoppers branding the wipes 'awful'.
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Leona Martin said: "I've switched to another brand now. I don't know what they've changed, but they're now awful and Smell real bad."
Tracie Warr said: "I’ve been using these for years, but since Aldi UK changing them, I find them too tight together and you end up pulling out half the pack and ripping the packet! The wipes seem thinner and smaller than before and less moist! I know things have to increase in price, but the quality of these now are not so good."
Sue Grainger wrote: "Everything has increased its madness." Susan Beecroft asked: "What's wrong with a good old fashion flannel and water and a dab of baby shampoo, less waste." Claire Bear Pizzey said: "I used to buy these all the time in bulk as they were brilliant. Now they are awful so although slightly more expensive I have gone back to pampers wipes they are still fab."
Lauren Oliveria slammed: "I wouldn’t even mind the price increase if it was the old wipes but they’re awful now! I’ve been trying so many
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