Shoppers say they won't be buying Heinz tomato soup again after finding a new favourite for a fraction of the price. With tins of the big brand up to around £1.70, even the most faithful of Heinz fans have been turning their backs on it.
One mum shared how she tried Aldi's 57p soup and says it was 'just as nice' as the Heinz one she has been eating all her life. "Thank you to those who posted about Aldi's soup prices," said Karen Lawrence in a budget Facebook group. Read more: I compared supermarket's 52p beans and sausages with Heinz and it's made me angry "I only ever eat tomato soup by Heinz and [am] boycotting them because of insane amount [they're] charging!
Tried today really liked it!" The 58-year-old, who has two grown up children, told the Manchester Evening News that Aldi's Bramwells Cream of Tomato Soup is 'just as nice as Heinz' and she won't go back to buying the expensive brand. "I won't buy Heinz now I know Aldi's are tasty and cheaper," she said. "I always used their mayonnaise, tomato sauce, salad cream, but the prices they are charging are criminal so I'm boycotting their products." Hundreds of people responded to her post to say they agree and have also swapped to the budget retailer. "I love Aldi tomato soup and their baked beans," said one. "I used to be a Heinz fan but no more." "That's a total game changer for me," said another. "It's the same!!
Can't believe how much money was wasted on Heinz!" One shopper said that even her husband, who is quite particular about his soup, is a fan. "My husband loves this as well," she said. "Tomato soup is his favourite and he loves this one - and he’s very picky." Another said: "I tried Aldi tomato soup and was thrilled with it, just as good as Heinz, who I
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