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Rising Food Prices: Smart Ways to Save

NDR

Chocolate, beef, coffee – everything has become much more expensive. But dairy products and fruit have also risen noticeably in price.

Where you could once fill an entire shopping cart for €50, now it barely covers the bottom. Since 2020, food prices in Germany have risen by more than 30 percent.

So what can consumers actually do about it? Does it really help to comb through store flyers for special offers? Or is switching from a supermarket to a discount retailer the smarter move?
Markt decided to put it to the test.

A kilo of gingerbread for €20

Frankfurter Neue Presse

Chocolate Inflation Hits

Gingerbread and other Christmas pastries are getting more and more expensive. We’ll show you which products are still the cheapest – and where you’re now paying significantly more than last year. An analysis.

Christmas season may still be weeks away, but for quite some time now, German supermarkets have been filled with gingerbread, speculoos, and chocolate dominoes. However, a glance at the price tags for these festive treats might spoil many shoppers’ appetites – chocolate inflation has struck.

Prices More Than Doubled: “Significant Increases” in Holiday Pastries

Many popular Christmas products have become noticeably more expensive over the past two years. This is the result of an analysis conducted by our editorial team, comparing current supermarket prices with those from 2023 and 2024, based on data from the price comparison platform Smhaggle.

How to save on groceries

Stern

Are Discount Stores, Loyalty Apps & the Like Really Worth It?

Food prices have risen sharply in recent months, leaving many shoppers wondering how they can still save money at the supermarket. Which bargain hunts are actually worth it – and which ones aren’t.

Many grocery items have become significantly more expensive in recent years – something every shopper feels at the checkout counter.

Retailers and food manufacturers, however, are trying to mask the price hikes with special offers, loyalty apps, and downsized packaging.

stern explains how you can really save money on your grocery shopping.

Chocolate inflation hits hard: A kilo of gingerbread now costs 20 euros – 'The price increases are s

Münchner Merkur

Gingerbread and other Christmas pastries are getting more expensive. We show you which products are still the cheapest – and where you’re now paying significantly more than last year. An analysis.

Christmas may still be weeks away, but for some time now, German supermarkets have been filled with gingerbread, speculoos, and chocolate dominoes. However, a glance at the price tags may spoil the appetite of many shoppers. Chocolate inflation has hit.

Prices have more than doubled: “Significant increases” in Christmas treats

Many popular holiday products have become considerably more expensive over the past two years. This is according to an analysis by our editorial team, which compared current supermarket prices with those from 2023 and 2024, based on data from the price comparison platform Smhaggle.

Smart Ways to Save

msn

Chocolate Inflation Hits: A Kilo of Gingerbread Now Costs €20 – “The Price Increases Are Significant”

Gingerbread and other Christmas pastries are becoming increasingly expensive. We’ll show you which products are still the cheapest – and where you’re now paying far more than last year. An analysis.

Although the Advent season is still weeks away, German supermarkets have been stocked for quite some time with gingerbread, speculoos, and chocolate dominoes. But a glance at the prices of these holiday treats may spoil many shoppers’ appetites – chocolate inflation has struck.

Lidl CEO in Interview with F.A.Z.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

msn

“We Don’t Want to Tell Customers What They Should Eat”

Friedrich Fuchs is the head of Lidl in Germany. In this interview, he explains why the price-performance ratio is the key competitive factor — and why Lidl customers shouldn’t have to pay more for plant-based products than for meat.

Discounts or a Data Trap?

Nord24

What You Need to Know About Supermarket Loyalty Apps

Loyalty apps from retailers like Rewe, Lidl, and Kaufland promise discounts — but also spark controversy. Consumer advocates warn of excessive data collection, while the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart has dismissed a lawsuit against Lidl Plus. But how much do customers really save — and which app is actually worth it?

Many shoppers use the loyalty apps and rewards programs from chains like Rewe, Lidl, or Kaufland. However, consumer protection groups are critical of how user data is handled. While the Stuttgart court rejected a case against the Lidl Plus app, it did allow an appeal to the Federal Court of Justice.

Nearly all major supermarket chains now rely on apps offering special deals, shopping lists, and recipe suggestions. Those who register can take advantage of bonus promotions, extra discounts, and digital coupons. According to expert Carsten Kortum, a new trend is emerging: many low prices are now only available through the app.

Loyalty apps from Lidl & Co—what are the benefits?

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dpa

Many customers use loyalty apps and bonus programs from retail chains such as Rewe, Lidl, and Kaufland. However, consumer advocates have also voiced criticism. On Tuesday, the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart will rule on a lawsuit against the “Lidl Plus” app. According to the Federation of German Consumer Organizations, the discounter does not adequately inform users that they are paying for the app discounts with their data. This is a good reason to take a closer look at the apps:

What are retailer apps and what advantages do they offer?

Rewe, Lidl, Kaufland: Almost all major retail chains have an app that customers can use on their smartphones. They use it to advertise their products and special offers. Consumers can create shopping lists and get recipe ideas. Those who register can also take advantage of bonus and loyalty programs at many retailers. Some offer additional items, while others offer extra discounts on reduced products. In many cases, customers receive discount coupons when they reach a certain purchase amount within a month.

Loyalty programs

WirtschaftsWoche

Loyalty Apps from Lidl & Co – What Are the Real Benefits?

Collecting points, unlocking extra discounts, and saving money: that's the promise of retailers’ loyalty programs and apps. But consumer advocacy groups are raising concerns.

Questions & Answers

Stuttgarter Zeitung

Loyalty Apps from Lidl & Co – What Benefits Do They Really Offer?

Earning points, unlocking extra discounts, and saving money while shopping – that’s the promise behind retailers’ loyalty programs and apps. However, consumer advocates take a more critical view.