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Grocery Swaps

Potential Savings: £200–£300/yr

1

Swap 5 branded items to own-brand

Savings add up fast: £5–£7 per shop → £250+ per year. Great swaps: cereal, pasta, cleaning products, milk, snacks. Own-brand quality is often identical.

Action:

Start with 5 items this week and compare quality. Most own-brand items are made in the same factories as branded.

2

Plan 3 meals per week

Cuts mid-week emergency shops and reduces food waste. Meal planning reduces grocery bills by 15–20%.

Action:

Plan your meals and stick to your shopping list. Use a meal planning app or simple list.

Top Providers & Recommendations

Tesco

Good own-brand range, Clubcard discounts

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Asda

Competitive prices, good own-brand selection

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Aldi

Best own-brand quality and prices

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Lidl

Excellent own-brand range, great prices

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Iceland

Frozen food specialist with great value

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Top 10 Own-Brand Swaps That Save Most

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