ALDI has confirmed one of its fan-favorite desserts has been discontinued from stores, and shoppers are begging the grocer to bring them back.
Aldi fans love the store for its low prices and high-quality products.
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Over the years, certain items begin to hold a special place in shoppers’ hearts.
That’s the case for Aldi’s fried pies, which were turnovers filled with fruit.
After a shopper complained the treat was missing from her local store, Aldi confirmed on social media that the fried pies are no longer available.
There is hope they could make a comeback, though.
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“BACK THOSE FRIES PIES/TURNOVERS! Please,” one passionate shopper tweeted to the store.
Aldi replied: “Noted! Fingers crossed they make a come-back for ya!”
Several products have developed a cult following at Aldi over the years, but occasionally the retail giant has to make some cuts to its lineup.
This could come down to temporary supply chain challenges or customer complaints.
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In most cases, however, low demand is what gets an item booted.
When a product is no longer able to compete with the sales of the other items in the aisles next to it, a store is bound to take away the offering and test out new options.
A look at Aldi’s current offerings shows shoppers can still find certain pies, but they may not live up to the fried turnovers the store once offered.
Right now, customers can choose between Aldi’s basic Bake Shop 10-inch apple pie or consider Baker’s Treat Cherry and Apple Pies in select stores.
OTHER ALDI ITEMS SAY GOODBYE
Shoppers have noted various other favorite items are missing at their local Aldi.
This includes the store’s popular parmesan-encrusted tilapia fish, which seems to have vanished from store shelves without any warning from the company.
Aldi confirmed on its Twitter account the item is no longer available, promising to let "buyers know right away" that one fan's favorite was being missed.
Now shoppers must make their own version or choose more expensive options available at Target and Walmart.
In what’s been hugely upsetting news for those with celiac disease, Aldi also confirmed its gluten-free bagels were permanently discontinued.
Customers have already been calling out the retailer for the controversial decision.
One wrote on Twitter: “That’s just downright WRONG.”
Another told the chain, “We started shopping at Aldi BECAUSE you had gluten-free bread and bagels. Discontinue them… then we have NO reason to go to Aldi.”
Aldi also confirmed that its Vista Bay Margarita Hard Seltzers have been permanently shelved.
Fans said they would cherish the remaining few left.
Luckily, other flavors are still available, including black cherry, lime, ruby grapefruit, and raspberry.
TIPS FOR SAVING AT ALDI
Aldi already is a go-to spot for major savings on food and household items.
However, shoppers can earn even greater savings by employing a few key strategies.
First, you should consider the timing of when you shop.
While Wednesday is the day to grab Aldi's new finds, some of Aldi's most popular and heavily discounted products will be available on Tuesday nights.
Loyalty and membership apps also go a long way in gaining you access to secret savings and extra perks.
The Aldi app features weekly ads full of coupons with up-to-date lists of Aldi Finds items.
There are also several cashback and couponing apps that will likely net you extra savings if you take photographs of your receipts.
Two popular ones are Ibotta and Fetch Rewards, and they can easily save you several dollars per shopping trip.
Aldi also offers a generous "Twice as Nice" return policy, which allows you to get a replacement item and your money back on all returns.
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