Sunny weather over Germany. In many regions, temperatures are scratching the 30 degree mark. That’s why many people prefer to grill outside. If you want to stock up on grilled food, you have to dig deep into your pocket in the supermarket. FOCUS Online knows the prices and says what you have to pay for mustard, sauces, meat and other foods.
Finally standing at the grill with family and friends again – and celebrating together. Due to the high temperatures, there are perfect conditions for grilling.
While the weather is playing along, a nasty surprise is lurking in the supermarket. Many barbecue products have become more expensive in recent days.
Many groceries have become more expensive across the board in recent weeks. Grill fans have to dig deeper into their pockets for meat, mustard, sauces, beer, vegetables and bread. Beef has risen enormously in recent days, as have poultry and tomatoes.
Rewe boss Lionel Souque complained at the end of last year: “There have never been so many demands for price increases from the industry as this year.” And that was before the Ukraine war. In the meantime, the situation is likely to have worsened noticeably for many manufacturers.
FOCUS Online went in search of clues and says what you now have to pay for a barbecue.
Shish kebab skewers, for example, cost between EUR 3.79 and EUR 8. Turkey steaks start at €2.79 and the cheaper pork starts at €2.59. Good to know: Meat products are cheaper at discounters. You pay more at the Rewe or Edeka butcher counter. The price increase compared to the previous year is the equivalent of more than 30 percent.
Mustard still costs between 29 cents (no-name at discounters) and 1.59 euros (for example from the Händlmaier brand). There has not been a price increase in the past few weeks. Popular sauces such as curry, barbecue or garlic cost a little more at the beginning of the barbecue season.
For this, consumers have to pay between 1.19 euros (e.g. from Kühne) or 1.99 euros (for Heinz). The products of Edeka’s own brand “Papa Joes” are available for 1.79 euros. Last year the sauce “Papa Joe’s Curry Mango” cost 1.49 euros. Make a 20 percent markup. However, there are currently special offers in many Edeka branches.
The herb baguette from the refrigerated counter cost 79 cents at the end of December at Aldi Süd and Lidl at the same time. Consumers now pay 89 cents for the popular grilled bread. Depending on the retailer, between 99 cents and 1.19 euros are due for the herb baguette from the brand manufacturer Meggle.
In the fruit and vegetable department, consumers have to pay a lot of money for salads, tomatoes, cucumbers, courgettes and peppers. Case study: You pay about three euros for the plum tomatoes in the 250 gram tray, the mini vine tomatoes are available for 3.99 euros (400 grams). A cucumber costs an average of 99 cents, the organic cucumber is almost twice as expensive at 1.79 euros. The iceberg lettuce costs between 1.19 euros and 1.89 euros.
Carrots, leeks, fresh onions and other seasonal vegetables are cheaper. You also have to pay more for potatoes at the moment. The harvest was poor, which has an impact on consumer prices. Nevertheless, it is more worthwhile to rely on a potato salad – and to forego pasta salad for the time being. A homemade potato salad is now much cheaper.
For a pasta salad, you usually need mayonnaise, sausage, pasta, peas, and canned corn. You have to pay up to 40 percent more in the supermarket for all these products.
Chips have also become more expensive. Regardless of whether they are no-name or branded products: the potato snacks have become up to 20 cents more expensive per bag.
There was also a strong upward trend in ice cream. Whether ice cream in a cone, from a cup or on a stick: consumers pay up to 60 cents more.
Depending on the brand, consumers pay between 16.50 and 19 euros for a crate of 20 beers – excluding deposit. Beer has never been so expensive before.
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Look out for offers in brochures, in apps and in the branches. Especially at the start of the barbecue season, many retailers lure visitors with offers on meat, sausages or barbecue sauces.
Keep multiple shopping lists. Make a shopping list for each market you plan to visit. Enter there what you need and what you need for your pantry.
If you go shopping at the weekend, avoid the peak hours between 11am and 4pm. The earlier you get to the supermarket, the better. Especially on Saturday you will still find full shelves. The fruit and vegetable counter could get emptier in the late afternoon.
However, the following applies: From 6 p.m. there are a whopping percentage for leftovers. Vegetables that are about to expire are then offered at a lower price.
Also, look out for labels on meat. Every once in a while you will find products that are close to their use by date. The goods are then often reduced by 30 to 50 percent. The downside: you have to process the meat products quickly. Usually on the same day.
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