Aldi has a 'secret bargain hour' when it reduces its food by 50%

If you're a keen Aldi shopper, you'll know that there are plenty of bargains to be had at all times.

From bargain bottles of award-winning wine, to the store's famous specialbuys, there really is something to please everyone, without breaking the bank.

However, what you may not know is that the store has a 'bargain hour', when it reduces the food which is about to expire by 50%.

Right now you're probably thinking that the best time to head to Aldi to find these half price bargains is at the end of the day, but that's not always the case.

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Several shoppers have reported finding items with 50% off labels at opening time - which is 7am for many stores across the UK.

It does vary from store to store, so you're best contacting your local branch if you want to find out the best time to go to get your hands on stickered items.

Speaking about the reduction hour, a spokesperson for Aldi said: "All items are reduced to 50 per cent of the recommend sales price before stores open on their best before or use by dates."

So if you want to grab yourself a bargain, get to Aldi bright and early!