- Knowing how to read the color-coded tags at Aldi can help you save even more money.
- Tags show if an item is year-round, seasonal, on clearance or has the biggest price drop.
- Look for stickers that explain deep discounts—such as products nearing their “Best By” date.
In a head-to-head (OK, receipt-to-receipt) competition, Aldi already beats larger retailers like Kroger and Walmart at grocery prices, according to a Cheapism report. But did you know that their price tags are hiding some secrets that can save you even more dough or clue you in about limited-time items?
These little price differences can really add up over time, especially as the consumer price index rises. It jumped 2.7% between December 2024 to December 2025. And grocery store prices are expected to rise by about 2.3% during 2026, the USDA’s Economic Research Service estimates.
Before your next stock-up session, read on for the secrets about how to decode all of Aldi’s color-coded tags so you’ll be an Aldi-shopping pro.
The color of the tag and the writing on it explain something about each product it represents, according to Aldi representatives.
- A yellow tag can signify either an Aldi regular product, which should be in stock year-round and restocked consistently, or a seasonal item, which may not be in stock year-round. You can likely tell which items are seasonal just by looking at them (think: pool floats in summer or fall holiday goodies leading up to Thanksgiving).
- A white tag with red text points to an Aldi Find, available for a limited time. (Stock up if you want them and can spot ’em, as they typically only stick around for a few weeks!)
- A yellow tag with red text indicates an item that’s on clearance. Score!
A red tag with downward-pointing arrows is an “Aldi Savers” tag. It might also be a handwritten tag that says “Prices So Low,” with the new price marked. These generally point to items that the store really wants to sell, so these are usually the biggest price drops in the store. Sometimes, each product will have a sticker explaining the markdown taken at the register, say, on a package of chicken that’s “Best By” date is a couple of days away.
The Bottom Line
Remembering Aldi’s color-coded price tags can help you get more of what you want while saving money. You’ll often see yellow tags indicating whether the product is available year-round or seasonal. However, tags with red “text” are the ones to pay attention to: If that tag has a white background, the item won’t be around long. A yellow background indicates it’s on clearance. Lastly, a red tag with a down arrow alerts a deeply discounted item, often accompanied by a sticker explaining why. Keeping these distinctions in mind can enhance your shopping experience.
