Shoppers at Aldi Australia have been left disappointed and frustrated after realising a much-loved frozen food item has vanished from the supermarket's freezers. The product in question is the Seasons Pride Crispy Skin On Fries, which eagle-eyed customers noticed was no longer appearing on shelves.
Limited-Time Favourite Sparks Online Outcry
The issue came to light when an Australian woman took to an online forum to voice her concerns. "Are these discontinued?" she asked, explaining that the chips were her absolute favourite. "Everyone I serve them to also LOVES them!" she shared. Her search had proven fruitless, having checked seven different local stores over the past month, with no sign of the product or its shelf tags.
It has since been confirmed that the Seasons Pride Crispy Skin On Fries were part of Aldi's limited-time-only range. The product first landed in stores on May 26 and was normally sold in a 750g bag for $3.99. The supermarket's website now lists the item as 'currently not available'.
Replies to the online post confirmed the bad news. "They were a limited time item and I have not been able to get them for a while," noted one shopper. Many others joined in mourning the loss, with one describing the fries as "heavenly" and another declaring them "the best chips ever." The original poster lamented, "I hate these limited time items that are amazing. I hope they come back as a permanent item too. Other chips just aren't as good."
Alternative Options for Chip Lovers
While the disappearance of the Crispy Skin On Fries is a blow for fans, some shoppers pointed to a potential alternative. One fan suggested that the Seasons Pride Beer Batter Shoestring Fries, also sold in a 750g bag for $3.99, were nearly as good.
Aldi's current frozen chip range still offers several other options for those seeking a convenient side dish. The available products include:
- Seasons Pride Steak Cut Chips, $2.99 (750g)
- Seasons Pride Super Crunch Chips, $3.99 (1kg)
- Seasons Pride French Fries, $3.49 (1kg)
- Seasons Pride Shoestring Fries, $3.99 (1kg)
- Cafe Series Sea Salt & Rosemary Chips, $3.99 (600g)
- Cafe Series Garlic, Basil & Parmesan Chips, $3.99 (600g)
Another Pantry Staple Quietly Disappears
This is not the only popular product to have recently slipped from Aldi's shelves. Shoppers have also noted the absence of the Chef's Cupboard Instant Mash Potato mix sachets, a pantry staple for many. An Aldi customer from Melbourne queried its disappearance online, noting their local store had been out of stock for weeks.
It was revealed that this product, too, was part of a limited-time-only range and is no longer available. For those missing instant mash, some shoppers recommended a new alternative recently added to the freezer aisle: Seasons Pride Mashed Potato for $4.60 (1kg).
This ready-to-heat product can be prepared in the microwave in under four minutes. While instructions state you need only add water, seasoned shoppers suggested enhancements. "They are great. Splash of milk and a bit of butter at the end and they are quite good," one person advised, acknowledging the convenience for busy families.
The discontinuation of these items highlights the double-edged sword of Aldi's popular limited-time Specialbuys, which can create fervent demand but leave customers disappointed when they vanish.
