Aldi sometimes has similar merchandise, they share supply lines.
Oh wow, I did not know that.
I don't know of any Aldis around our area, but I'll look; might be worth a bit more driving just for the change of pace.
One of the Albrecth brothers brought the ALDI South chain to the USA, the other one that owned ALDI North bought Trader Joe's years ago. Not everything in the stores are the same, but they do tend to cost-share some products.
Aldi's stuff can be hit or miss, but generally I've found their brands tend to be decent and in many cases a lot cheaper, I get most of my frozen convenience foods from there. It's probably the same as any other store brand, tbh... If you do shop there remember it's a no-frills store, bring your own bags or pick up empty boxes along the way to carry your merchandise out with.
I went to their site and found that the nearest locations are all in the most horrible slums that I won't go near. Oh well.
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