That is what the Consumers’ Association states after a poll at thirty supermarket chains in Belgium, Germany and France. This means that there is another study of prices in the supermarket. Earlier this year, then NSC MP Pieter Omtzigt raised the discussion about expensive messages, by pointing out the price difference of a game of apple sauce at Albert Heijn in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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According to the Consumers’ Association, groceries in Belgium are on average 12 percent cheaper than in the Netherlands, 15 percent in Germany and even 20 percent in France. Especially on premium brands, consumers could save a lot across the border. For the comparison, the union looked at the prices of 130 much sold products.
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But the poll also shows that some products in the Netherlands are cheaper than in the countries investigated. For example, budget brands of ketchup, mayonnaise and peanut butter are considerably cheaper here than in Belgium.
Moreover, the price differences are smaller for consumers who often buy offers in the Netherlands. According to the Consumers’ Association, the Netherlands is’ champion discounts’. Then it concerns normal discount promotions and also bulk offers such as 1+1 free or 2nd half price.
According to the interest group, the latter is not something positive. “Bulk offers tempt consumers to buy more than they need. As a result, they spend more money. Bulk offers also ensure over -consumption and waste. That is why the Consumers’ Association argues for fixed low prices instead of bulk offers.”