5 tips for smarter bulk grocery shopping

Buying in bulk can cut your per-unit cost significantly, but only if you're buying the right things in the right quantities. Before you fill a basket with multipacks, it's worth thinking through what your household or business actually gets through in a normal month.

Start with genuinely non-perishable essentials: tinned goods, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and drinks all keep well and rarely go to waste. These are the safest bulk buys because there's no clock ticking on when you need to use them.

For anything with a shelf life — snacks, fresh produce, dairy — match the quantity to how quickly you'll realistically get through it. A price break on a 24-pack isn't a saving if half of it goes stale before you finish it.

Check unit pricing, not just the headline discount. A tiered price table (like the ones on our bulk-eligible products) shows you exactly what you pay per item at each quantity, so you can decide whether the next tier is worth reaching.

Finally, plan storage before you order. Bulk savings evaporate quickly if you don't have anywhere sensible to keep everything dry, cool, and organised.