Retailers and manufacturers' special offers (especially on Non-perishables and frozen goods) are designed to...

• be a loss-leader to entice consumers to buy other, more profitable items, or...
• kickstart consumer interest in a product in the hope that a large percentage of you will continue to buy/use that product when the offer is over

Whatever the motivation, as a Saver, it is well worth stocking up on these items as long as you/your family will be buying them anyway. No-one wants an attic full of freeze-dried mung beans but for things like toilet rolls, toothpaste, etc. its a good habit to load up and save. That might sound too obvious, but many people just do not think to do it and miss out on these easy savings.

So here are our current top recommendations to put on your shopping list....