Aldi is temporarily lowering prices on a range of fresh items across all of its U.S. stores, a move the discounter says will deliver an estimated $86 million in additional savings for shoppers through at least Nov. 3.

The reductions took effect Wednesday and cover seasonal produce and lean proteins, the chain announced. Almost a third of the items in Aldi's everyday in-store assortment are now less expensive than they were in 2025, according to the grocer.

Discounted foods include Autumncrisp grapes, Bartlett pears, Brussels sprouts, butternut and spaghetti squash, fresh herbs, garlic, and a selection of potatoes and apples. Aldi said it is now charging $1.99 per pound for Honeycrisp apples — a price the grocer says is more than a third lower than in 2025. The retailer has also cut prices on ground and organic whole bean coffee, mixed nuts, dried fruit and paper towels.

"Customers trust us to help them make the most of their grocery budget, and we never stop looking for ways to run our business more efficiently so we can pass along savings," Aldi Chief Commercial Officer Scott Patton said in a statement.

Aldi is not acting alone. Stop & Shop said Tuesday that a rotating range of products will be priced at $1 or less during a four-week period extending through October. The promotion, called Dollar Deals, includes "fall essentials and everyday favorites" along with snacks, beverages and other household items.

BJ's Wholesale Club announced Tuesday it will offer a 42% discount on a variety of foods and other goods from Thursday through the end of October. The club retailer tied the promotion to its 42nd birthday. Covered products include ground beef, Kraft mac and cheese, Wellesley Farms potatoes and hummus.

The price moves come as grocers confront inflationary pressures, including the elevated cost of diesel fuel, which hit a record of more than $6 per gallon this month.

Even though Aldi holds a strong low-price image, this latest announcement shows the discounter still needs to work to keep itself top of mind as other grocers accelerate their own price-cutting efforts.

Matt Hamory, co-leader of the global grocery practice at consulting firm AlixPartners, said the limited-time cuts reflect the intense pressure retailers face to address rising concerns about grocery affordability. "The environment isn't going to change," Hamory said. "The price war is here to stay."