The own-brand taste-test: The best ways to save money on weekly shopping bills

Caitriona Redmond takes a look at the own-brand options for a number of supermarket staples

Caitriona Redmond: takes the yellow-pack goods through their paces for your shopping basket

Own-brand products have come a long way since the yellow-pack days and Irish supermarkets offer a wide range of their own items at budget-friendly prices.

You might not realise that many Irish retailers have more than one product in their own brand ranges, and the quality of these products can vary across the spectrum from delectable to ‘good in a pinch’.