According to Gintarė Kitovė, Communications Manager at “Iki”, the chain constantly strives to make shopping cheaper, simple, and convenient for customers – whether they stop by for just a few everyday products or plan their entire week’s shopping.
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“We ensure that customers save not only on individual products but can also benefit from large discounts covering entire product categories. This means more freedom to choose – people can buy their favorite brands they are used to and still spend less. It is important to us that customers can save every time they shop without having to give up quality or their usual choices,” says G. Kitovė.
Loyal “Iki” customers can save on their purchases in various ways – and combine them according to their habits.
Plan your menu according to weekly promotions. “Iki” announces more than 3 thousand discounts every week, covering all important departments – from fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, and dairy products to ready-made “IKI Chefs” meals, snacks, confectionery, groceries, hygiene products, or pet supplies. Major “Iki” weekend discounts, when promotions apply to entire product categories, start on Thursdays and continue until Sunday.
Take advantage of special Friday offers. Another way to save a lot of money is to shop at “Iki” on Fridays. Only on that day are there exclusive offers that stand out in size and scale. This Friday, May 29, in “Iki” stores with the “Iki” app or loyalty card, take advantage of:
- 40% discount on various types of nuts, dried fruits, and seeds;
- 40% discount on coffee beans and capsules;
- up to 50% discount on various types of household chemicals.
Activate additional discounts in “Pigintuvė”. These are very attractive weekly offers that are easy to activate with one button and instantly save more at checkout. For example, this week in “Pigintuvė” you will find great offers when looking for “Iki” cooked sausages and frankfurters, lactose-free yogurt, kvass, toilet paper, and other products.
Collect points and exchange them for prizes. Points are accumulated with every “Iki” purchase and can be used in several ways: to get a discount on the shopping basket, buy products for 1 cent, or exchange them for goods and services in “Taškoteka”. It is easy to earn extra points by completing daily, weekly, or monthly challenges, participating in app surveys, or playing games.
Cheap and tasty weekend menu – according to “Iki” promotions
When “Iki” has so many offers, planning the whole family menu according to promotions is really easy. You can not only choose favorite products but also try something new and still stay within budget. You can find all the useful weekly “Iki” food promotions and the best offers for other products here: www.iki.lt/leidiniai.
For customers’ convenience, “Iki” culinary chef Jolita Tamoševičienė shares recipe ideas already adapted to the especially good offers this weekend (May 28–31). To save, don’t forget to use the “Iki” app or loyalty card at checkout.
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Caramelized onion spread with toasted bread
Onions cost only 19 ct/kg at “Iki” this weekend, so it’s the perfect time to remember how much flavor one of the simplest ingredients can add. Slowly caramelized onions become sweetened, soft, and rich, so this spread is perfect both on toasted bread and with cheeses or grilled dishes, in sandwiches or burgers. Low cost, little work – but the result is something you’ll want to return to all weekend long.
You’ll need: 4 CLEVER weighed onions, 2 tablespoons BILLA olive oil, 1 tablespoon BITUTĖ butter, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon BILLA BIO balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, IKI CHEFS ciabatta or French baguette for serving.
Preparation:
- Peel the onions and cut into thin half-rings. Heat oil with butter in a pan, add onions and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 20–25 minutes until they soften and start to caramelize.
- Add sugar, pour in balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until the mixture becomes darker and thicker. Serve on toasted bread; if desired, you can add crumbled cheese or fresh herbs on top.
Grilled Asian salmon fillets with rice noodles
If you want a light but interesting grilled dish, the weekend is perfect for turning to Asia. Salmon fillets with rice noodles, soy sauce, garlic, and a bit of honey – a quickly prepared dish that smells like summer is just around the corner. Salmon fillets cost only 9.99 Eur/kg at “Iki” this weekend, and rice noodles are available with a 40% discount, so dinner will be not only tasty but also cheap.
You’ll need: 2 salmon fillets from IKI, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon BILLA BIO sesame oil, 1 BITUTĖ garlic clove, 1 teaspoon grated ginger. For garnish: 150 g rice noodles, 1 CLEVER carrot, 1 cucumber, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon BILLA BIO sesame oil, chives, sesame seeds, a bit of lemon or lime juice.
Preparation:
- Mix soy sauce with honey, oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and pepper.
- Brush the salmon fillets with the marinade and leave to marinate for at least 15–20 minutes.
- Prepare rice noodles according to the instructions. Drain and mix with thinly sliced carrot, cucumber, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a bit of lemon juice.
- Grill the salmon on well-heated grates for 4–5 minutes on each side until the fish is nicely browned but still juicy inside.
- Serve the salmon fillets with the rice noodle garnish, sprinkle with chives, sesame seeds, and if desired, drizzle with lemon juice.
Creamy pasta with salmon, spinach, and lemon
When such a great discount applies to salmon at “Iki”, it’s worth enjoying it more than once. If you want, you can grill more salmon at once and use the leftovers with pasta in a creamy sauce. This is one of those dishes that looks like it’s from a restaurant menu but is prepared quickly and effortlessly at home. Even better, this weekend with the “Iki” app or loyalty card, a 40% discount applies to various types of pasta – so a tasty and expressive dinner becomes a very simple plan.
You’ll need: 300 g favorite pasta from IKI, 2 salmon fillets, 2 handfuls of fresh BILLA BIO spinach, 200 ml IKI cream, 1 BITUTĖ garlic clove, 1 tablespoon BILLA BIO olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, a bit of grated lemon zest, salt, black pepper.
Preparation:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, reserving a few tablespoons of the cooking water.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper, fry in a pan with a splash of oil for 3–4 minutes on each side. Set aside and lightly chop into pieces.
- In the same pan, briefly sauté minced garlic, pour in cream, add lemon juice, grate lemon zest. If needed, add some pasta water.
- Add spinach and wait until it softens. Then mix in pasta and salmon. Serve immediately; if desired, season additionally with black pepper or grated cheese.
G. Kitovė reminds that it is easy to take advantage of the best “Iki” offers – useful promotions, various discounts, and special offers are announced in leaflets at “Iki” stores, on the website www.iki.lt, and in the mobile app. There, customers will also find personal offers and collect points by participating in the loyalty program, which can be exchanged for valuable prizes or discounts.
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