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ALDI MOVES TO 100% RECYCLED PLASTIC ON SOFT DRINK AND WATER BOTTLES IN UK SUPERMARKET FIRST

Aldi is the first supermarket to move to 100% recycled plastic (rPet) for its own-brand soft drinks and bottled water range in England and Wales.

The move, which is rolling out across all products found in the soft drinks section of its stores, makes Aldi the first UK supermarket to shift its entire own-label soft drinks category to 100% recycled content – excluding only the cap and label.

ALDI CONFIRMS BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

Aldi has confirmed its opening times for the upcoming Bank Holiday in early May.

Normal opening hours will remain in place at Aldi’s more than 1,000 UK stores on Saturday 4^th and Sunday 5^th May. Stores in England and Wales will then be open until 8pm on Monday 6^th May, while in Scotland the closing time will be 10pm as usual.

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ALDI BECOMES NUMBER ONE RETAILER FOR NAPPIES

Aldi now sells more nappies than anyone else in the UK – one in five nappies worn by babies are now Aldi’s Mamia brand.  

ALDI SCRUBS OUT PLASTIC WITH NEW TOOTHBRUSH PACKAGING

Aldi has introduced new plastic-free packaging on its everyday own-label toothbrushes.

The UK’s fourth-largest supermarket has replaced the plastic and card packaging with a cardboard alternative, making it easier for customers to recycle at home without the need for separation.

ALDI RAISES £10 MILLION FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST AND SETS NEW FUNDRAISING TARGET

Aldi has extended its fundraising target for Teenage Cancer Trust to £15 million by 2027 after already hitting its £10 million goal ahead of schedule.

In July 2020, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket pledged to raise £10 million by 2027 after reaching its initial £5 million target over 18 months early.

ALDI DOUBLES DOWN ON PRICE PROMISE AS IT INVESTS £125M IN PRICE CUTS

Aldi has pledged to cut more prices than ever before in 2024 as it reinforces its commitment to never be beaten on price.

ALDI REVEALS WHERE IT IS OPENING NEW STORES IN THE COMING MONTHS

Aldi is set to open 35 new stores across the UK this year as it looks to bring its low prices to even more shoppers.

ALDI SET TO DONATE OVER 500,000 MEALS TO GOOD CAUSES DURING THE EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Aldi expects to extend its support of those in need this Easter by donating more than half a million meals during the school holidays.

Britain’s fourth-largest supermarket pairs its UK stores with local charities, community groups, and food banks to collect unsold fresh and chilled food year-round.

ALDI’S NEXT BIG THING IS BACK

• Channel 4 show returns to screens for six weeks from Tuesday 2nd April, 8pm
• Supermarket is on the hunt for innovative British food and drink entrepreneurs

‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’ returns to screens on Tuesday 2^nd April, Channel 4 at 8pm.

The six-part prime time show, which kicks off with the ‘dinner’ episode, sees artisan suppliers pitch to win a ‘life-changing’ contract and have their product land on shelves in over 1,000 Aldi stores nationwide.