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ALDI APPOINTS 91-YEAR-OLD TRAMPOLINING LEGEND PETER QUINNEY AS ‘CHAMPION FLIPPER’ AHEAD OF PANCAKE DAY

16 February, 2026

Aldi has crowned 91-year-old trampolining gold medallist Peter Quinney from Melksham, Wiltshire, as its official ‘Champion Flipper’ ahead of Pancake Day on Tuesday.

ALDI UNLOCKS SPRING EARLY WITH GAME-CHANGING GARDEN RANGE FROM JUST 99P

16 February, 2026

Aldi’s wallet friendly ‘Grow Your Own’ range promises to transform gardens into a blossoming oasis
From outdoor greenhouses to indoor growers, Aldi is arming gardeners with everything they need just in time for spring
Landing in store 22^nd February

ALDI INTRODUCES FOUR BOTTLE LIMIT ON ITS POPULAR £9.99 NICOLAS DE MONTBART CHAMPAGNE

12 February, 2026

Shoppers across the UK are in for a treat this Valentine’s Day as Aldi has reduced its Nicolas de Montbart Champagne Brut (75cl) to just £9.99 (was £13.99) and has introduced a four-bottle limit as demand soars nationwide.

FOUR-YEAR-OLD VIRAL NUGGET FAN LANDS DREAM ROLE AS ALDI’S OFFICIAL NUGGET TASTER

10 February, 2026

Rory Smith captured hearts online after a video of him crying over a stolen chicken nugget went viral

Rory joins Aldi’s nationwide competition winner Lorna Funnell, 35, to taste and review the supermarket’s chicken nugget range

Over 164 million chicken nuggets flew off Aldi’s shelves last year, proving the UK’s love for the crispy classic[1]

Four-year-old Rory Smith from Tividale, West Midlands, has turned a tearful viral moment into a dream job role as Aldi’s Nugget Taster.

ALDI’S SUCCULENT STEAKS START FROM JUST £3.29 AHEAD OF VALENTINE’S DAY

9 February, 2026

The supermarket’s range includes GOLD- and SILVER-standard steaks, as recognised by the World Steak Challenge 2025
Available in stores now and from 10^th February

ALDI TURNS FAN FAVOURITE CUTHBERT INTO A BOBSLEIGH AHEAD OF OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES MILANO CORTINA 2026

4 February, 2026

Research reveals over a third (37%) of Brits are inspired to take up a new sport thanks to a film or TV show

The top 10 list of films that inspired interests in the sports they depict have been revealed, with The Karate Kid (2010), Cool Runnings (1993) and Rocky (1976) topping the list

36% of those polled admit they find it amusing when their friends suddenly become ‘armchair experts’ on a sport, having only watched it during the games or in a film

It comes as Aldi, an official Team GB and Paralympics GB partner, had its famous Cuthbert spotted in bobsleigh form at Team GB’s official bobsleigh training ground in Bath, ahead of the Winter Games

ALDI CELEBRATES LOVE WITH CHEAPEST DOZEN RED ROSES THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

3 February, 2026

Aldi launches a range of beautiful bouquets at unbeatable prices with prices starting from just £1.99

Available in stores from 11^th February

ALDI REVEALS EASTER EGG RANGE INCLUDING NEW JAMMIE WHEEL AND NUTOKA EGG

29 January, 2026

Available in stores from as early as today, Aldi’s latest Easter range is choc full of innovation
Starting from just 99p

FREE NUGGETS? ALDI LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR ITS NEW OFFICIAL NUGGET TASTER

28 January, 2026

To celebrate the nation’s growing love for nuggets, and over 164 million chicken nuggets flying off Aldi’s shelves in the past year[1], the supermarket is recruiting an official Nugget Taster to help expand its range

The supermarket is offering one lucky shopper their ‘dream job’, receiving a variety of Aldi nuggets for FREE in exchange for feedback
The news coincides with the return of Aldi’s popular heart-shaped ‘Love Nuggets’ returning to shelves from 10^th February as part of the supermarket’s Valentine’s Day range
Entries are now open until 4^th February

Aldi is on the hunt for the ultimate nugget connoisseur to claim the coveted title of its first-ever Nugget Taster.

The successful applicant will receive a selection of Aldi’s best-selling nuggets to sample for free. This includes the supermarket’s popular Share the Love ‘Love Nuggets’ with Date Ketchup (£2.99, 350g),which return to stores from 10^th February as part of the Valentine’s Day range. Priced at just £2.99, the heart-shaped bites have already proven to be a fan favourite.

In addition, the successful applicant will also receive the supermarket’s classic Oakhurst Chicken Nuggets with Dips (£1.79, 300g), Roosters Chicken Nuggets in Breadcrumbs (£1.65, 450g) and Tempura Chicken Nuggets (£3.99, 540g).

All the supermarket is asking in return is a set of reviews rating the nuggets on their taste, texture, and the crispiness of their coating, to help guide the supermarket’s Buying Team on future products.

Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “The nation’s love for chicken nuggets is undeniable and we’re seeing a huge appetite for new and exciting flavours. Our shoppers are our most important critics, so launching the role of an official Nugget Taster is the perfect way to ensure our products deliver the quality, taste, and price they deserve.”

To be in with a chance of landing this tasty job, all candidates need to do is send a video application to NuggetTaster@aldi.co.uk with the following details:

Full name
Age and location
Social media handles
Why they love Aldi’s nuggets
Why they should be Aldi’s first-ever Nugget Taster

Entries are now open until 11:59pm 4^th February.

To enter and view the full T&Cs, visit: [Aldi Terms and Conditions – Aldi Chicken Nugget Taster Competition – ALDI UK Press Office]

-ENDS-

For further information, images or to request a sample, please contact the Aldi Communications team on: alditeam@clarioncomms.co.uk 020 7479 0910 www.facebook.com/AldiUK www.twitter.com/AldiUK

[1] Aldi’s sales data Jan 2025 – Dec 2025