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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 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 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’ returns to screens on Tuesday 2nd 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.
Aldi is set to sell around 20 million hot cross buns and 8.6 million of its own-label chocolate eggs as the country’s fourth-largest supermarket prepares for its biggest and best Easter yet.
Hot cross buns and Easter eggs combined will see the retailer spend around £8 million with British suppliers in the run-up to Easter, while it will spend a further £4 million on fresh meat, fish and meat-free alternatives and approximately £34 million on British fruit and vegetables.
Aldi has stepped up support for cost-conscious customers with its refreshed meal planner hub.
The supermarket’s meal planner page will now provide an array of inspiration for breakfast, lunch and dinner to help make it easier for customers to plan their weekly meals. All the recipes come with a simple list of ingredients that are available at Aldi.
