Aldi launches bargain dupe for iconic Starbucks menu item but for 50p each instead of over £3
Shoppers are rushing to Aldi for a new treat — and that's not the only thing flying off shelves this week
SWEET TREAT Aldi launches bargain dupe for iconic Starbucks menu item but for 50p each instead of over £3
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ALDI IS launching a new range of cake pops costing just 50p each, undercutting Starbucks by more than £2.80 per item.
The budget supermarket will be selling its Village Bakery Cake Pops in a pack of four for £1.99, starting Sunday, 12th May.
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The sweet treats come in two flavours, Birthday Cake and Cookies & Cream
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Starbucks currently sells similar items at £3.35 each, meaning Aldi's version comes in at around 85 per cent cheaper
The sweet treats come in two flavours, Birthday Cake and Cookies & Cream.
Starbucks currently sells similar items at £3.35 each, meaning Aldi's version comes in at around 85 per cent cheaper.
The Birthday Cake flavour features a strawberry and vanilla mix, while the Cookies & Cream option includes cookie crumbs and vanilla flavouring.
Both are designed as bite-sized snacks aimed at those after an affordable sweet treat.
Aldi said the items will be available in all UK stores while stocks last.
Separately, Aldi is selling a Pistachio Spread as part of its Specially Selected range for £1.79, which is significantly cheaper than M&S's Pistachio Crème, priced at £4.75 for 220g.
Aldi's version works out at 89p per 100g, while M&S charges £2.16 per 100g. The retailer recommends using the spread on toast, pastries or desserts.
The item has gained attention online after being posted on Facebook.
One user wrote: 'This would be so delicious on pancakes or waffles in the morning.'
Another added: 'Can't wait to try this! It looks so yummy!'
'Absolutely delicious' shopper exclaims at new Aldi summer bargain essential that's perfect for BBQs
This follows several other comparisons where Aldi has undercut major brands.
Earlier this year, Aldi released a £4.99 dupe of the popular Stanley Cup flask, which typically sells for £44.99.
During Easter, it offered a £3 chocolate bunny that shoppers compared to Lindt's £6.99 version.
In household products, Aldi's own-brand laundry powder priced at £1.99 has been praised by customers online, with some saying it outperforms well-known brands like Bold.
Best value picks compared:
Energy Drinks: Red Bull, Asda, 355ml can – £2 (56p per 100ml)
Red Thunder, Aldi, 250ml can – 42p (17p per 100ml)
Ketchup: Heinz, Asda, 425g bottle – £3 (71p per 100g)
Bramwells, Aldi, 530g bottle – 89p (17p per 100g)
Cookies: Oreo, Morrisons, 154g pack – £1.50 (97p per 100g)
Cookies & Cream, Aldi, 154g pack – 45p (29p per 100g)
Chocolate Spread: Nutella, Morrisons, 350g jar – £3.59 (£1.03 per 100g)
Nutoka, Aldi, 400g tub – £1.69 (42p per 100g)
Cheese Snacks: Mini Cheddars, Sainsbury's, 6x23g bags – £1.75 (£1.27 per 100g)
Mini Cheese Bakes, Aldi, 7x24g bags – 89p (53p per 100g)
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