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Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Foodies are racing to Aldi to nab ‘delicious' new dips that rival M&S – they're much cheaper and ‘perfect for picnics'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WITH the bank holiday weekend finally here, if you're planning on going for a picnic with friends, you've come to the right place. Aldi has released a new range of 'delicious' dips - and not only do they look tasty, but they're strikingly similar to the more expensive alternatives from M&S. 5 Foodies are going wild for Aldi's new range of 'delicious' dips Credit: tiktok//@squashedpickled 5 Not only are they cheaper than those from M&S, but they're 'perfect for picnics' too Credit: tiktok//@squashedpickled 5 The dips are now available to nab in Aldi stores nationwide Credit: Aldi 5 They're perfect for loading up crisps or poppadoms and are £1.61 less than those from M&S Credit: Aldi So if you're on a mission to save cash on your food shop, then you'll need to get your shoes at the ready and head down to your nearest Aldi store - and fast. One foodie was left beaming by the new Aldi dips - and there's four options to choose from. Posting on social media, a young woman who is known online as the 'Snack Queen' shared her honest thoughts on the tasty buys, which are priced at just £1.99 each. Thanks to the new Specially Selected Loaded Dips, your mouth is sure to be watering this weekend. According to Aldi bosses, the cool and refreshing dips are the 'ultimate summer picky bits'. They have landed just in time for the bank holiday weekend and have been hailed as 'perfect for picnics'. So if you want to load up your popadums, you won't want to miss the Indian Mint Yoghurt and Mango Chutney Loaded Dip. But if you're searching for something aromatic yet creamy, the Mascarpone Loaded Dip with Italian Herbs, Roasted Tomatoes and Parmesan is sure to offer a taste of the Mediterranean. There's also the Chicken Caesar Loaded Dip that provides a creamy, tangy Caesar taste that Brits are bound to love. The new dips are available to buy in stores now, and from July, shoppers will also be able to pick up the Tzatziki Loaded Dip which is topped with a vibrant Greek Salad. ALDI goes undercover to showcase its great-value wines Posting online, the 'Snack Queen' beamed: 'It's dip season at Aldi - check this out.' Particularly impressed with the Indian-style dip, the foodie beamed: 'That sounds so good.' 5 Also keen on the Caesar-style option, the Aldi shopper added: 'If you love a Caesar salad, you're gonna love that.' The content creator, who has amassed 52,400 followers on TikTok, then advised foodies: 'You gotta run to Aldi because they look amazing.' Omg these sound delicious TikTok user While the M&S loaded dips are £3.60 when ordering from Ocado, at less than £2 each, Aldi's alternatives are a real steal. So if you're looking to pocket pennies, you're sure to be thrilled to know that you'll save £1.61 on each dip with Aldi's purse-friendly buys. Foodies beam The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @squashedpickled, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 235,200 views, 5,019 likes and 182 comments. Foodies were left gobsmacked by the tasty dips and many eagerly raced to the comments to share their thoughts on the M&S dupes. One person said: 'Omg these sound delicious.' Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Another added: 'I look forward to trying these! Love the M&S loaded dips so let's see how the Aldi ones compare! Enjoy.' A third commented: 'Ooooft!!! NEEEEED to try the caesar dip! M&S DUUUUPE!' At the same time, someone else beamed: 'Consider me influenced.' Not only this, but another savvy shopper wrote: 'Thanks for sharing. I'm going to Aldi.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
02-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Foodies are racing to Aldi to nab ‘delicious' new dips that rival M&S – they're much cheaper and ‘perfect for picnics'
Abigail Wilson, Senior Digital Writer Published: Invalid Date, WITH the bank holiday weekend finally here, if you're planning on going for a picnic with friends, you've come to the right place. Aldi has released a new range of 'delicious' dips - and not only do they look tasty, but they're strikingly similar to the more expensive alternatives from M&S. 4 4 4 So if you're on a mission to save cash on your food shop, then you'll need to get your shoes at the ready and head down to your nearest Aldi store - and fast. One foodie was left beaming by the new Aldi dips - and there's four options to choose from. Posting on social media, a young woman who is known online as the 'Snack Queen' shared her honest thoughts on the tasty buys, which are priced at just £1.99 each. Thanks to the new Specially Selected Loaded Dips, your mouth is sure to be watering this weekend. According to Aldi bosses, the cool and refreshing dips are the 'ultimate summer picky bits'. They have landed just in time for the bank holiday weekend and have been hailed as 'perfect for picnics '. So if you want to load up your popadums, you won't want to miss the Indian Mint Yoghurt and Mango Chutney Loaded Dip. But if you're searching for something aromatic yet creamy, the Mascarpone Loaded Dip with Italian Herbs, Roasted Tomatoes and Parmesan is sure to offer a taste of the Mediterranean. There's also the Chicken Caesar Loaded Dip that provides a creamy, tangy Caesar taste that Brits are bound to love. The new dips are available to buy in stores now, and from July, shoppers will also be able to pick up the Tzatziki Loaded Dip which is topped with a vibrant Greek Salad. ALDI goes undercover to showcase its great-value wines Posting online, the 'Snack Queen' beamed: 'It's dip season at Aldi - check this out.' Particularly impressed with the Indian-style dip, the foodie beamed: 'That sounds so good.' Also keen on the Caesar-style option, the Aldi shopper added: 'If you love a Caesar salad, you're gonna love that.' The content creator, who has amassed 52,400 followers on TikTok, then advised foodies: 'You gotta run to Aldi because they look amazing.' While the M&S loaded dips are £3.60 when ordering from Ocado, at less than £2 each, Aldi's alternatives are a real steal. So if you're looking to pocket pennies, you're sure to be thrilled to know that you'll save £1.61 on each dip with Aldi's purse-friendly buys. Foodies beam The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ squashedpickled, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 235,200 views, 5,019 likes and 182 comments. Foodies dupes. One person said: 'Omg these sound delicious.' Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock. Another added: 'I look forward to trying these! Love the M&S loaded dips so let's see how the Aldi ones compare! Enjoy.' A third commented: 'Ooooft!!! NEEEEED to try the caesar dip! M&S DUUUUPE!' At the same time, someone else beamed: 'Consider me influenced.' Not only this, but another savvy shopper wrote: 'Thanks for sharing. I'm going to Aldi.'
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Major airline under fire for cutting plate sizes in its lounges so flyers eat less
American Airlines travelers are undergoing portion control when they visit one of its famous Admirals Clubs, customers are claiming. Travel expert Gary Leff claimed the airline is offering small plates with all foods to save money at its lounges. 'They want to make sure that customers eat less, or at least take less, in order to control food costs. And they do this with very small plates,' he wrote on his blog View from the Wing - Thought Leader in Travel. Already believing the Admirals Clubs 'lags the offerings of Delta and United,' Leff said the small plates also create a mess in lounges. 'They don't hold much food, and they don't do a great job of holding it in. 'If you pick up food using tongs and place it in the plates, some items like salad invariably fall onto the ground,' he wrote. Leff also slammed the quality of the Club food, but noted it could be a reason why some locations aren't busy. Admiral Club members are required to adhere to rules, including paying for certain foods and not taking items away from clubs. Leff slammed American Airlines' Admirals Clubs and claims its features 'lags the offerings of Delta and United' A reader provided an example of full-sized bratwurst in an Admirals Club at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina. The smaller-sized dishes were the only plates at the Club, and the bratwurst didn't fit. Leff used the 'awkward' moment to give a tongue-in-cheek explanation of the basic purposes of a plate. The travel expert explained that dishes are used to help keep food off surfaces, spilling or dropping on the ground, prevent it from spreading food everywhere, and serve as a barrier between food and dirty tables. They can also provide a 'flat, often decorative space to arrange food attractively,' he said. Leff believes American mainly uses the small plates for portion control. 'I suppose if the lack of proper plates for Admirals Club food is a stopper, you could always just limit yourself to the Snack Tower of Sadness,' he joked, referring to a selection of snacks presented in tall plastic tubes. 'Or, American could take seriously the idea of their premium pivot and invest in dishware, not just food.' Reddit users were just as frustrated, and a few travelers claimed they watched Admirals Club attendees often ' dropping food from tiny plates.' Travelers interested in visiting a lounge must be Admirals Club members, Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard holders, purchasing a day pass, or traveling in premium cabins on qualifying flights Admirals Club lounges are a hotspot for American Airlines fliers worldwide. One of the airline's newer locations opened in 2023 at Denver International Airport in Colorado. Travelers interested in visiting a lounge must be Admirals Club members, Citi AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard holders, purchasing a day pass, or traveling in premium cabins on qualifying flights. Besides American, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are known for offering high quality services through their lounges. Delta Sky Clubs are hot commodities in the eyes of flyers - especially its new first class lounge inside JFK. United offers three types of airport lounges, opened its newest United Club Fly location in February, reopened a Polaris lounge this week, and is scheduled to open a revamped club in June.
