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Daily Record
an hour ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Aldi launches new "flavour-packed" pizza, fusing classic Italian cooking with Eastern flair
The new pizza will hit shelves across all 109 Aldi stores in Scotland from 3 July, priced at £3.79 for a limited time only Aldi Scotland is turning up the heat this summer with the launch of a brand new Doner Kebab Pizza, following the sell-out success of its Chicken Tikka Pizza earlier this month. Created by Edinburgh -based Cosmos Pizza, the latest addition brings together bold Eastern spices with a traditional Italian base to deliver what Aldi describes as a "flavour-packed meal that you just can't top." The new pizza will hit shelves across all 109 Aldi stores in Scotland from 3 July, priced at £3.79 for a limited time only. Aldi became the first supermarket to stock Cosmos' pizzas, and the Chicken Tikka flavour proved an instant hit with customers. The retailer is now encouraging shoppers to move fast if they want to get their hands on the new Doner Kebab version before it sells out too. 'This is history in the baking, as Aldi becomes the first Scottish supermarket to stock Cosmos' new Doner Kebab Pizza,' said Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director at Aldi Scotland. 'The creativity and craftsmanship of Scotland's food producers never ceases to amaze us, and Cosmos is an excellent example of a locally grown supplier that knows how to cleverly experiment with flavour. 'At Aldi Scotland we're always happy to be the ones who test the market for inventive and quirky flavour creations, and we're confident this new creation will top the list of some of our most popular pizzas ever released.' As the UK's cheapest supermarket for four years running, according to Which?, Aldi is already a firm favourite with bargain hunters. Alongside its low-cost groceries, it also stocks a wide selection of household items, seasonal goods, and premium-quality Scottish produce from across the country. In fact, Aldi is the only UK supermarket with a dedicated Scottish Buying Department. It currently works with more than 90 local suppliers and stocks around 450 Scottish products, a commitment that earned it the 'Best for Scottish' award at the 2024 Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards, its third win in the category. Recent NFU Shelfwatch surveys ranked Aldi as the top supermarket in Scotland for supporting local produce, and it remains the only retailer to stock 100 percent fresh Scottish pork on all shelves. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The retailer, which employs more than 3,600 people in Scotland, welcomed an extra two million customers through its doors in 2024. Over the next two years, it plans to invest £40 million in new stores, with upcoming openings in Arbroath, Baillieston and Kirkintilloch. With summer now in full swing, and Scottish BBQs and garden gatherings on the rise, Aldi's creative pizza range could be just the ticket for anyone craving something a little different and delicious.
Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I tested best supermarket wines to pair with BBQ food for under £10 – winner is perfect with 3 dishes
Scroll down for the exact kind of wine that makes your steak really pop RED, WHITE AND BBQ I tested best supermarket wines to pair with BBQ food for under £10 – winner is perfect with 3 dishes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN will bask in 30-degree heat this weekend, so it's time to fire up the barbie and eat al fresco. But when you are buying the best foods to enjoy grilled in the garden, don't forget to think about what to drink. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 Helena Nicklin has matched barbecue dishes with the perfect wine accompaniments Credit: Oliver Dixon 10 Pick up the perfect vino pairing in the supermarket to enjoy alongside your barbecue creations Credit: Getty Whether it's charred, smoky burgers, sizzling sausages or griddled chicken wings, you can pick up the perfect vino pairing in the supermarket to enjoy alongside. Wine expert Helena Nicklin suggests the best wines to sip this summer with popular barbecue foods – all for a tenner or less. Best for burgers RED: Toro Loco Superior Tempranillo, £5.29, Aldi 10 Aldi's iconic Toro Loco is a gluggable strawberry and herb-scented drop Credit: Aldi WHETHER it's traditional beef or fancy lamb burgers on the menu for your garden buffet, this bargain bottle of red will have you covered when you tuck in. Offering extraordinary value for what I regard as a 'proper' wine, Aldi's iconic Toro Loco is a gluggable strawberry and herb-scented drop with enough grip to take on the meaty protein from your grill, but light enough to chill too. Whatever you smother your bun in – ketchup, mayonnaise, tomatoes or onions – it will go down a treat. It can even handle the sides, from chips to garlic bread and even coleslaw. At just over a fiver it's a bargain, too. RATING: 4/5 Best for sausages ROSÉ: Ramon Bilbao Rosado £8.75, Co-op in store 10 This Spanish sipper is the perfect pink plonk to wash sausages down with Credit: Co-op WHO can resist the delicious aroma of a smoky, slightly burnt sausage? Whether you like your bangers as they come or in a bun with all the trimmings, this Spanish sipper is the perfect pink plonk to wash them down with. It's had a makeover for the 2024 vintage – and what's inside the bottle is just as pretty as the very photogenic bottle. Think strawberries and cream with a refreshing crispness thanks to those high-altitude vineyards. It pairs perfectly with pork sausages, and also chicken and veggie options, so it's the perfect standby for al fresco dining. And it is excellent value. RATING: 5/5 Best for halloumi WHITE: Sicilia Doc Grillo £9 (£8 Nectar), Sainsbury's 10 Sicilia Doc Grillo works well with halloumi Credit: Sainsburys SALTY Greek halloumi cheese is a perennial favourite on the barbie, with its rubbery texture holding together and tasting delicious when warmed over coals. To drink alongside, try this Grillo, which is one of Sicily's own grape varieties that makes wine taste of sunshine. This one's a great example with its crowd-pleasing notes of orange blossom, peach and pineapple. Its refreshing fruitiness will balance out the salt of the cheese perfectly, as well as pair nicely with creamy or starchy sides such as potato salad. It'll love a buttery corn on the cob too, should you have one. A great garden vino that's just a bit different. RATING: 3/5 Best for veggie grills WHITE: Unearthed Gemischter Satz, £8.99, Aldi 10 Sauvignon Blanc is a go-to for greens, but a much more interesting option is this awesome Austrian blend Credit: Aldi VEGETABLES often need just the right vino or it throws things off balance, so it's worth getting a bottle of this if there'll be veggies at your do. Sauvignon Blanc is a go-to for greens, but a much more interesting option is this awesome Austrian blend. Part of Aldi's Unearthed range championing lesser-known styles of wine, its name Gemischter Satz translates as Field Blend. There's a bit of everything in this, from subtle tropical fruit notes to citrus and a cool, mineral freshness. A great all rounder for on-the-skewer items like peppers, onions and aubergines. It will slip down nicely with veggie burgers, too. RATING: 4/5 Best for chicken WHITE: Wakefield Pinot Grigio £10, Tesco 10 Not all Pinot Grigio is created equal and this Aussie version is a world away from some of the cheap Italian offerings Credit: Tesco SMOKY charred chicken is an al fresco essential and Pinot Grigio is the perfect plonk to glug with it. Not all Pinot Grigio is created equal however, and this Aussie version is a world away from some of the cheap Italian offerings that don't taste of much. Hailing from the cooler Clare Valley in South Australia, this wonderful white offers the clean, thirst-slaking purity that the Pinot Grigio grape is famous for, but with more character in the form of fresh lemon, subtle white blossom and a twist of creamy almond. Pricier than other Pinot Grigios, but worth it. It's a dream with grilled chicken. RATING: 4/5 Best for sticky ribs RED: Castellore Primitivo Puglia £6.49, Aldi 10 Castellore Primitivo Puglia is nice and affordable, and is becoming a cult classic Credit: Aldi IF trendy ribs are on the menu in your garden kitchen and you're serving them with a sweet, sticky sauce, you'll need a red that packs a punch in the ripe fruit department. They need some similar, plummy spice notes. Enter Primitivo, from Puglia in Italy. This simple yet sultry Italian is hard to ignore with its full-on and full-bodied, chocolate-dipped raisin style. The great news is that it's often seriously affordable too – and this Aldi version is becoming a cult classic. Perfect for share-and-tear spares or any other glazed, smoky meaty eats. At this price, it's definitely one to try. RATING: 3/5 Best for baked potatoes WHITE: Macon-Villages Reserve £9.82, Asda 10 Macon-Villages Reserve pairs nicely with baked potatoes, which taste great during barbecue season Credit: Asda WHO doesn't love a barbecued baked potato with lashings of butter in the sunshine? In most cases, a decent, fruity white with crisp acidity like this Chardonnay will suit, especially if you're talking toppings such as sour cream, cheese, salmon and chicken. The ripe melon and peach flavours stand up to the richness of the spud, and the acidity cuts through, cleansing the palate from the charred carbs. White Burgundy with its subtle oak is perfect here, and this little Macon has just had a price rollback so it's worth treating yourself while on offer. RATING: 3/5 Best for steak RED: Deluxe Argentinian Malbec £6.29, Lidl 10 Whether it's a T-bone, ribeye, sirloin or filet, any steak needs a bold red like the Deluxe Argentinian Malbe Credit: Lidl IF there's one thing that Lidl does brilliantly in the wine department, it's great-value Malbec. If you're going all out on a cut of steak for the barbecue then this wine is the one to drink with it. This deluxe edition hails from the premium cooler Uco Valley, which means concentrated flavours of ripe blueberry and chocolate spice. Whether it's a T-bone, ribeye, sirloin or filet, any steak needs a bold red and this one delivers in fruit, flavour and texture. It'll cover you for your burgers too, and the slight smokiness will sing with the grill. For the price it's hard to beat, so stock up for summer occasions. RATING: 3/5
The Sun
3 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I tested best supermarket wines to pair with BBQ food for under £10 – winner is perfect with 3 dishes
BRITAIN will bask in 30-degree heat this weekend, so it's time to fire up the barbie and eat al fresco. But when you are buying the best foods to enjoy grilled in the garden, don't forget to think about what to drink. 10 Whether it's charred, smoky burgers, sizzling sausages or griddled chicken wings, you can pick up the perfect vino pairing in the supermarket to enjoy alongside. Wine expert Helena Nicklin suggests the best wines to sip this summer with popular barbecue foods – all for a tenner or less. Best for burgers RED: Toro Loco Superior Tempranillo, £5.29, Aldi WHETHER it's traditional beef or fancy lamb burgers on the menu for your garden buffet, this bargain bottle of red will have you covered when you tuck in. Offering extraordinary value for what I regard as a 'proper' wine, Aldi's iconic Toro Loco is a gluggable strawberry and herb-scented drop with enough grip to take on the meaty protein from your grill, but light enough to chill too. Whatever you smother your bun in – ketchup, mayonnaise, tomatoes or onions – it will go down a treat. It can even handle the sides, from chips to garlic bread and even coleslaw. At just over a fiver it's a bargain, too. RATING: 4/5 Best for sausages WHO can resist the delicious aroma of a smoky, slightly burnt sausage? Whether you like your bangers as they come or in a bun with all the trimmings, this Spanish sipper is the perfect pink plonk to wash them down with. It's had a makeover for the 2024 vintage – and what's inside the bottle is just as pretty as the very photogenic bottle. Think strawberries and cream with a refreshing crispness thanks to those high-altitude vineyards. It pairs perfectly with pork sausages, and also chicken and veggie options, so it's the perfect standby for al fresco dining. And it is excellent value. Best for halloumi WHITE: Sicilia Doc Grillo £9 (£8 Nectar), Sainsbury's SALTY Greek halloumi cheese is a perennial favourite on the barbie, with its rubbery texture holding together and tasting delicious when warmed over coals. To drink alongside, try this Grillo, which is one of Sicily's own grape varieties that makes wine taste of sunshine. This one's a great example with its crowd-pleasing notes of orange blossom, peach and pineapple. Its refreshing fruitiness will balance out the salt of the cheese perfectly, as well as pair nicely with creamy or starchy sides such as potato salad. It'll love a buttery corn on the cob too, should you have one. A great garden vino that's just a bit different. Best for veggie grills WHITE: Unearthed Gemischter Satz, £8.99, Aldi VEGETABLES often need just the right vino or it throws things off balance, so it's worth getting a bottle of this if there'll be veggies at your do. Sauvignon Blanc is a go-to for greens, but a much more interesting option is this awesome Austrian blend. Part of Aldi's Unearthed range championing lesser-known styles of wine, its name Gemischter Satz translates as Field Blend. There's a bit of everything in this, from subtle tropical fruit notes to citrus and a cool, mineral freshness. A great all rounder for on-the-skewer items like peppers, onions and aubergines. It will slip down nicely with veggie burgers, too. Best for chicken WHITE: Wakefield Pinot Grigio £10, Tesco SMOKY charred chicken is an al fresco essential and Pinot Grigio is the perfect plonk to glug with it. Not all Pinot Grigio is created equal however, and this Aussie version is a world away from some of the cheap Italian offerings that don't taste of much. Hailing from the cooler Clare Valley in South Australia, this wonderful white offers the clean, thirst-slaking purity that the Pinot Grigio grape is famous for, but with more character in the form of fresh lemon, subtle white blossom and a twist of creamy almond. Pricier than other Pinot Grigios, but worth it. It's a dream with grilled chicken. Best for sticky ribs IF trendy ribs are on the menu in your garden kitchen and you're serving them with a sweet, sticky sauce, you'll need a red that packs a punch in the ripe fruit department. They need some similar, plummy spice notes. Enter Primitivo, from Puglia in Italy. This simple yet sultry Italian is hard to ignore with its full-on and full-bodied, chocolate-dipped raisin style. The great news is that it's often seriously affordable too – and this Aldi version is becoming a cult classic. Perfect for share-and-tear spares or any other glazed, smoky meaty eats. At this price, it's definitely one to try. Best for baked potatoes WHITE: Macon-Villages Reserve £9.82, Asda WHO doesn't love a barbecued baked potato with lashings of butter in the sunshine? In most cases, a decent, fruity white with crisp acidity like this Chardonnay will suit, especially if you're talking toppings such as sour cream, cheese, salmon and chicken. The ripe melon and peach flavours stand up to the richness of the spud, and the acidity cuts through, cleansing the palate from the charred carbs. White Burgundy with its subtle oak is perfect here, and this little Macon has just had a price rollback so it's worth treating yourself while on offer. RATING: 3/5 Best for steak RED: Deluxe Argentinian Malbec £6.29, Lidl IF there's one thing that Lidl does brilliantly in the wine department, it's great-value Malbec. If you're going all out on a cut of steak for the barbecue then this wine is the one to drink with it. This deluxe edition hails from the premium cooler Uco Valley, which means concentrated flavours of ripe blueberry and chocolate spice. Whether it's a T-bone, ribeye, sirloin or filet, any steak needs a bold red and this one delivers in fruit, flavour and texture. It'll cover you for your burgers too, and the slight smokiness will sing with the grill. For the price it's hard to beat, so stock up for summer occasions.
Scottish Sun
3 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Beauty fans run to Aldi after spotting Clinique moisturiser dupe on shelves – and it's £37 cheaper
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BEAUTY fans are racing to Aldi after spotting a new moisturiser dupe that's a whopping £37 cheaper than the original. The German retailer is renowned for offering skincare, make-up and hair products that rival luxury competitors for a fraction of the price. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aldi fans are loving a £4.99 skincare dupe in store Credit: Getty 2 The Lacura Moisture Boost moisturiser is £37 cheaper than Clinique's Moisture Surge Credit: BARGAIN LOVERS - Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More/Facebook And dupe fans are going wild for a £4.99 product that bears a striking resemblance to Clinique's Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator, which retails for £42. So if you're looking to level up your skincare on a budget, you've come to the right place. The bargain supermarket's Lacura moisture boost hydrating gel moisturiser comes in a 50ml jar. Aldi bosses say it "intensely moisturises" leaving skin smooth, soft and plump. Formulated with aloe vera and green tea extract, it is described as being suitable for all skin types. Plus, it has the same cream-gel consistency as the Clinique version and comes in a similar pretty pink pot. A skincare fan shared her bargain find on the BARGAIN LOVERS - Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More Facebook group, which boasts 856,000 members. She said: "Clinique moisture surge dupe from Aldi. I have both and they're quite similar." And other savvy shoppers are going wild for it, as one gushed: "Yep love this stuff. I did the left side with Clinique and right with this. "Feels the same. Have used this for years. If in the UK, they've now made this as a standard line instead of a special buy." 'Love these' shoppers cry as Primark launches new skincare range with £3.50 masks & SPF & it'll save you hundreds on the viral brand A second asked: "Is this current ? I've been trying to get this for ages . Never seen it in mine." A third wrote: "Love it, used to buy Clinique. Works really well." "Love moisture surge will defo compare if I can get hold of it", chimed in a fourth. A fifth added: "Oh wow I love the Clinique moisture boost but will try this as there have been other really good copies on cosmetics." "I got it. Much cheaper and v good", revealed a sixth.
Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I found a giant blow-up outdoor cinema screen from Aldi for a bargain – it's great for summer movies & footie matches
All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue. Plus, the bargain projector to go with it SCREEN STEAL I found a giant blow-up outdoor cinema screen from Aldi for a bargain – it's great for summer movies & footie matches A SHOPPER has found the perfect way to turn your garden into an at-home 'Glastonbury' or outdoor cinema - and it's all thanks to an Aldi item. The bargain supermarket is currently selling an Inflatable Movie Screen, which looks perfect for watching films outdoors over summer. 5 Aldi is currently selling an Inflatable Movie Screen for your garden Credit: Facebook 5 A shopper spotted it being sold in her supermarket and snapped it up for summer Credit: Facebook 5 She showed the large screen in action Credit: Facebook It could also be used to screen sporting games with friends and family. The blow-up device is currently being sold for £59.99 and is easy to install. A shopper shared how they had popped into their local Aldi for milk and bread rolls and walked away with the fun purchase. Taking to the Facebook group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, they shared snaps of the movie screen in their garden. They wrote: 'Don't be fooled by the tiny box this comes in. 'Trust me these are massive if you're blonde like me & old skool the measurements on the box meant nothing. 'So I thought as it;s wet outside I'd put it up indoors to see how big it is. 'You could use this at Glastonbury its that fudging big! '£59.99 in Aldi today, I only went in for milk & bread rolls.' Many people were impressed by the purchase and rushed the comments to give their view. Aldi is selling a home organizing essential for just $29.99 – and it's $46 cheaper than the Home Depot version One said: 'I need this.' Another added: 'Should get one for camping.' And a third commented: ' Im hoping no one buys these and then I can get 1 really cheap in the sale! Me an hubby have a plan! 'Go camping set it up with a zombie film on in the woods, wait for ppl to walk past.' 5 The woman inflated it in her house to see the size when it was raining - and discovered it was 'huge' Credit: Facebook SCREEN DEAL To go with this screen, for a limited time, you can snap up the Yoton Mini Projector, originally priced at £56.99, on sale for just £34.39. Amazon is always a go-to spot for grabbing affordable tech, and this mini projector is no exception. Right now, it's sitting pretty at number two on Amazon's best-selling projectors list, and it's easy to see why. 5 This mini projector is ideal for match nights Yoton Mini Projector, £56.99 £34.39 (With 20% voucher) The Yoton Mini Projector is currently on sale for just £34.39, down from its usual £56.99 price tag. While it's already marked down to £42.99, you can knock off even more thanks to a generous 20% coupon. But don't let the grass grow, this deal disappears after June 19th, so time's ticking if you want to bag it at this price. With over 1,000 units sold in the past month, it's clear that shoppers are loving this little gadget. It's hardly surprising, though, with summer here, the long days and warm evenings have everyone looking for ways to make the most of the season.
