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.
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!”
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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