{"id":377,"date":"2025-06-16T11:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T11:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.answerla.org\/?p=377"},"modified":"2025-06-25T15:28:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:28:42","slug":"aldi-in-australia-do-british-week-but-brits-say-one-item-is-criminal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.answerla.org\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/aldi-in-australia-do-british-week-but-brits-say-one-item-is-criminal\/","title":{"rendered":"Aldi in Australia do \u2018British week\u2019 \u2014 but Brits say one item is \u2018criminal\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aldi down under has some pretty good finds (Picture: Getty Images Europe)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘I mean, you can’t even get these items at Aldi<\/a> in England,’ commented disgruntled Brit Natalie Robson.<\/p>\n

She was annoyed because Aldi stores in Australia<\/a> run a ‘Best of British’ Special Buys range, where they stock classic UK staples in-store.<\/p>\n

The British TikToker, who moved to Sydney<\/a>, shared a video of the treats available in the middle aisle<\/a> – some of which commenters said they’ve never seen in their local UK Aldi store. <\/p>\n

Her video amassed more than 800,000 views, with people clamouring to get their hands on the lineup of snacks.<\/p>\n

She admitted she spent the equivalent of \u00a325 on the British goodies which included Pot Noodle<\/a>, Squashies<\/a>, Smith’s<\/a> prawn cocktail crisps, HP Sauce, Orange Clubs, Galaxy, Tunnock’s<\/a> Tea Cakes and Caramel Wafers and, of course, Bisto.<\/p>\n

Other treats on offer included Irn-Bru, McVittie’s Digestives<\/a> and Rich Tea biscuits, Worcestershire Sauce<\/a>, Rolos and M&Ms.<\/p>\n

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@ukmidwifedownunder<\/a> <\/p>\n

Aldi!!!! English week. <\/p>\n

\u266c original sound – Sydney<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tThe beloved Scottish treats that made the cut\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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Irn-Bru is a classic Scottish beverage which has many Scots hooked. In fact, Glasgow<\/a>-born Carole Lamond, 60, made headlines back in 2022 after she had to go to a hypnotist to kick her 25-year-long Irn-Bru addiction<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She would down 20 cans a day, and lockdown saw her drink 15,000 cans, meaning she consumed 94,000g of sugar and 450,000mg of caffeine, and spent \u00a360 a week on 24 packs.<\/p>\n

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Carole Lamond has a serious Irn-Bru addiction (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith \/ SWNS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

There’s also a big UK obsession with Tea Cakes<\/a>, and a craze last year saw Brits putting the chocolate-marshmallow treat in the freezer for a ‘top tier’ eating experience.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The ‘Best of British’ picks that had shoppers howling<\/h2>\n

In another video, stocked next to the Irn-Bru and below the Colman’s Mint Sauce, sat tins of Batchelors Mushy Peas and Fray Bentos Steak & Kidney Pie.<\/p>\n

TikToker Rachel Houraghan captioned the video: ‘Run don’t walk to Aldi for your British & Irish treats’.<\/p>\n

But the selection on offer tickled some Brits, with one saying: ‘They really did the Aussies dirty sending them Fray Bentos pies.’<\/p>\n

Owned by Baxters which first opened in 1869, the pies have become a British staple, and many were quick to defend the ready-made savoury pastries.<\/p>\n

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@getfitwithrachel<\/a> <\/p>\n

Run don\u2019t walk to @ALDI AU for your British & Irish sweet treats \ud83e\udd24 #sweettreats<\/a> #irishinaustralia<\/a> #aldihaul<\/a> #aldifinds<\/a> #britishweekaldi<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c original sound – 80s throwback hits<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

‘Omg I love Frey bentos!,’ wrote @stephhuqylam, while another added: ‘No slander. They’re so good.’<\/p>\n

The price did make people gawk though, with TikToker Elisia Carter commenting: ‘$9.99 [\u00a34.79] for a Frey Bentos pie when they’re \u00a32 at home is criminal.’<\/p>\n

‘Mushy peas being a British speciality has sent me,’ said another. <\/p>\n

Smith’s Crisps<\/h2>\n

The inclusion of Smith’s Crisps was one that caused some confusion in the comments.<\/p>\n

‘Smith’s crisps? Have not seen them here in the UK for years,’ said @Rugby1970.<\/p>\n

Others claimed ‘The smiths aren’t ours’ and wondered ‘What on earth’ they were.<\/p>\n

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@phamgroupiga<\/a> <\/p>\n

We ask our staff their favourite Smith\u2019s chips. Let us know yours! @SmithsChipsAUS #smithschips<\/a> #snacks<\/a> #phamgroupiga<\/a> #grocerystore<\/a> #supermarket<\/a> #groceryshopping<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c Speed Drive (From Barbie The Album) – Charli xcx<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

But while the name might not be immediately familiar, you will recognise their beloved products. Chipsticks<\/a> and Frazzles are both Smith’s, as were Quavers and Monster Munch – although the latter two were acquired by Walkers.<\/p>\n

Let’s not forget Bacon Fries and Scampi Fries either. Yum.<\/p>\n

In fact, Smith’s Crisps was Britain’s first crisps manufacturer, with the company setting up shop in a garage in Cricklewood in 1920. By 1934 it produced 90% of the UK’s crisps – pushing out 10 million packets a week.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tWhat's in Aldi's 'Best of British' Special Buys\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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