21.12.24 Chocolate Compete with Lindt?

This podcast episode is a comparison taste test of Aldi and Lindt chocolate. A reporter purchased an 89 pence Aldi chocolate reindeer and a 3 pound Lindt chocolate teddy bear. They compared the packaging and taste of the two products. The reporter also discusses the legal issues Aldi has encountered over products that are allegedly too similar to products sold at Marks and Spencer. They note that the packaging for the Lindt teddy bear was more luxurious. The reporter states that Lindt chocolate is "creamy, rich, smooth, and deliciously sweet." However, they were "taken aback" by the quality of the Aldi reindeer. The reporter says that Aldi has "done an exceptional job" imitating Lindt. This episode also covers changes to Aldi's in-store and online offerings, as well as some notes about adjusted holiday hours. Here's a breakdown of what's covered for each shop: ● Aldi: Aldi is releasing its largest vegan range ever, beginning December 30. Prices will start at 1 pound 49 pence. Aldi will also be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Aldi's Christmas Eve hours will be 7am to 6pm, and they will reopen on December 27 with hours of 8am to 8pm. ● Lindt: Lindt offers personalized ribbons that can be added to chocolate figures. ● Marks and Spencer: Aldi's Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake was allegedly too similar to Marks and Spencer's Colin the Caterpillar cake. Marks and Spencer pursued legal action over the similarity between the cakes in 2021. ● Asda: Lindt's Milk Chocolate Teddy was available for purchase at Asda. ● Boots UK: Boots UK sells Skinny Tan Notox Face Tanning Drops. The podcast also mentions recipes for stuffed dates and creamy mushroom soup. It does not mention what shops, if any, sell the ingredients for these recipes.