Six small-scale suppliers pitch their big ideas - from an ambitious sauce-maker to two young hopefuls who think insects are the future of food
A half-dozen bakers battle to get their produce stocked by Aldi. There are doughnuts, dessert sushi and Parisian pastries with an Indian twist. But whose bakes will rise to the top?
From camel's milk to kombucha, roast dinner kimchi, and protein-packed fava beans, the hunt is on for the next healthy and wholesome product to go on sale at Aldi across the UK
It's Fresh & Deli week and the stakes are high with an eclectic bunch of produce - ranging from vegan cheese and chocolate cheese to meat bathed in red wine and fancy samosas
It's all about flavour this time, with Norfolk mustard ice cream and chocolate-flavoured pasta just two of six 'Store Cupboard' items competing to make it onto the shelves at Aldi
Vying for a place on Aldi's shelves this time is beer filled with Yorkshire pudding, a chocolate/crisps hybrid, and some handmade chocolates that really tug at the heartstrings.
Behind the scenes as Aldi bids to become the nation's number one festive supermarket. But will a collapsing panna cotta and a hitch with the Yorkshire puddings put a dent in their plans?
Aldi searches for a star item to dazzle Christmas shoppers - but is pigs-in-blankets ice cream a step too far? Meanwhile, there are giant chocolate bauble problems at HQ.
Some great meals bid for top prize, including a multicoloured burger, Stormzy's favourite dinner re-imagined as a ready meal, and meats for the masses.
More hopefuls pitch their unique foods to Aldi. It's bakery week. Only one product will be chosen. Novelty bread maybe? Or edible raw cookie dough!? Very flaky Jamaican pastries?
It's party time, and the six artisans come bearing quirky charcuterie, boozy dessert sauces, Syrian halloumi and fruity fizz.
It's all a bit Willy Wonka as six confectioners pitch to be Aldi's newest big sweet treat. Will a toffee with a twist win? Or a chocolate that makes you more beautiful!?
Aldi look for the next world-food sensation, from Filipino ketchup to jackfruit mutton, Nigerian puff puff - 'like donuts, but better' - and a fiery soul food 'love dust'.
A protein ball called Dung, a low-sugar granola butter, and a healthy ginger beer with a kick, are three of the products pitching to go on the shelves of Aldi across the country.
In the run up to Christmas, Aldi's searching for a star item to dazzle shoppers.
