Aldi's Next Big Thing

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.