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Aldi Customers Picked These 8 Items as the Best in the Store

The fans have spoken!

By Magdalena Becker

Edited by Esther Carlstone

Updated Jan. 1, 2026

Aldi's yearly product award results are out, and this year there are multiple categories to celebrate: Fan Favorites, Product of the Year, and Best New Product Award.

The beloved chain reveals its customers' favorite items every year, giving us some inspiration for what to add to our shopping lists this summer. If you want to save money at Aldi, make sure to check out these affordable deals and get your summer shopping started.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

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Aldi's Best New Product Awards

Aldi's Best New Product Award is a 100% consumer-voted award and is determined from real responses from Americans who regularly shop at Aldi.

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The selection process

The items are chosen from an online survey of 10,328 American shoppers, following a "rigorous" process including product selection, category definition, and research. Read on to learn more about all of the winners.

Priano Hot Genoa & Hot Provolone

Price: $3.19

If you've been looking for a quick and filling snack to take on the go, this mini salami and cheese tray is the perfect option. Filled with 13 grams of protein and only 250 calories, this snack pack is a fan-favorite for a reason.

Parma Salami & Smoked Provolone and Genoa Salami & Provolone are two additional flavors that also won Best New Product, each priced at $3.19.

Friendly Farms Low Sugar Strawberry Greek Yogurt

Price: $4.09

Start your morning off right with this low-sugar, high-protein breakfast option, perfect for taking on the go. Top with your favorite granola, fruit, or nut butter for more of a punch. This four-pack is only $4.09, compared to the $5.99 version from Chobani.

"I usually buy a quart of strawberries, dice them up, and add to the yogurt," writes one customer on Reddit. "So inexpensive and so, so good!"

Mama Cozzi's Pizza Kitchen Chocolate Chunk Pizza Cookie

Price: $4.39

Spice up your dessert selection with Aldi's shareable chocolate chip cookie pizza. Whether you're hosting a party or want to keep every slice for yourself, this pizza cookie is fully baked and ready to heat and serve.

Per one customer's suggestion on Reddit: "Get [two] and sandwich some vanilla ice cream in the middle."

Specially Selected Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine

Price: $16.65

If you didn't already know, some Aldi locations have a robust wine selection. If you're lucky enough to live near one of these stores, then you have to pick up their Specially Selected Cabernet Sauvignon.

Aged 14 months in French oak, this velvety wine is rich yet affordable. Aldi suggests pairing it with blue cheese for the ultimate wine and cheese duo.

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Aldi's Products of the Year

Along with the Best New Product Awards, the Products of the Year are based on consumer responses, determined from a survey of over 40,000 shoppers. These items are also compared to popular brand alternatives.

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Summit Cherry Lime Flavored Prebiotic Soda

Price: $1.49

Get rid of your sugary sodas and opt for Aldi's value version of the prebiotic soda craze. Called Popz, these naturally flavored sodas are just $1.50 apiece and come in a bunch of yummy flavors, from cherry lime to raspberry rose.

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Kirkwood Crispy Chicken Nuggets

Price: $8.25

If you're looking for a quick and simple dinner, nothing says easy like chicken nuggets. A quick and yummy source of protein, it's no wonder these crispy nuggets from Aldi were a fan favorite.

Keep in your freezer and simply heat to serve.

"They are as close to a Chick-fil-A nugget you can get when buying frozen," shares one Reddit user.

Quick tips: How to save on your grocery bill

Grocery shopping doesn't have to break the bank when you use the right strategies. Here are three quick tips for reducing food expenses:

Buy store brands instead of name brands whenever possible.
Always make sure to compare unit prices, not just sticker prices.
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Park Street Deli Atomic Spicy Pickles

Price: $3.85

Pickles fans, this one's for you. Your fellow pickle lovers voted this product as one of Aldi's Products of the Year, so you know it has to be good. Compare this to Grillo's Pickles Hot Dill Pickle Spears, which are $7.29 at Target.

"These are amazing! I have [three] containers in my fridge, love them!" raves one customer on Reddit.

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Park Street Deli Spinach Parmesan Tzatziki Dip

Price: $3.55

Skip your basic boring spreads and opt for one of Aldi shoppers' favorite items of the year: a spinach parmesan tzatziki blend. Dip your favorite chips or raw veggies into this delicious creamy snack, made with fresh spinach leaves.

It's a steal compared to Target's Tzatziki Yogurt Dip for $5.19.

Bottom line

The next time you shop at your local Aldi, make sure to check out their Best New Products and Products of the Year. If over 10,000 other shoppers voted for them, then you can pretty much bet you'll like them, too.

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