The 10 best things to get at Aldi this year, according to shoppers
Budget grocer Aldi has released its third annual list of "Fan Favorites."
Shoppers voted for top Aldi picks from 10 categories, and several repeated from the last two years.
Fans love the store's bacon, dairy-free milks, pizzas, chips, and sparkling waters.
For the third year in a row, Aldi surveyed thousands of its customers to create a new list of fan-favorite products for 2021.
The budget store launched its first list in 2019, and this year's categories included snacks, repeat favorites, breakfast products, drinks, and dinners.
Since the contest's conception, 360,000 Aldi customers have participated in the voting process, and for the 2021 awards, 71% of voters indicated that they shop at Aldi at least once a week.
Based on the survey results, here are the 10 most popular products at Aldi for 2021:
Appleton Farms premium-sliced bacon took the 'cult-favorite' category
Aldi's "cult-favorite" category got a new winner for 2021: Appleton Farms premium-sliced bacon.
Shoppers can find the beloved product in the deli section.
Specialty Selected bagels are a fan-favorite for breakfast
If you want to start your day off right, stock up on the Specially Selected bagels at Aldi.
The breakfast staple joined the fan-favorites list for the first time this year in the "morning meeting must-haves" category.
Clancy's kettle chips are a beloved Aldi snack
It's no secret that Aldi is the perfect place to find new, fun snacks to try.
The store is always stocking its shelves with unique finds, but so far this year, shoppers can't get enough of Clancy's classic kettle chips. The chips come in a bunch of seasonal varieties, too, like Nashville hot chicken or Cuban sandwich.
Shoppers voted for Friendly Farms' dairy-free milks as their favorite healthy kitchen staples
In the "guilt-free go-tos" category, Aldi fans voted for Friendly Farms dairy-free milks, which are available in almond, coconut, and oat varieties.
Fresh Family Pack chicken breasts were the winners of the 'dinner delight' category
This year's dinner winner is Fresh Family Pack chicken breasts, which are newcomers to the fan-favorites list.
The affordable and versatile product can top salads, fill tacos, or complement pastas.
Customers love the various scents of Aldi's Huntington Home 3-wick candles
Aldi regularly releases new fragrances for its Huntington Home three-wick candles throughout the year.
Shoppers voted for the classic home product in the "guess who's back" category this year.
Mama Cozzi's deli pizza won a spot on the list for the third year in a row
Making the fan-favorites list for the third year in a row, Mama Cozzi's take-and-bake deli pizza was the top pick in the "mama knows best" category.
The quick, easy dinner option comes in a variety of flavors, including classics like cheese and pepperoni, as well as seasonal flavors like southwest chicken.
PurAqua Belle Vie sparkling flavored water was the most popular drink this year
A new winner in the "sip and celebrate" category, PurAqua Belle Vie sparkling flavored water is ideal for making mocktails, sipping poolside, or simply adding some flavor to your daily hydration.
Happy Farms string cheese took the top spot in the 'little fan favorites' category
They might not be doing the shopping, but Aldi's youngest fans still had a say in the fan-favorites list.
Kids (and the young at heart) can't get enough of Happy Farms string cheese, which has made the winners list three years in a row.
Strawberries are the most beloved produce item at Aldi this year
Aldi's produce is popular for its low prices, and the juicy strawberries are no exception.
In fact, fans voted the store's berries into the winning spot of the "keeping it fresh" category.
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