The change will be in place until August 16 in all UK stores
Aldi has confirmed a new change in an announcement issued today, August 3, which affects all stores nationwide. The change involves one popular food item typically found in the fruit and vegetable aisle and will be in place for the next two weeks.
As part of a new campaign, Aldi is donating proceeds from its Piccolato Tomato range directly to Teenage Cancer Trust. A spokesperson said the initiative will give customers a simple way to support young people facing cancer “every time they shop”.
From Monday, August 3, until Sunday, August 16, 10p from every 220g pack of Piccolato Tomatoes sold in Aldi stores nationwide will be donated to Teenage Cancer Trust. Aldi says the donation will help fund specialist nurses, youth support coordinators and dedicated young people’s cancer units within NHS hospitals.
The initiative is the latest in Aldi’s long-standing partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust, which began in 2017. The supermarket has raised more than £13 million to date through a combination of customer donations, colleague-led fundraising and on-pack campaigns. Aldi is aiming to raise £20 million by 2031.
Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: “Our Piccolato Tomatoes are already a customer favourite, whether they’re going into a salad, a pasta dish, or straight on top of a pizza. This campaign means that every pack picked up in store from now until August 16 is also helping to fund life-changing support for young people with cancer.”
He added: “Our partnership with Teenage Cancer Trust is something we’re immensely proud of. Initiatives like this show how everyday shopping can make a genuine difference to young people and their families during the toughest of times.”
Vikki Calcutt, Interim Director of Fundraising, said: “Every pack sold during this campaign helps us to deliver the expert, specialised care that young people across the UK need and deserve. We’re hugely grateful to Aldi and their shoppers for their continued support.”
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to ensuring young people aged 13-24 don’t face cancer alone. Aldi says the charity provides age-appropriate care and support at a time when it is needed most.
Teenage Cancer Trust says: “Cancer in young people is rare, but if there’s anything you’re worried about you should always see your GP as soon as you can and get it checked out”. The charity says that the most common types of cancer in teenagers and young adults are:
- Bone cancer
- Brain tumours
- Cervical cancer
- Hodgkin lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Leukaemia
- Ovarian cancer
- Skin cancer
- Soft tissue sarcoma
- Testicular cancer
- Thyroid cancer
The five most common signs of cancer in 13-24 year olds are:
- Lumps, bumps and swellings
- Unexplained tiredness
- Mole changes
- Persistent pain
- Significant weight change
Having any of these symptoms doesn’t mean you definitely have cancer but if you’re worried you should speak to your GP. Find out more about signs and symptoms here.
