Aldi's own-brand wheat biscuits, often called "Weetabix" by customers but sold under names like Hillcrest (in Australia), are typically made in Australia, featuring 97% wholegrain wheat for their wholesome breakfast cereal. While branded Weetabix is made in the UK and Canada, Aldi's version is a local product, aligning with their support for Australian-made goods where possible, says Aldi Australia.
We use Bill of Lading data to understand ALDI Grocery Stores's trade in goods. In 2025, ALDI Grocery Stores's top imported product was Baked Goods, with a total of 467 units, accounting for 6.12% of its total imports. Most of the imports originated from China (4,718 shipments, 61.8% of the total).
Product Details. Enjoy our Wheat Biscuits, proudly made in Australia. Crafted with 97% wholegrain wheat, our biscuits contain no artificial flavours, preservatives, or colours, and they're suitable for vegetarians. They're perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a tasty snack on their own.
Weet-Bix is a whole-grain wheat breakfast cereal created and manufactured in Australia and New Zealand by the Sanitarium Health Food Company, and in South Africa by Bokomo.
We strongly believe in supporting Australian Made products and produce. That's why 97% of our fruit and veggies come directly from Australian farms, as well as 100% of our eggs, milk, fresh meat, fresh salmon and fresh poultry.
ALDI bread in Australia is made by various local commercial bakeries, with Davies Bakery being a major supplier, especially in Victoria for fresh bread, while other brands like Tip Top might supply in other regions, as Aldi uses different manufacturers for its private label goods across Australia. These contracts vary by region, but Davies Bakery is a prominent, large-scale, family-owned Australian producer for ALDI's fresh and frozen ranges, notes Retail World Magazine and Davies Bakery.
In 2012 the company was bought by the Chinese Government through the state-run Bright Food, and the equity firm Baring Private Equity Asia, with Bright Food having the controlling interest. In July 2017, the American company Post Holdings bought the company for £1.4 billion.
Variants include organic and Weetabix Crispy Minis (bite-sized) versions. The UK cereal is manufactured in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, and exported to over 80 countries. Weetabix for Canada and the United States is manufactured in Cobourg, Ontario, in both organic and conventional versions.
Sanitarium, established in 1898, is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Australia and New Zealand and is known globally for promoting health, nutrition, and wellbeing. Located in the heart of Newcastle, north of Sydney, Soul Hub offers food, services, and support to people in need.
Nutritionally, these two products are almost identical in terms of whole grain content, calories, protein, sugar and sodium. Weet-Bix does have slightly more fibre than Aldi Wheat Biscuits however - although it's not clear why, when looking at the ingredient list 🤔
The Aldi £13 rule refers to the UK supermarket's decision, effective September 2025, to pay its store assistants a minimum of £13 per hour (rising to £13.02 nationally and £14.33 within the M25), making it the first UK supermarket to reach this rate, with further increases for length of service, plus providing paid breaks.
Several milk brands are 100% Australian owned, including Norco, an Australian farmer-owned co-operative; Riverina Fresh, a long-standing Australian dairy company; and Procal, a family-owned dairy in Victoria, plus brands like aPLUS milk, Little Big Dairy Co, and Great Ocean Road Dairy, all emphasizing local ownership and production to support Australian farmers and communities.
The "Aldi Aisle of Shame" is the fan-given nickname for Aldi's center aisle, officially called "Aldi Finds," filled with rotating, limited-time products like home goods, apparel, and seasonal items, often tempting shoppers into impulse buys they didn't plan, hence the "shame" or "shameful" purchases. This popular, ever-changing section features unique bargains and dupes, from kitchen gadgets and decor to clothing, leading to a dedicated community sharing finds online.
We keep a close eye on the ingredients and materials that go into all our products to ensure they meet the highest standards for our commitment to quality, health and safety. We proudly offer a variety of organic products within our Simply Nature line and produce department.
Aldi Australia's profit for 2024 edged up to $403.7 million, though rising staff wages pushed total expenses to $1.47 billion, up from $1.28 billion the previous year. The real financial windfall, however, goes to Aldi's Austrian parent company, Aldi Süd KG, owned by the notoriously private German Albrecht family.
Sanitarium Weet-Bix™ contains 97% whole grain, low sugar and saturated fat, high fibre, and is a good source of iron and B-vitamins. Aussie owned & made. Enjoy as part of a healthy balanced diet.
While many assume General Mills is behind it due to the "Mills" reference, that's not the case. Contrary to popular belief, the rumor mill suggests that Malt-O-Meal, a part of Post Consumer Brands, is the true genius behind Aldi's Millville cereals.
Kellogg opens China plant: Kellogg Co., the world's largest cereal-maker, said it has opened new high-technology cereal plants in China and Argentina, two markets with strong growth potential.
Skippy is an American brand of peanut butter manufactured in the United States and China. First sold in 1932, Skippy is currently manufactured by Hormel Foods, which bought the brand from Unilever in 2013.
Cheerios is a brand of cereal manufactured by General Mills in the United States and Canada, consisting of pulverized oats in the shape of a solid torus. In Europe, Cheerios is marketed by Cereal Partners under the Nestlé brand; in Australia and New Zealand, Cheerios is sold as an Uncle Tobys product.
Bloomberg's Hallie Gu and Michael Hirtzer reported that “China has bought at least 8 million tons of US soybeans this year, according to people familiar with the matter, putting the world's top importer on track to meet a pledge it made two months ago as part of an apparent trade truce with Washington.”
The Aldi "£14 rule" refers to the UK supermarket raising its hourly pay for store assistants to at least £14.35 in London (and £13.02 nationally) in late 2025, making it the highest-paying UK supermarket, with some experienced staff earning up to £14.66, ensuring competitive wages and supporting recruitment for expansion.
It's called the "Aisle of Shame" because shoppers, intending to buy only groceries, often get lured into buying many unexpected, "shameful" impulse purchases from the limited-time, seasonal items in the middle aisle, abandoning their shopping lists for great deals on things like home goods, apparel, or quirky finds. The name is an affectionate, self-deprecating joke among fans who admit to spending money on things they didn't need but love because of the low prices.
Baker's Corner flour, is manufactured by ADM Milling Co., which is a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Co. Aldi's butter, sold under the Countryside Creamery brand, is primarily made by Kerrygold.