There are many wonderful things about Christmas but the onslaught of festive snacks and sweet treats has got to be one of the best. It’s the season of indulgence and I, for one, plan to take full advantage. The run up to December often sees a variety of brands and shops release Christmas-themed chocolate products and this year has proven to be no different.
Iconic Swiss company Lindt is known and loved for its high-quality chocolate made with the finest ingredients. A large majority of people are sure to find at least one box of its phenomenally popular Lindor truffles, available in an array of sumptuous, decadent flavours, under their Christmas tree.
Similarly, its hollow, gold-foil wrapped chocolate figures are a firm favourite throughout the festive season. This year, its beloved Gold Teddy, available in various sizes, has popped up on many supermarket shelves while I’ve struggled to get my hands on its festive Reindeer and chocolate Santa.
READ MORE: 'I made a Christmas charcuterie board and saved over £150 – you can too'. Not to be outdone, Aldi has released its own festive figurines this Christmas and I was keen to see how it measured up to Lindt. Aldi isn’t shy about paying homage to other companies with its own versions of similar products.
It wasn’t that long ago the budget-friendly retailer was in hot water with Marks and Spencer after its Cuthbert the Caterpillar cakes were said to be too similar to M&S legend, Colin the Caterpillar. In 2021, M&S pursued legal action against the retailer, claiming Aldi’s version infringed on its trademark before they ultimately reached a “confidential agreement” out of court.
