Supermarket chain Aldi is continuing its drive towards a more sustainable future with the launch of its new The Hop Foundry beers crafted from food waste, sold exclusively in Aldi stores.
Exclusively available at Aldi, The Hop Foundry brand was initially founded in 2023 with an independent brewery partner. Now the supermarket is partnering with another roster of innovative brewers to showcase some of the nation's greatest sustainable sips that make a difference.
Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, says: "We know our shoppers are increasingly passionate about sustainability and are looking for ways to make a difference when shopping.
"By partnering with incredible innovators, we're transforming surplus food into delicious, high-quality products that our customers can feel good about buying – all at Aldi's every day amazing prices."
Bread often tops the list as one of the most wasted food items in the UK, but Aldi is combatting this issue with a unique solution.
Toast Brewing is committed to transforming surplus bread into tasty brews and has created a winner with The Hop Foundry x Toast Brewing Another Round Session IPA. This citrusy IPA is brewed with surplus bread, giving it a second life as a sustainable sip.
Alongside this, with the help of Freedom Brewery, Aldi is also launching The Hop Foundry x Freedom Brewery Misfits Summer Fruits Beer – a vegan-friendly, vibrant brew bursting with the flavours of rescued Aldi 'wonky' fruits. Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries come together to create a tangy and refreshing IPA that helps save nearly a tonne of fruit from going to waste.