{"id":693,"date":"2025-03-18T16:29:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T17:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=693"},"modified":"2025-03-19T21:42:24","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:42:24","slug":"aldi-branded-top-tier-for-offering-free-period-products-in-uk-supermarket-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/aldi-branded-top-tier-for-offering-free-period-products-in-uk-supermarket-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Aldi branded \u2018top tier\u2019 for offering free period products in UK supermarket first"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At least 70% of Aldi store toilets have now been stocked with free menstrual supplies (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You may notice something different about Aldi<\/a> on your next visit, with a new change<\/a> being praised for ‘setting an example’ by shoppers.<\/p>\n

Today, the retailer became the first major UK supermarket to roll out free period products<\/a> across its in-store toilets \u2013 no code word or loyalty scheme needed.<\/p>\n

By the end of May 2025, all locations will be be fitted with fixtures stocked with tampons and pads, allowing customers to simply take what they need when they need.<\/p>\n

Aldi<\/a> has also partnered with Bloody Good Period, pledging to donate over a million period products to support the charity\u2019s fight against period poverty<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The move comes after new research from the supermarket which found 41% of people who menstruate admit they’re unable to afford to buy period products – 15% of whom say this is \u2018very often\u2019 or \u2018always\u2019 the case.<\/p>\n

Additionally, third of Brits (30%) have had to decide whether to buy period <\/a>products or choose other essential items for themselves and their family, with milk, fresh fruit and veg, bread, and household cleaning supplies among the items most likely to be sacrificed.<\/p>\n

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Clara Amfo, broadcaster and Bloody Good Period ambassador, commented: ”Aldi partnering with Bloody Good Period to raise awareness of period poverty and providing free products in their store toilets is a fantastic step in the right direction that will help millions across the country.’<\/p>\n

‘We never want our customers to have to choose between buying the period products they need and feeding themselves or their families,’ added Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer at Aldi UK. <\/p>\n

‘For millions of people across the country, having access to period products is a basic and essential need, and we believe the provision of these in public toilets is as vital as toilet paper and soap.’<\/p>\n

Customers welcomed the news, including @Rob140638 who wrote on X: ‘Well done to @AldiUK… Setting an example.’<\/p>\n

‘Aldi winning again,’ said Sarah Maslen-Roberts on Facebook, while Natalie Rachel Chand wrote: ‘Yes Aldi UK, this is not a choice or a luxury, it’s a necessity! Thank you for being part of the solution.’<\/p>\n

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Customers have been forced to sacrifice other items to afford period necessities (Picture: Christopher Furlong\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another commenter, Emily Louise Denton, added: ‘This is top tier! I cannot believe in this day and age that girls and women should go without, struggle to afford or make do with something so natural that we don\u2019t have a choice over. Well done.’<\/p>\n

This follows a Morrisons scheme whereby shoppers can ask staff for a ‘package for Sandy’ to be discreetly given a pack with two pads inside.<\/p>\n

Last year, the Scottish government also made history with a law making it compulsory for public places such as schools, colleges and universities, libraries and leisure centres to provide menstrual products free of charge.<\/p>\n

Although it’s not legally required elsewhere in the UK, you can check for local hubs offering free period products near you via the My Period Live<\/a> website – or, if you’re in a position to, find out where you can donate much-needed sanitary items to help people in your neighbourhood.<\/p>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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