Aldi’s Specially Selected Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets are a festive favorite—more than 561 million Pigs in Blankets predicted to be eaten over the holiday season—prompting the retailer to create a limited-edition lickable Pigs in Blankets wrapping paper.
In celebration of its Specially Selected Double Wrapped Pigs in Blankets being named the Good Housekeeping Christmas 2025 Best Pigs in Blankets winner, Aldi created a novelty wrapping paper that captures the smoky and savory essence of a crowd-pleasing appetizer. This gift wrap is complete with stickers that peel back to reveal lickable components.
Fans of Aldi's Pigs in Blankets have the chance to win a roll of wrapping paper via an exclusive shopper competition.
Festively Flavored Wrapping Paper
Aldi Created a Limited-Edition Pigs in Blankets Wrapping Paper
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