New shopping data from Aldi has revealed that the top selling item in all its stores during the period from 16 March to 5 April was 2l cartons of fresh Irish milk.

Pure Irish creamery butter took second place, while a 1kg bag of Irish carrots was the third most bought item.

Irish suppliers are responsible for 80% of the top 20 products.

Five Irish dairy products were in the top 20 list, which is good news for Irish suppliers and Irish farmers also. Common food items such as dairy, fruit, vegetables and cupboard staples complete the top 20.