Steph de Sousa is bringing her bright, no-fuss kitchen style to ALDI’s middle aisle. The social media creator and TV chef behind Steph Cooks Stuff (@Steph_Cooks_Stuff) has teamed up with ALDI for the retailer’s first cookware collaboration, with a 13-piece Special Buys range landing exclusively at ALDI and on DoorDash from July 22. The Steph Cooks Stuff x ALDI range covers cookware, silicone gadgets, kitchen textiles and de sousa’s cookbooks, with prices starting at $4.99 and every piece coming in under $49.99. The full cookware range can be picked up for under $165. Known for affordable cooking and a very colour-happy kitchen aesthetic, de Sousa has worked with ALDI on pieces designed to feel practical without looking like they belong at the back of a cupboard. The collection includes cast aluminium pots, roasters, silicone utensils, measuring sets, trivets, tea towels, an apron set and design nods to de Sousa’s signature glasses. The colour palette is not exactly shy either, with electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple running through key pieces in the range. de Sousa said, “Creating this range with ALDI has been a dream. I wanted to design pieces I reach for every day, but in colours and styles that bring a bit of joy into the kitchen. They’re not just pretty, they’re practical, hardworking and made to be used. And the best part is, each piece is available at an incredibly low ALDI price, because beautiful, quality cookware should be accessible to everyone,” said de Sousa. “My favourite products have to be the 5L One Pot ($49.99) and the One Pan Roaster ($29.99). They are made from a durable but super lightweight cast aluminium, perfect for those simple, all in one dishes. They come in three amazing colours: electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple, are dishwasher safe for super easy cleaning and they each include a bespoke recipe to help get you started! The One Pot also comes with an interchangeable flower knob for the lid which I love.” On the collection’s bold utensils and accessories, de Sousa said the personality came through in the smaller pieces too. “I had a lot of fun designing this part of the range because it’s where the personality really comes through. The spoon rest doubles as a pot vent ($4.99) and is designed in the shape of my glasses! The apron and oven glove come in a perfectly sized tote bag ($19.99), ideal for heading into ALDI to pick up your shopping essentials in style.” Belinda Grice, Group Director, Special Buys, said ALDI was excited to develop the retailer’s first cookware collaboration with de Sousa. “There’s no one brighter, bubblier or more fabulous in the kitchen than Steph de Sousa, so we couldn’t be more excited to develop this unique range that matches her flair and lives up to our promise of exceptional quality at ALDI prices. “This is our first ever cookware collaboration and who better to partner with than Steph, who just oozes ‘Good Different’. Having worked with Steph for a number of years, this range brings together our shared passion for making home cooking simple, enjoyable and accessible,” said Grice. “We know our customers are looking for quality cookware in beautiful designs at affordable price points. As a limited time Special Buy, we expect it will be a standout range our shoppers and Steph’s fans won’t want to miss.” What’s in the Steph Cooks Stuff x ALDI range? 5L One Pot, $49.99 – Cast aluminium pot with ceramic non-stick coating. Includes a bespoke recipe from de Sousa, silicone handle covers and interchangeable knobs. Suitable for all stovetops including induction and oven safe to 150°C. Available in electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple. One Pan Roaster, $29.99 – Cast aluminium roaster designed for even heat distribution, with a ceramic interior coating that is PFOA and PTFE-free. Suitable for all stovetops including induction, dishwasher safe and includes an exclusive Steph Cooks Stuff recipe. Available in electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple. Silicone Utensils 3pc, $12.99 each – Everyday kitchen tools made with heat-resistant two-tone silicone up to 180°C and a flexible nylon core for strength and control. Dishwasher safe. Available in two sets: Set A includes a mince masher, turner and tongs, while Set B includes a spreader spatula, spatula and whisk. Measuring Cups and Spoons 10 piece set, $6.99 – 10-piece measuring set with a custom flower clip for easy organisation. Dishwasher safe and available in electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple. Measuring Jug 3-piece set, $6.99 – Three-piece measuring jug set with 250ml, 500ml and 1000ml jugs. Dishwasher safe and available in electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple. Silicone Spoon Rest, $4.99 – Bench-saving spoon rest designed for cooking mess management. Heat resistant up to 180°C, dishwasher safe and available in electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple. Silicone Trivet, $4.99 – Playful floral trivet designed to protect surfaces from heat up to 180°C. Dishwasher safe and available in electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple. Silicone Pot Vent and Spoon Holder, $4.99 – Dual-purpose kitchen accessory featuring de Sousa’s signature glasses design. Works as both a pot vent and spoon holder, is heat resistant up to 180°C, dishwasher safe and available in electric blue, pop pink and dreamy purple. Velour Tea Towel 2pk, $8.99 – Soft cotton velour tea towel two-pack designed for everyday use with a more styled-up finish. Available in four designs. Apron & Oven Glove in Tote Bag, $19.99 – Coordinated three-piece set featuring a cotton apron, oven glove and matching tote bag. Available in four designs. Easy Dinner Queen by Steph de Sousa, $12.99 – de Sousa’s cookbook focused on quick, delicious dinner recipes. Air Fryer Queen by Steph de Sousa, $12.99 – de Sousa’s air fryer cookbook with meal inspiration and tips for getting more out of an air fryer. The 13-piece Steph Cooks Stuff x ALDI Special Buys range will be available in ALDI’s middle aisle and on DoorDash from July 22 until stocks...

Macca’s is giving the Quarter Pounder a bigger permanent line-up after spending more than 50 years as undisputed king of the Australian menu. The new Quarter Pounder range is available nationwide from July 8, adding four variations to the menu: two returning fan favourites and two new double versions stacked with 100% Aussie beef. It is less of a reinvention and more of a full Quarter Pounder victory lap. The classic burger already has the numbers behind it, with more than 56 million burgers sold across the Quarter Pounder range in Australia over the past 12 months. That includes the Quarter Pounder, Double Quarter Pounder and Quarter Pounder Deluxe, with the range accounting for 27.6 per cent of all beef burger sales at Macca’s. Put another way, more than 100 Quarter Pounders from the range are sold every minute across Australia. It also ranks as Macca’s second most popular burger range nationwide, behind only the Cheeseburger. New South Wales leads the country’s Quarter Pounder obsession, purchasing more than 17 million burgers from the range in the past year. Victoria and Queensland are tied in second place, with more than 14 million burgers sold in each state. The new Quarter Pounder line-up The expanded range includes four Quarter Pounder variations, all made with 100% Aussie beef and served on a sesame seed bun. Quarter Pounder Deluxe (Back by demand) – A quarter pound of 100% Aussie beef topped with 100% Aussie melted cheese, juicy tomato, crisp lettuce, pickles and onions, finished with tangy mustard, ketchup and creamy McChicken® sauce. Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon & Crispy Onions (Back by demand) – A quarter pound of 100% Aussie beef stacked with rasher bacon, crispy onions, pickles, melted cheese and smoky BBQ sauce. Double Quarter Pounder Deluxe (New) – Two quarter pound 100% Aussie beef patties with 100% Aussie melted cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, pickles and onions, finished with mustard, ketchup and creamy McChicken® sauce. Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon & Crispy Onions (New) – Two quarter pound 100% Aussie beef patties stacked with rasher bacon, crispy onions, pickles, melted cheese and rich BBQ sauce. Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director for McDonald’s Australia, said the Quarter Pounder had earned its place as one of Australia’s most loved burgers. “For over 50 years, the Quarter Pounder has earned its place as one of Australia’s most loved burgers thanks to its unmistakeable flavour and consistently satisfying recipe. “This milestone gave us the perfect opportunity to celebrate everything our customers love about the Quarter Pounder and bring more choice to the menu – and this new range is here to stay. Whether it’s the classic Quarter Pounder or one from the new range, each burger delivers on the great taste and quality ingredients that have made the Quarter Pounder a legend for five decades.” The range keeps the classic Quarter Pounder cues in place, from the Aussie beef and golden toasted buns to the melty cheese, pickles and fresh onions. The new Quarter Pounder range is permanently available at Macca’s restaurants nationwide from July 8 via drive-thru, front counter, McDelivery and the MyMacca’s app. Source: Omnicom Find more food and drink news on Crumb Wire.

Fear Island: The Thriller Dinner is bringing horror, theatre and a full banquet to Cockatoo Island this August. Launching as a premium companion experience to Fear Island: The Tunnels of Terror, the new adults-only event swaps the usual dinner-and-a-show format for something much more involved. Guests are not just watching the story unfold. They are seated inside it. The immersive dining experience will take over Sydney’s Cockatoo Island across two nights, combining shared dining, live performance, theatrical storytelling and atmospheric horror in one evening. The night starts with a signature welcome cocktail before guests sit down for a shared dining experience designed to get people talking. The menu includes shared entrée platters, The Warden’s Feast, a premium spit roast banquet with seasonal accompaniments, and shared dessert platters. A cash bar will also run throughout the evening. From there, things get less normal. As guests dine, characters move through the room, secrets begin to surface and unexpected visitors arrive, pulling diners further into Fear Island’s dark little world. Unlike traditional dinner theatre, there is no stage separating the performance from the table. Guests sit inside the action, with the line between actors and diners blurring as the night moves through suspense, mystery and a healthy amount of “wait, should that person be trusted?” energy. Event Director Monique Annetts said The Thriller Dinner was inspired by the growing demand for immersive experiences around the world. “People are looking for experiences they can talk about afterwards—not just another dinner reservation.” “The Thriller Dinner combines incredible food, live theatre, immersive storytelling and one of Sydney Harbour’s most unique locations to create something completely different.” “Every guest becomes part of the story. You don’t simply watch the performance— you experience it.” Fear Island: The Thriller Dinner will run on August 28 and August 29 at Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour. Doors open at 6:20 pm, with the event set to run till approximately 9 pm. The event includes a welcome cocktail on arrival, The Warden’s Feast banquet, a fully immersive theatre experience, a licensed cash bar and strictly 18+ entry. Guests attending the dinner can also add on Fear Island: The Tunnels of Terror, which features two live horror tunnel adventures with more than 100 scare moments and over 30 live performers. Together, the two experiences should make for a boo-tiful time for anyone whose ideal dinner plans come with a side of feeling deeply unsettled. Find more dining out updates on Crumb Wire.

Maltesers is making a play for indecisive snackers this July with the launch of its first-ever dual-layered range, aptly named Maltesers Duos. The brand has introduced the product in two variations, pairing the classic crisp malt centre with two chunky chocolate coatings in one bite. Maltesers Duos takes the original malt centre and gives it an initial coating of smooth milk chocolate, followed by a creamy white choc coating on the outside. It is essentially the milk choc and white choc debate solved in one handful. Maltesers Duos Strawberry keeps the same crisp malt centre and signature milk chocolate layer, then adds a strawberry flavoured choc coating for a fruitier take on the Maltesers experience. The launch follows the return of the Maltesers Bar to Australian shelves earlier this year, giving 2026 a bit of a “what else can this malt centre do?” energy for the brand. Mars Bitesize Portfolio Director, Ana Laskova, said the Duos range brings together flavour combinations Aussies already love. “The new Maltesers Duos range brings together flavour combinations Aussies already love, so they no longer have to choose. It’s our first time creating Maltesers with dual layers, and we’re thrilled to introduce a new way of enjoying everyone’s favourite treat – because why settle for one flavour, when you can have both?” The new range is designed for sharing with friends, taking to the cinema or simply rolling through the day when choosing one flavour feels like too much admin. The range will be available at selected retailers from late July, before landing at major retailers nationwide from early August. Both will be sold in 120g packs with a $7 RRP. Source: Weber Shandwick Find more food retail updates on Crumb Wire.