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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
This Is Why You'll Find So Many German Products At Aldi
Walking into Aldi is like entering a parallel grocery store universe. There's the simple, obvious product organization, that one aisle that rotates seasonal and limited-edition items on a weekly basis, and of course, the speedy cashiers who make their job look like an Olympic sport. You might also notice a number of German products on the shelves, particularly during the so-called German Week, which happens twice a year. One of the facts about Aldi you should know as a frequent shopper is that the popular chain was founded in Germany; the selection of German products on its shelves is a way to honor and celebrate that heritage. The story of Aldi began in 1913 in Essen, Germany. Anna Albrecht opened a grocery store, which was then inherited by her two sons, Karl and Theo, more than three decades later. The family business survived two World Wars, expanded to a grocery chain in 1946, and later became the first self-service store in Germany. The business model was primarily built on low and affordable prices for basic pantry staples, which has remained a core part of Aldi's brand to this day. In 1976, the chain came to the United States, where it continued to expand — as of 2025, there are more than 2,400 Aldi stores in 38 states across America. Despite the expansion overseas, Aldi continues to stock select German (and other European) products, something Tasting Table agrees is one of the things Aldi does better than Trader Joe's. Read more: 12 Aldi Chocolate Candies, Ranked Worst To Best There are several German-imported products that you can find at Aldi all year round (though availability ever depends on location), but during German Week there's an explosion of products inspired by traditional German cuisine, some directly imported from the homeland. Most of those products are sold under Aldi's own brand, Deutsche Küche. You'll find everything from savory schnitzels and bratwursts to sweet strudels and wafer rolls; essentially all you need for a typical breakfast in Germany. Despite the name of the brand, not all of these products hail directly from Germany. Aldi is very transparent about that, so products manufactured in the United States say "Inspired by Germany" on the package. For example, the Smoked Bratwurst and Knackwurst Sausages are made in the States. But other products, like the German Bean Soup and Fall Harvest Soup, are indeed made in Germany, and so the label says "Imported from Germany." Deutsche Küche is not the only brand at Aldi that sells German-imported products. You'll find a lot of European items under the Specially Selected brand, too. There's a variety of cakes, butter cookies, and fruit spreads all imported from Germany. You'll also find authentic La Gruyere Swiss cheese, Sparkling Rosé from France, and Italian Mac & Cheese Pesto Pasta — just to name a few. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
Daily Mirror
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Aldi shoppers are only just realising what its name actually stands for
People have been left gobsmacked after learning how Aldi got its name and what it actually stands for - as many learn about its history as a supermarket chain for the first time German budget supermarket Aldi is so engrained into Brits' lives that they didn't even realise the name is actually short for something. The first Aldi store opened in Birmingham in 1990, so it's easy to forget that it's not actually a British store, and doesn't have a British name. It's not like Asda, a British supermarket chain which stands for Associated Dairies. It turns out, despite being around for more than 30 years, people are only just realising what Aldi's name stands for. Aldi originated in Essen, Germany, when Anna Albrecht opened a small grocery store in 1913 – which gives you half of the name. When her two sons, Karl and Theo Albrecht, came back after fighting in World World II, they took over the store, and they expanded to more than 100 stores in 1955. They proved popular by keeping prices low, which they were able to do by not spending money on advertising, which gave them an edge in the post-war economy. By 1962 there were more than 300 stores. Aldi stands for Albrect-Diskont, which in English means Albrecht's Discount, which is a name the brothers introduced in 1961. They eventually took the two first letters of each word to form Aldi, which is pronounced All-Dee. While it is not known why the brothers decided to shorten the brand name, a statement confirms: "Aldi is a chain of supermarkets. "It was founded by Anna Albrecht and her sons Karl and Theo, who expanded a small store into a chain of self-service, great-value stores where people could pay for goods on account. As their business expanded across Germany, they settled on the name Aldi – short for Albrecht and Discount. The first UK Aldi store opened in 1990. Today, you'll find our grocery stores all over the world." Aldi stands for Albrect-Diskont, which in English means Albrecht's Discount, which is a name the brothers introduced in 1961. They eventually took the two first letters of each word to form Aldi, which is pronounced All-Dee. Fans of the discount chain were shocked to learn the origin of the name, with one person on Twitter saying: "ALbrecht DIscount =ALDI who'd of known." Another added: "Probably the most useful thing I've learnt in German this year is that Aldi is short for Albrecht-Discount." A second commented: "Never knew ALDI actually stood for something. It stands for Albrecht Discount believe it or not." "Aldi is actually short for Albrecht Discount. Well you learn something new everyday," tweeted a third. It turns out many people are only just realising what popular brands actually stand for, even though we say their names every day. People were recently baffled after learning what ASICS stands for, as it actually has quite a profound meaning. Similarly, many have only just realised that tea brand PG Tips actually stands for Pre-Gestee – a variant of their original name Digestive Tea, which implied it could be used as a digestive aid. Shoppers were also shocked to learn that ASOS actually stands for As Seen On Screen.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Aldi fans stunned after only just realising the real meaning behind supermarket name
Plus, did you know the meaning behind the Asda name? WHAT'S IN A NAME? Aldi fans stunned after only just realising the real meaning behind supermarket name MANY people pop into Aldi for a food shop, but have you ever stopped to think about why it has its distinctive name? It turns out there is a backstory behind the name choice, which dates back to the early 1900s. 2 Did you know the meaning behind the Aldi name? Credit: Alamy The German brand began back in 1913 when Anna Albrecht opened a small grocery store in Essen, Germany. Her sons Karl and Theo Albrecht decided to take over the shop when they returned after fighting in World War II. By 1955 they had expanded to a whopping 100 stores and they kept on expanding. What made them so popular was the fact they prioritised keeping prices low, and they did so by not spending too much on advertising in the post-war economy. By 1962 they had over 300 stores - and the first Aldi store in Britain opened in Birmingham in 1990. However, 30 years later, many Brits are just realising what the name stands for. Aldi is derived from Albrect-Diskont, which in English means Albrecht's Discount. The name was actually first used in 1961 after the brothers took the two first letters of each word to make the brand, which is pronounced 'all-dee'. Many shoppers have shared their amazement at finding out the origin of the supermarket name. One said: "ALbrecht DIscount =ALDI who'd of known." Aldi's $4.99 Gardenline Plant Supports: Affordable Spring Gardening Must-Have! Another added: "Probably the most useful thing I've learnt in German this year is that Aldi is short for Albrecht-Discount." And a third commented: "Never knew ALDI actually stood for something. It stands for Albrecht Discount believe it or not." It's not the first brand name that has surprised customers. Did you know that Asda stands for Associated Dairies? Asda was founded in 1965 when the supermarket owning Asquith family merged with the Associated Dairies company of Yorkshire. The two combined their names and created what is now the third largest supermarket chain in Britain. 2 Shoppers outside an Aldi store in Frankfurt in 1980 Credit: Alamy Meanwhile, B&M was named after its founder Malcolm Billington as Billington & Mayman and was later shortened to B&M. The shop first opened in Lancashire in 1978 and now has more than three million customers a week. And Tesco was originally just a group of market stalls in Hackney. It wasn't until founder Jack Cohen bought a shipment of tea from trader in 1924 that he decided to merge their two names and create Tesco.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Aldi fans stunned after only just realising the real meaning behind supermarket name
MANY people pop into Aldi for a food shop, but have you ever stopped to think about why it has its distinctive name? It turns out there is a backstory behind the name choice, which dates back to the early 1900s. Advertisement 2 Did you know the meaning behind the Aldi name? Credit: Alamy The German brand began back in 1913 when Anna Albrecht opened a small grocery store in Essen, Her sons Karl and Theo Albrecht decided to take over the shop when they returned after fighting in World War II. By 1955 they had expanded to a whopping 100 stores and they kept on expanding. What made them so popular was the fact they prioritised keeping prices low, and they did so by not spending too much on advertising in the post-war economy. Advertisement More on Aldi By 1962 they had over 300 stores - and the first Aldi store in Britain opened in Birmingham in 1990. However, 30 years later, many Brits are just realising what the name stands for. Aldi is derived from Albrect-Diskont, which in English means Albrecht's Discount. The name was actually first used in 1961 after the brothers took the two first letters of each word to make the brand, which is pronounced 'all-dee'. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Many shoppers have shared their amazement at finding out the origin of the supermarket name. One said: "ALbrecht DIscount =ALDI who'd of known." Aldi's $4.99 Gardenline Plant Supports: Affordable Spring Gardening Must-Have! Another added: "Probably the most useful thing I've learnt in German this year is that Aldi is short for Albrecht-Discount." And a third commented: "Never knew ALDI actually stood for something. It stands for Albrecht Discount believe it or not." Advertisement It's not the first brand name that has surprised customers. Did you know that Asda stands for Associated Dairies? Asda was founded in 1965 when the supermarket owning Asquith family merged with the Associated Dairies company of Yorkshire . The two combined their names and created what is now the third largest supermarket chain in Britain. Advertisement 2 Shoppers outside an Aldi store in Frankfurt in 1980 Credit: Alamy Meanwhile, B&M was named after its founder Malcolm Billington as Billington & Mayman and was later shortened to B&M. The shop first opened in Lancashire in 1978 and now has more than three million customers a week. And Tesco was originally just a group of market stalls in Hackney. Advertisement It wasn't until founder Jack Cohen bought a shipment of tea from trader in 1924 that he decided to merge their two names and create Tesco. Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts IF you've ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you'll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff. Aldi's speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals. It's all part of Aldi's plan to be as efficient as possible - and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers. Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process. It also uses 'shelf-ready' packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
