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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.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aldi's Fan-Favorite German Week Is Finally Back, and Shoppers Are Already Stocking Up
Gute Neuigkeiten, Leute! That is to say: good news, everybody! Starting April 30, Aldi is bringing back a fan favorite event: German Week. As those who live and breathe Aldi already know, this is the bi-annual sale where the grocer showcases its German goods as a nod to their heritage (Aldi is a German company, afterall). The event generally takes place in the Spring and the Fall, though it seems they sometimes also sneak in an extra one around the December holidays. Seeing as Aldi tends to rotate its items a la their sister store, Trader Joe's, shoppers look forward to the sales event to stock up on all their favorite German goodies. Plenty of loyal Aldi shoppers are already fawning over the news over on Aldi's Instagram page. 'Can't wait to pick up the Bienenstich and the Donauwalle indulgent cakes this week!' said one fan. 'I need to stack up on their German granola,' said another. Related: Some fans are especially looking forward to one product: Peanut butter puffs. 'Love those peanut butter puff puffs too and so does my German husband 👏👏,' said one commentor, while another added, 'Peanut puffs 🤣 I've been searching for these everywhere... my snacking prayers have been answered lol 😂😂😂😂' Aside from these items, there are plenty of other German treats to look forward to, including Egg Spaetzle, German Style Pickles, Dark and/or Milk Chocolate Wafer Rolls, Doppelino Cookies, Spritz Cookies, and Doppel Keks. Love for German Week goes back years, and fans have been showing off their Aldi hauls for the special event for just as long. In 2023, @germangirlinamerica showed her followers all the goodies she found. 'My best score? EISWEIN! (I doubt you'll find it in every store... I just saw it by chance in the refrigerated section),' she said on her Instagram. Another fan, @ingurland, also posted about her German Week finds back in 2020. 'Hello #aldigermanweek!!! I got to the car, took a bite and blacked out. When I came to half of the packet was missing👀,' she said of the Orange Jaffa Cakes. Which products are you most looking forward to picking up? Up Next:
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Costco Is Releasing Cookie Monster Ice Cream Bars—But Here's Why Some Fans Are Calling It a 'Hard Pass'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways In the year 2025, it's safe to say that anything can happen. With that being said, we absolutely did not have Costco shoppers feuding with Cookie Monster on our Bingo card. The Cookie Monster controversy unfolded after food influencer Laura Lamb of @costcohotfinds shared with her followers that Cookie Monster Ice Cream Bars are now available at Costco. Related: Aldi's Fan-Favorite German Week Is Finally Back, and Shoppers Are Already Stocking Up "They're made with Madagascar vanilla ice cream and there are pieces of chocolate sandwich cookies mixed in. They were sampling them in the store and I'll admit I went back for seconds on these," said Lamb in her video. What has a number of people up in arms in the comments section is the lengthy ingredients list for the Cookie Monster Ice Cream Bars. One person went so far as to offer this stern warning: "Don't give these to your children." "3rd ingredient is corn syrup, 4th is high fructose corn syrup, also has blue dye, preservatives, and artificial flavors. Hard pass," said one follower. "It's clear that the majority of your engaged audience care about ingredients. Why haven't you made the shift to align with that yet?" another person chimed in. There were others in the comments section who weren't phased by the "almond moms" and their calls for transparency over ingredients. Related: Costco Fans Are Calling This 'Excellent' New Frozen Treat 'The Dessert I Didn't Know I Deserved' "People.. Literally everything is a chemical! You breathe them, you bathe them, you drink them, you touch them. Seriously.. just let people f'n live! There's no getting around it," one of them wrote. For those who are interested in buying the new frozen treat, you can purchase a 10-count pack of Cookie Monster Ice Cream Bars at Costco for $15.49. Will you be purchasing the ice cream bars or are you also turned off by the ingredients list? Up Next Related: Costco Fans Are Losing It Over a Chicken Coop That Costs Less Than $1,000: 'Chickens Gonna Have a Nicer House Than Me'
