The Biggest Aldi In The World Is Located In This Country - Tasting Table

"The Albrecht family, who founded the store, opened their first store in Germany all the way back in 1961. At the time, it was reportedly the world's first discount grocery store. Now, it's estimated that there are over 12,000 Aldi stores across the globe. But Germany is still one of the company's main markets, and it's home to the world's largest Aldi store."

"As of 2020, the biggest Aldi store was believed to be located in the city of Mülheim an der Ruhr near Essen in western Germany. In total, the store has over 21,500 square feet of retail space, which is nearly double Aldi's average space. The Mülheim an der Ruhr megastore was created after the company brought two adjoining properties together, one of which was an Aldi store that was already in operation."

"There's also a huge selection of cured meats, organic vegetables, frozen fish, and the best part of any Aldi store - the must-have Aldi Finds section. If you haven't been to an Aldi, then you might not be familiar with the company's signature "middle aisles," as they're often known. It's basically where Aldi sells random items you never knew you needed. There's typically clothing, kitchen utensils, fitness equipment, gardening supplies,"

Aldi began in Germany in 1961 as a discount grocery pioneer and has grown to more than 12,000 stores globally. One of the largest locations sits in Mülheim an der Ruhr, offering over 21,500 square feet after combining two adjacent properties. The megastore features a bakery, expanded produce, an on-site herb garden, wider aisles, and extensive cooling racks. International locations emphasize shelf-stable, packaged, and frozen goods rather than in-store butcher or deli counters. The stores also highlight rotating nonfood offerings known as Aldi Finds, commonly displayed in the middle aisles and including clothing, kitchenware, and seasonal items.

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