Aldi Denmark

Aldi Nord started operating in Denmark in 1977 and became the first discount chain in the country. The firm’s headquarters are based in Copenhagen and the stores are managed by 2 regional offices, one for the east of Denmark and the other for the west. 

Moreover, Aldi Denmark has a total of 187 stores across the country and several new stores are opening soon in Odins Brygge, Brande, Mejrup, etc. Denmark’s largest Aldi store, expanding across 1455 sqm, opened in Næstved in 2021. 

An online shop is also available on the website. The business also provides access to the Aldi app. 

Additionally, in 2021, on the occasion of the company’s 44th birthday, Aldi Denmark partnered with Skanderborg Bryghus in order to launch a special beer under the company’s private label, Humleby. 

Aldi Denmark employs 2689 people and its turnover for 2020 is at € 23.9 million, indicating a rise of 33% compared to the previous year. 

Moreover, the company has won several awards such as Politiken's price check of organic goods 2020, Dairy Award in 2019, Politiken's discount price check 2018, etc. 

The retail chain provides products in the following categories:

• Sweet Grocery: coffee, tea, chocolates, sweets, etc
• Savory Grocery: canned food, pasta, oil, etc.
• Drinks: juice, water, ice tea, etc
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, bread, etc
• Frozen Food: meat, fish, chicken, etc.
• Wine & Spirits: wine, beer, and many more
• Dairy: eggs, yoghurt, milk, etc
• Personal Care: oral care, skincare, fragrances, etc
• Household: washing powder, cleaning items, detergents, etc

Some of the brands available include Kellogg’s, Nivea, Mars, etc.

An assortment of vegan, vegetarian and organic products can also be found.

Aldi Denmark offers an extensive range of products from Aldi Nord’s own brands which include (but not limited to):

• Milsani: a range of dairy products
• Joe’s: crisps, snacks and more
• River: a brand of soft drinks
• Asia Green Garden: sauces and marinades with Asian flavours

Many of its products are sourced locally in Denmark such as fresh meat and vegetables.

In line with its social responsibilities, Aldi Denmark only works with suppliers who cater to animal welfare, environmental protection, social responsibility and production, etc. Moreover, it also collaborates with NGOs in order to minimise food waste, help in educating small farmers, etc. Concerning the environment, the company aims to use packaging that is suitable for recycling. Aldi Denmark has also reduced food waste by 38% in 2020 and aims to extend that number to 50% by 2050. 

The online shop can be accessed at: www.aldi.dk