THERE are tons of rumors surrounding Trader Joe’s and Aldi right now.
Both of these grocery stores have a reputation for providing awesome shopping experiences to customers, but are the companies related in any way?
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Since Aldi and Trader Joe’s have a lot in common, people are curious to know if Aldi owns Trader Joe's, if Trader Joe's owns Aldi, or if the companies are owned by the same corporation.
It’s important to fact-check upfront that Aldi does not own Trader Joe’s.
In turn, Trader Joe’s doesn’t own Aldi either.
The companies aren’t connected by joint ownership, nor do they exist under the same corporate leaders.
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In fact, Aldi and Trader Joe’s are both completely independently owned and operated.
Aldi originated in the early 1900s as a solo standing German grocery store.
Trader Joe’s, on the other hand, was launched in the late 1970s in the United States.
The owner of the original Aldi in Germany had two sons who couldn't see eye to eye about whether or not they should sell cigarettes on their shelves in the 1960s.
They decided to break apart from each other which is what led to the creation of Trader Joe's in an entirely different geographical location.
Aldi is considered one of the most popular grocery stores in Europe, while Trader Joe's has made a huge name for itself in the United States.
Although there's never been shared ownership or overlap between the companies, it would be OK to think of them as distant cousins.
One thing Aldi and Trader Joe’s share in common is that they carry a lot of the same items at strikingly similar price points.
So which is better: Aldi or Trader Joe's?
If you’re really trying to narrow down which store is better based on lower prices, Aldi is definitely the winner.
If you’re trying to narrow down which store is better based on product variety, then Trader Joe’s is definitely the winner.
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Deciding where to shop between Aldi and Trader Joe’s really just depends on what specific items you’re buying, if you’re trying to save money, or if you care about having a lot of brand selections to pick through.
In terms of wine and other alcoholic beverages, Trader Joe’s is the better place to shop since they offer a long list of name brands.
If your goal is to find top-tier organic products on a budget, Aldi is going to be your best bet.
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If you have any strict dietary restrictions, you’ll find those special products at a more affordable price point at Aldi.
At Trader Joe’s, you’ll also find products to suit someone with strict dietary restrictions – but they might cost a little more.
The trade-off at Trader Joe’s is that you’ll be able to lay your eyes on way more flavors, labels, and brands in general.
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Aldi and Trader Joe’s might share some similarities, but their differences are the reason they’re both still standing.
Both companies have been successful for so many decades because they’re both wildly beneficial to shoppers for varying reasons.
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