Lemon, the yellow citrus fruit, is sour and acidic in taste is valued for its high vitamin C content, and is used to add its citrus zesty flavor to juices, cocktails, salads, cakes, and varieties of other delicacies. Since time immemorial, Lemon is considered good for health and good food to include in the diet for good skin and hair and an excellent source of vitamins and minerals beneficial for heart health. Ancient Egyptians used lemons for their healing properties and the ancient Greeks used lemons to preserve food and later in drinks as well. Let us know more detail about ‘Aldi Lemon Items’.
Aldi Lemon Items
During the age of exploration, Scurvy, a disease caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C, is said to have caused the death of at least two million soldiers. In 1579, Spanish friar Augustin Farfan recommended lemons as a remedy for scurvy. In 1593, Sir Richard Hawkins advocated for the consumption of lemon juice to prevent scurvy. Hence the early explorers took lemons with them on the long voyages to prevent scurvy. The importance of lemons is well known and popular worldwide.
But what does one do when life throws them lemons. When life gives you lemons you make lemonade. This is exactly what an 8-year-old Alex Scott did when she founded a lemonade stand to fundraise for treatment of her Neuroblastoma and to support her doctors.
Alex’s lemonade stand foundation.
Alex’s lemonade stand foundation was started 17 years ago by Alex’s parents. It started with one lemonade stand hosted by Alexandra (Alex) Scott. Though she passed away at the age of 8, her efforts in bringing awareness toward childhood cancer have been kept alive by like-minded people who have come together since then to keep the lamp of hope burning. She passed away but the foundation has since then raised more than 200 million dollars.
In this journey Aldi supports them and along with their shoppers, they have raised more than 3 million dollars to fund the pediatric cancer research projects through the noble partnership between Aldi and Alex’s lemonade stand.
Formation of Aldi and its history.
Aldi is the brand that was initially founded by two brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht in 1946 and it is now a brand of two discount supermarket chains with a combined turnover of more than €50 billion. In 1913, in a suburb in Germany, Karl and Theo’s Albrecht’s mother had opened a small store. Later this was taken over by the two brothers. Aldi stands for syllabic abbreviation Albrecht Diskont.
Products offered by Aldi.
Aldi offers quality and affordable products in various categories, including dairy and eggs, fresh meat produce, frozen foods, snacks, breakfast and cereals, household items, alcohol, personal care, seasonal products, pet supplies, and bakery and bread. Most of the produce is sourced from local markets and is low priced. Aldi partnered with Alex’s lemonade stand in 2019 and then in 2020 and the latest in 2022. The print ad for Aldi states the following – “Aldi is taking a (lemonade) stand against childhood cancer. We are raising another 1 million dollars for Alex’s lemonade stand.
Lemon items are promoted by Aldi.
Aldi is known for the promotion of fresh and affordable products including fresh and juicy lemons put on shelves with lemon-themed items and the purchase of these items will result in a portion of the proceeds from the sale going towards the research charity. Summer and lemonades go hand in hand and bring back memories of childhood with a brush of nostalgia and this very idea drives Alex’s lemonade stand which uses the simple idea of using lemonade sales to raise funds and spread awareness among people. These lemon-flavored products, including lemon-flavored snacks, drinks, and certain kitchen products all come with a logo stating ‘Alex’s lemonade state foundation’ printed on the label.
These products include mini lemon cakes, frozen lemon bars, lemon chocolate truffles, lemon moon pies, jugs of lemonade, lemonade powder mix, and Sunday Shoppe frozen lemonade bars. The products come under the various labels- natures’ nectar frozen lemonade ($1.19), Sunday Shoppe frozen lemonade bars ($2.49), Moser Roth lemon chocolate truffles ($2.99), Benton’s lemon key lime cookie thins ($2.39), Clamy’s lemon drizzled kettle corn ($1.99), elevation pure and simple lemon bars ($3.99), simply nature lemonade ($1.49), bake shop mini lemon cake bites ($3.89), Mixed lemon mix ($5.99).
The other lemon-themed items also include lemon boots, a lemon apron, and a fresh lemon 3 wick candle, Aldi collapsible box bag, a Crofton soap dispenser sponge holder, lemon bag clips, and a Crofton lemon casserole dish, and a lemon tableware assortment. Cheese items added with lemon flavor. Aldi has also come up with lemon-flavored cheeses to experiment with. These zesty cheeses too are in partnership with Alex’s lemonade stand and come in three varieties- cheese with lemon peel, cheese with limoncello, and cheese with lemon and honey. This cheesy affair sure does have zest and citrus roots in it.
Conclusion
The summers are hot but these lemon items refresh the memories of childhood which every youth and adult cherishes in a special corner of their mind and the fact that the proceeds of these items go towards a noble cause, it makes even the citrus fruit taste sweeter.
Frequently asked questions.
- What is Aldi?
Ans. Aldi is a Germany-based brand of two discount supermarket chains.
- Which items are sold by Aldi?
Ans. Aldi covers major categories including dairy and eggs, fresh meat, frozen foods, snacks, bakery and bread, pet food, personal care, etc.
- Which lemon-flavored items are sold by Aldi?
Ans. Aldi promotes lemon-flavored items such as lemon cakes, frozen lemon bars, lemon chocolate truffles, lemon moon pies, etc.
