Published in Food on 29-12-2020 Shutterstock.com Berthold Albrecht's heirs were dismissed by a German administrative court. As a result, they seem to be losing their grip on Aldi Nord and may have to repay tens of millions in the future.
Family feud For almost ten years there has been fierce fighting between the members of the Albrecht family, the dynasty behind Aldi Nord. The company is controlled by three foundations: Markus, Lukas and Jakobus. Their aim is to invest in the company while ensuring the prosperity of future generations. This system worked for the two sons of founder Theo Albrecht, Theo jr. and Berthold. But after the death of the latter eight years ago, a heavy power struggle arose in the family,