Günther Jauch show discusses Aldi

The Günther Jauch programme on German's ARD this evening dicsussed the 'Aldi phenomenon'

The famous Günther Wallraff was one of the guests on the show.

Journalist Susanne Almann, who writes for Der Spiegel, admitted that she refuses to shop in Aldi.

The company in Germany is divided into Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd. It was established by two Albrecht brothers.

A former manager was critical of the method the company uses in its relationship with its employees. he talked about lists the company uses to note every move of employees.

It is policy with Aldi not to talk to the press or in public.

In the 1970s, Theo Aldi was kidnapped and rescued for a ransom of seven million DM.

Theo Albrecht is dead. Karl is in his 90s.

Aldi insider Dieter Brandes argued that the firm takes great interest in the smallest detail, which allows it sell cheaper than many other chains.

Andreas Staub, a former manager, argued that there is a terrible pressure on employees - always worried that they will lose their jobs.

Aldi pays over the average in Germany.

It was accepted by the panel that Aldi workers are expected to start work 15 to 30 minutes before start time and stay on later after clock out time.

Aldi in Germany is not always the cheapest, especially with toiletries.

CDU MdB (MP) Bosbach questioned how can Aldi sell milk at a price that seems to suggest the producer/farmer has to be paid very little.