- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
Alesto is a Lidl-exclusive food brand focused on nuts, dried fruit and snack products. Alesto is ultimately owned by Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG, a family-owned entity headquartered in Germany.
lidl.comOwnership chain
- BrandAlestoGermany
- Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG
- Schwarz Beteiligungs GmbH
- Ultimate ownerSchwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KGGermany
About Alesto
What is Alesto?
Alesto is a private-label food brand available exclusively through Lidl. Alesto focuses on nuts, dried fruit, seeds, mixes and party snacks. Lidl describes Alesto as a range covering natural nuts, dried fruit and seasoned snacks.[1][2]
Who owns Alesto?
Alesto is ultimately owned by Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Alesto, Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, Schwarz Beteiligungs GmbH and Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG. Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG is family-owned and headquartered in Germany. Lidl is part of the Schwarz Group, according to Lidl’s Spanish subsidiary.[2]
Where does Alesto come from?
Alesto originated in Germany. Lidl’s European subsidiaries currently present Alesto as a Lidl-exclusive brand, while Alesto products are sourced from different countries and processed or packaged within the Schwarz Group supply chain in some cases.[2][14]
What products does Alesto make?
Alesto makes nuts, dried fruit, seeds, fruit and nut mixes, trail mixes and seasoned party snacks. Examples listed by Lidl include cashews, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, dates, apricots, figs, mango, pineapple, banana chips, pumpkin seeds and mixed-nut products.[5][13][15] Alesto also includes snack products such as fruit wind-ups and coated peanuts.[5][15]
Where is Alesto sold?
Alesto products are sold through Lidl stores and Lidl websites in multiple European markets, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Romania, Denmark, Sweden and France.[1][3][4][6][7][8][9][11]
Frequently asked questions about Alesto
Is Alesto a Lidl brand?
- Yes. Alesto is a Lidl-exclusive private-label brand for nuts, dried fruit and snack products.[2]
What does Alesto sell?
- Alesto sells nuts, dried fruit, seeds, snack mixes and party snacks. Product examples include cashews, pistachios, almonds, dates, dried mango, trail mixes and coated peanuts.[5][15]
Where are Alesto products made?
- Alesto products use ingredients sourced from different countries. Lidl states that a substantial part of the range is processed, roasted, salted and packaged at production facilities in Germany before distribution to Lidl stores.[2]
Who is the parent company of Alesto?
- Alesto belongs within the Lidl corporate structure. Made O’Meter’s verified ownership chain places Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG below Alesto and Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG as the ultimate owner.
Is Alesto available outside Germany?
- Yes. Lidl presents Alesto products in several European markets, including the United Kingdom, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Romania.[1][4][6][7][8][9][11]
Sources: lidl.co.uk, empresa.lidl.es, lidl.de, lidl.nl, lidl.ie, lidl.ro, lidl.es, lidl.dk
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ownership data is compiled from public sources and verified where possible. Spotted an error? Suggest a correction below.
Products from Alesto
246- Alesto Nuts / Dried FruitsFood – Snack Nuts & Dried Fruit
- Alesto Peanuts Honey RoastedFood – Snack (Nuts)
- Alesto Salted Caramel Flavoured Raw Fruit & Nut BarFood – Snack bar
- Alesto Soft Pitted ApricotsFood – Dried Fruit
- Alesto Medjoul DatesFood – Dried Fruit
- Alesto Honey Roasted AlmondsFood – Snack (Nuts)
- Alesto Snack Mix Gusto ChiliFood – Savory snack (seasoned nuts and corn mix)
- Alesto Snack Mix with Pistachios Roasted, Salted & SpicyFood – Snack Nuts & Seeds
- Alesto Roasted & Unsalted PistachiosFood – Nuts and Dried Fruit Snack
- Alesto AperitivoFood – Snack (Nut and Fruit Mix)
- Lidl Alesto Cashew NutsFood – Snack (Nuts)
- Alesto Datteri EssiccatiFood – Dried Fruit
- Alesto Dry Roasted PeanutsFood – snack
- Alesto Gigante Aguasal Sunflower SeedsFood – Snack (Nuts and Seeds)
- Lidl Alesto Shelled WalnutsFood – snack
- Alesto NutsFood – Snack (Nuts and Dried Fruit)
- Lidl Alesto nut snackFood – Snack (Nuts)
- Alesto Thai Sweet Chilli Style Coated PeanutsFood – Snack (Coated Peanuts)
- Alesto Mango DeshidratadoFood – Dried Fruit Snack
- Alesto Peanuts and SnacksFood – Snack (Nuts and Trail Mix)
- Alesto CruspiesFood – Nut snack (coated peanuts)
- Alesto Pistachios unsaltedFood – Snack (Nuts)
- Alesto Walnuts in ShellFood - Snack (Nuts)
- Alesto Fruit & Nut MixFood – Snack (Dried Fruit and Nut Mix)
and 222 more products