River Green Lemon Ice Tea

River is a private-label beverage brand originally developed for the German discount retailer ALDI. The brand is well-known in European markets, particularly in Germany and the Benelux region, for providing a value-oriented alternative to major international soft drink brands.

The Ice Tea Green Lemon variety shown is formulated as a non-sparkling, vegan-friendly beverage, often carrying certifications like the Rainforest Alliance for its tea content. Because River is an ALDI exclusive brand, its manufacturing is handled by various regional contract bottling partners across Europe, though the majority of the supply chain for these specific cartons is centralized within Germany to serve the ALDI Nord and ALDI Süd networks.

Ultimate ownership lies with the ALDI group, a global retail giant founded by the Albrecht family. The brand remains a staple of their internal product portfolio, representing their strategy of high-quality, low-cost private labels.