Yes, Aldi sells a significant range of genuinely organic products, primarily under their Simply Nature brand, which adheres to strict USDA organic guidelines (avoiding GMOs, synthetic pesticides, etc.) and offers affordable options for staples like produce, dairy, grains, and pantry items, though not everything at Aldi is organic, as they balance organic with conventional items.
Healthy living starts with healthy groceries and ALDI has you covered with high-protein snacks, nutritious options, and low-calorie products free of artificial flavorings, GMOs, and food dyes so you can feel good about every choice.
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Every one of our ALDI-exclusive brand food products are completely free from certified synthetic colors and has no added MSG.
Aldi's cheap Goldhen eggs are sourced from Rose Acre Farms, which has a questionable history, including a 2018 salmonella outbreak that sickened 45 people across 10 states. The outbreak led to a recall of more than 200 million eggs and an FDA finding of unsanitary conditions that same year (via Food Safety News).
The Aldi £13 rule refers to the UK supermarket's decision, effective September 2025, to pay its store assistants a minimum of £13 per hour (rising to £13.02 nationally and £14.33 within the M25), making it the first UK supermarket to reach this rate, with further increases for length of service, plus providing paid breaks.
The Aldi "£14 rule" refers to the UK supermarket raising its hourly pay for store assistants to at least £14.35 in London (and £13.02 nationally) in late 2025, making it the highest-paying UK supermarket, with some experienced staff earning up to £14.66, ensuring competitive wages and supporting recruitment for expansion.
While ALDI is committed to providing only the best quality at the lowest prices, our top priority is the safety of you and your family. From developing stringent standards to working with trusted manufacturers on product quality and testing, every measure possible is taken to fulfill that promise.
The "Aldi Aisle of Shame" is the fan-given nickname for Aldi's center aisle, officially called "Aldi Finds," filled with rotating, limited-time products like home goods, apparel, and seasonal items, often tempting shoppers into impulse buys they didn't plan, hence the "shame" or "shameful" purchases. This popular, ever-changing section features unique bargains and dupes, from kitchen gadgets and decor to clothing, leading to a dedicated community sharing finds online.
Aldi keeps meat prices low by using private labels (no brand name costs), sourcing from diverse, often regional suppliers to cut transport costs, and streamlining operations like minimal staffing, no bags, and cart deposits, passing savings to customers. They avoid marketing big brands, instead relying on direct sourcing and a leaner business model, though this means meat origins can vary.
Waitrose and M&S topped the ranking by the Pesticide Action Network (PAN UK), which assesses 10 supermarkets against eight criteria related to pesticides, including what support they provide to their suppliers to use non chemical alternatives.
PROS are low prices for quality private-label products. The CON is the limited brand selection and the need to bring your own bags, and a quarter for a cart.
While Aldi fans keep going back because they find good stuff at even better prices, not all shoppers are fans. Fresh foods such as meats and produce in particular are an issue with some shoppers. "Their produce section was always small and low quality, their meats were low quality," someone on Reddit complained.
Yes, Aldi's meat quality is generally considered good for the price, with many shoppers praising its value, especially for items like grass-fed beef and organic chicken, although experiences vary by cut, with some pork products receiving mixed reviews; it's often seen as a strong budget option that competes well with premium stores for quality.
If you're looking to avoid genetically-engineered foods or ingredients, we offer a variety of items. Just look for our products, like our Simply Nature line, that bear the USDA Organic or Non-GMO Project Verified Seals.
Aldi Foregoes The Butcher
It uses the same sources as other major U.S. retailers for its beef. Since 85% of beef comes from JBS USA, Tyson Foods Inc, Cargill Inc, and National Beef Packing Company, it's likely Aldi gets at least some of its supply from those companies.
However, much of the chain's fresh salmon is farm-raised. If you're ever in doubt, look on the label or packaging for the words "wild" or "wild-caught." If you don't see them, it's farmed fish.
The average ALDI salary ranges from approximately $81,733 per year for Manager to $165,497 per year for Executive Manager. Average ALDI hourly pay ranges from approximately $27.81 per hour for Deputy Manager to $38.26 per hour for Warehouse Worker. Salary estimated from 345 past and present job postings on Indeed.
Aldi is a private, family-owned business founded by German brothers Karl and Theo Albrecht, now split into two separate entities, Aldi Nord (North) and Aldi Süd (South), both controlled by different branches of the secretive Albrecht family, with Aldi Süd owning Aldi in the US, Australia, and other countries, and Aldi Nord owning Trader Joe's in the US and Aldi in some European nations.
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Our food waste in own operations amounts to approximately 138 thousand tonnes per year (2024), that is 22 delivery trucks per day. We are working to limit food waste in our operations by reducing in-store waste, delayed deliveries and overstocking.
It's called the "Aisle of Shame" because shoppers, intending to buy only groceries, often get lured into buying many unexpected, "shameful" impulse purchases from the limited-time, seasonal items in the middle aisle, abandoning their shopping lists for great deals on things like home goods, apparel, or quirky finds. The name is an affectionate, self-deprecating joke among fans who admit to spending money on things they didn't need but love because of the low prices.
The company has faced a number of lawsuits, ranging from wage disputes with former employees to food safety concerns for undisclosed ingredients in its products; in 2023, it found itself in the middle of a $10 million class action lawsuit for mislabeling its products.
Black Angus Choice Petite Sirloin Steaks. Before delving into the specific steaks, it is important to note that the beef sold at Aldi is predominantly Choice grade. One of the key differences between meat quality in a restaurant versus grocery store is reflected by this grade.