Overview

• The change takes effect in mid-January 2026 across beef, pork, chicken and turkey sold under Aldi Süd’s own labels.
• Branded products and international specialty items are excluded from the policy.
• The company describes the step as unique in the sector and positions it as a signal for improved animal welfare.
• Within Aldi Süd’s private labels, about half of fresh meat and more than a third of chilled meat and sausage already come from Haltungsform levels 3–5.
• The shift arrives ahead of industry targets to move own-brand fresh meat to levels 3–4 by 2030, as 2023 data showed level‑1 largely absent in poultry and rare in pork but still dominant in beef.