"According to the Ocean Disclosure Project, Aldi worked with 136 different fisheries as of 2024, 79 of which are certified as sustainable according to OCP standards. Aldi prides itself on sourcing its seafood from fisheries and farms with fair labor practices and commitments to sustainability. The grocery chain is partnered with organizations including the Marine Stewardship Council, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, and Best Aquaculture Practices."
"Aldi hasn't always been a shining beacon of ethical seafood, though. A disappointing reality behind Aldi's salmon came to light in 2021, when a lawsuit found that its farmed salmon was raised in inhumane conditions that negatively impacted ocean waters, despite being labeled as sustainable. The suit led Aldi to change the salmon's packaging. In case you're worried about being duped, a closer look at Aldi's seafood items can reveal more info about sourcing."
Aldi relies on private-label products to keep prices low by avoiding operational fees from third-party manufacturers. The company does not name specific manufacturers but discloses sourcing practices, general origin areas, and the number of fisheries it works with. As of 2024 Aldi worked with 136 fisheries, 79 certified as sustainable under ODP standards. Aldi emphasizes sourcing from fisheries and farms with fair labor practices and sustainability commitments and partners with MSC, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership, and Best Aquaculture Practices. A 2021 lawsuit over farmed salmon conditions prompted packaging changes. Packaging labeled wild-caught names the sourcing area.
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