Questions about product ingredients, formulation, and source for ALDI USSimply Nature - organic or non-gmo products.
What is the situation?How do I know if my item is organic or not?A.There is a growing selection of items that are produced with practices that avoid GE ingredients.Many products in our Simply Nature line have USDA Organic or Non-GMO Project verified seals on their packaging.The National Organic Program standards do not allow genetically modified organisms in the production of organic products.
What is the situation?How do I know if my item is free of wheat?Many of our customers have special needs and are looking for clear, easy to understand ingredient information on the products we sell.Our exclusive liveGfree product line is one of the best ways to be certain a product is not made with wheat.All of the products in our liveGfree line have to be certified by an approved organization that can verify that they are less than 10 parts per million.
What is the situation?How do I know if my item is made from animals?A.We don't specify which enzymes should be used in our products.We can assure you that there are no traces of beef or pork in our product lines.
What is the situation?Are ALDI products free of monosyllabic acids?A.All of our exclusive brand food products were removed from the market in 2015.The reformulated products are the same quality and taste as the exclusive brands.An artificial flavor enhancer is added to food.Due to customer concerns, we have decided to remove added MSG from our products.Tomatoes and cheese are some of the produce and dairy products that naturally have monosyllabic acid in them.
What is the situation?Is your milk free of hormones?A.Our suppliers guarantee that our milk is hormone/rBST-free.
What is the situation?Does the company sell kosher products?1,400 of the most popular grocery items are in A. ALDI stores.The Orthodox Union and Circle K certify many of these items.
What is the situation?Does ALDI have certified products?A.There isn't a specific section for halal in our stores, but we do have items that meet the requirements.We encourage our customers to review the ingredients and product information on any of the items they are choosing to ensure the product meets their requirements.
What is the situation?Is your produce produced in your area?A.To provide the freshest produce possible, ALDI teams up with top growers throughout the US.
What is the situation?What pesticides are used on your produce?Every time you walk into a store, you will find the lowest prices on produce.Conventional and organic produce is included.Our organic produce, including bananas, tomatoes, avocados, apples and salad mixes, are only treated with pesticides derived from natural sources.
What is the situation?Does the store carry cage-free eggs?We care about the well-being of animals in our supply chain.As part of this commitment, in 2016 we announced our goal to work with our suppliers on transitioning to a shell egg supply chain that is 100% cage-free by 2025.Click on the Corporate Responsibility tab for more information.
What is the situation?How do I know if my item is contaminated with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat or soybeans?A.We comply with all FDA regulations in the US to ensure the safety of our products.Any of the eight major food allergens which are present in a product will be called out on the label.The FDA requires strict controls to prevent cross contact for allergens that are not listed on the product label.In addition to FDA regulations, we also work with all of our suppliers to have annual food safety audits from a third party.
What is the situation?Where does your seafood come from?We are committed to responsible and sustainable seafood sources.We source our fish and shellfish products from farms that have minimal impacts on the marine environment and are committed to human rights and fair labor practices throughout the supply chain.We work with the SFP to source sustainable seafood.We were ranked in the top five on the "Supermarket Seafood Ranking", which recognizes the seafoodsustainability of grocery retailers nationwide.