FOOD NEWS
Where Precisely Does Aldi Source Its Food From?
By Matthew Wilson
The source of Aldi products varies from location to location, and within the United States, Aldi sources its products both domestically and abroad.
To find out if your Aldi products are made in China, the United Kingdom, Germany, or the United States, the easiest and quickest way is to check the packaging info.
According to Aldi's website, "In accordance with U.S. labeling requirements, products made outside of the U.S. have their country of origin clearly stated on the packaging."
Basically, if your product comes from another country, it must be listed somewhere on the label. If it was made in the United States, it likely won't have a label.
However, this doesn't rule out that the product "may contain one or more components made, manufactured or produced outside of the U.S."
When it comes to meat and produce, it's likely that Aldi is sourcing from local farmers in your area because it's cheaper than produce shipped from elsewhere.
Aldi also partners with regional manufacturers for its meat, which cuts down on the cost of transporting meat to its stores, keeping meat products relatively cheap for customers.