Where do Lidl get their vegetables from?

Lidl GB is committed to sourcing fruit and vegetables in a responsible and sustainable way. This includes supporting the British farming economy and, when seasonally possible, sourcing fruit and vegetables from long-term British suppliers.

Where does Lidl's produce come from?

Lidl distributes many low-priced gourmet foods by producing each of them in a single European Union country for its whole worldwide chain, but it also sources many local products from the country where the store is located. Like Aldi, Lidl has special weekly offers, and its stock of non-food items often changes.

Is Lidl Veg good quality?

For Lidl at least their Deluxe range is usually very good, especially for cured meats, cheeses, sausages, olives etc. Their weekly specials are often pretty good, and their fresh fruit and veg is pretty comparable to other super markets.

Where does Aldi get their vegetables from?

Is your produce sourced locally? A. To provide the freshest produce possible, ALDI teams up with top growers throughout the US, including local growers.

Is Lidl meat red tractor?

Lidl GB, Waitrose, Co-op, Aldi and Tesco have all reaffirmed their policies for sourcing British beef assured by Red Tractor. These commitments are a welcome vote of confidence in the dedication, quality, and high standards of our beef-producing members.

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Is the meat at Lidl good quality?

All of our suppliers are certified according to Red Tractor, Quality Meats Scotland or RSPCA Assured, or certified organic. All of our British fresh meat and poultry is assured by Red Tractor.

Why is Aldi meat purple?

If you have ever noticed a vacuum-sealed pack of beef in the grocery store that's colored a deep purple instead of bright red, don't panic. That moody color doesn't mean your meat is bad. It's just a little science at work. In fact, that purple hue is often a sign of freshness before the beef has been exposed to air.

Does any of ALDI food come from China?

We use Bill of Lading data to understand ALDI Grocery Stores's trade in goods. In 2025, ALDI Grocery Stores's top imported product was Baked Goods, with a total of 220 units, accounting for 5.99% of its total imports. Most of the imports originated from China (2,443 shipments, 66.5% of the total).

What vegetables from ALDI have been recalled?

Does Lidl use pesticides?

All our products adhere to these regulations. We work closely with our suppliers to keep pesticide use to a minimum and we routinely test our fruit and vegetable range to closely monitor usage and ensure that the maximum permitted residue levels are not breached. Did you find this information helpful?

How is Lidl food so cheap?

Both discounters have a much smaller selection of products than traditional supermarket chains. This helps to keep prices low: stocking fewer products means they have smaller stores and warehouses, fewer staff and lower overheads.

Where does Lidl get its meat from in the UK?

At Lidl, we're so committed to backing the future of British farming that 100% of our fresh everyday milk, butter, eggs, cream, chicken, pork and beef comes from our British suppliers. It's part of our £21 billion investment to show support for the next generation of British food and farming.

Do Lidl use Arla?

Dairy group Arla Foods has signed an organic dairy supply deal with discount retailer Lidl, as big food firms increasingly move in on rising consumer demand for organic food.

Is Lidl food organic?

We're proud to carry USDA Certified Organic fruits and vegetables in our stores. Learn more about our produce.

What is the Aldi meat scandal?

On 8 February 2013 supermarket chain Aldi announced that it would withdraw from sale Today's Special Frozen Beef Lasagne and Today's Special Frozen Spaghetti Bolognese, supplied by Comigel, after tests found the meat content to be between 30 and 100% horse.

What do butchers put on meat to keep it red?

So, many meat manufacturers treat beef and pork with carbon monoxide. The carbon monoxide binds with a pigment in the meat and keeps the colors vibrant and red.

Does Aldi use British meat?

“This isn't just about food safety. It's about protecting British farmers and doing the right thing for our customers.” The pledge builds on Aldi's long-established policy of sourcing 100% of its core fresh beef, pork, poultry, milk and eggs from British farms, all of which are Red Tractor-approved.

Where does most of Lidl food come from?

We take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality products at the lowest possible prices and work closely with our suppliers to make this possible. We're also passionate about sourcing locally where possible and more than two thirds of our products are sourced from British suppliers.

Which supermarket has the best animal welfare?

Marks & Spencer has led the way in raising the standards of animal welfare across UK supermarkets. For ten years it has sold only free range eggs and more recently stopped selling white veal and next year is committed to only selling rosé veal.

Is M&S meat better than Aldi?

Both were scrumptious, but it was the Aldi ones that really shone in terms of flavour and texture. The additional maturing time clearly makes a difference, enhancing the beef taste and tenderness.

What food poisoning did Aldi have in 2025?

Affected products include taquitos, carnitas, salmon, churro bites and vitamin B12. Customers should discard or return these items for a full refund. Discount supermarket chain Aldi has issued recalls for several food products sold across 37 US states.

What is listeria Aldi?

Soft ripened cheeses sold by retailers including Aldi and Market Basket and are being recalled because they may be tainted with listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What does Aldi not have in their food?

Our Commitment to You

Every one of our ALDI-exclusive brand food products are completely free from certified synthetic colors and has no added MSG.