BERLIN / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – German supermarkets are facing change shaped by new laws and technologies. From 2026, a state animal husbandry logo will be introduced that will make the living conditions of animals on meat packaging transparent. At the same time, large retail chains such as Aldi Süd are planning to ban cheap meat from their shelves in order to promote animal welfare.
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Supermarkets in Germany are facing fundamental change, which is being shaped by new legal requirements and technological innovations. From 2026, a state animal husbandry logo will be introduced that will make the living conditions of the animals transparent on every pack of pork. This measure is intended to help consumers shop more consciously and promote animal welfare.
At the same time, Aldi Süd has announced that it will remove meat from the worst farming practices from its shelves from January 2026. This decision marks the end of the classic cheap meat from own brands and sets an example for greater animal welfare. Other large retail chains have also committed to completely eliminating cheap meat by 2030 and investing more in animal welfare.
Supermarkets are also upgrading technologically. Digital loyalty programs are becoming increasingly popular, and Aldi Nord is already testing a points system via app. According to a study by McKinsey, around two thirds of supermarkets plan to invest more in customer loyalty in 2026. For customers, this means that the smartphone is becoming increasingly important when shopping in order to benefit from coupons and loyalty points.
Changes are also coming in the area of packaging and repairs. From August 2026, packaging must be more environmentally friendly and more recyclable. In addition, new product liability law will be introduced that will make retailers more responsible if devices or digital products sold are defective. These measures are intended not only to protect the environment, but also to strengthen consumer rights.
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