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Sustainable Fish and Seafood

We work closely with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Marine Stewardship Council and Sustainable Fisheries Partnership to review the sustainability of all products within our seafood supply chain. Find out how we are continuously improving the traceability and transparency of products across our fish and seafood range below.

Our policies prioritise fish and seafood products certified by independent third-parties, and we work closely with globally recognised certification bodies to ensure our fish and seafood products meet our customer's expectations of sustainability, quality and affordability. We strive for all of ALDI’s exclusive brand fish and seafood products to meet the below sourcing requirements.  

Wild caught fish and seafood must meet one of the below criteria:  

  • The product is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).  
  • The product is a part of the MSC Improvement Program, or other Fishery Improvement Projects (FIP).  
  • The product and fishery is rated by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnerships (SFP) as having a medium to low risk Fish Source profile.  
  • The product is certified to another GSSI-recognised seafood certification.  

Farmed fish and seafood must meet one of the below criteria:  

Tuna must meet one of the below criteria:  

  • The product is certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC).  
  • The supplier/processor is participating in the International Seafood Sustainability Association (ISSA) via membership.  
  • The tuna vessel is registered with the ISSF Pro-active Vessel Register (PVR).  
  • The product and fishery is rated by Sustainable Fisheries Partnerships (SFP) as having a medium or low-risk Fish Source profile.  
  • The product is sourced from a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) (rated A, B or C).    

We work closely with independent third-party certification schemes including the MSC, ASC and GlobalG.A.P to develop our fish and seafood sourcing policy and to continuously improve the traceability of our products.  

ALDI reels in the big fish at the ASC Sustainable Seafood Awards

Sustainable seafood is caught in a way that maintains healthy fish populations now and into the future. ALDI Australia was awarded Best Responsible Seafood Retailer by Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) for the third year as well as Aquaculture Champion and Best Responsible Seafood Trader for 2025.

These awards recognise people and organisations that support the MSC and ASC in their shared mission to advance responsible fish farming and sustainable fishing practices. ALDI aims to ensure every Australian can access sustainable seafood options at affordable prices, and these awards are further proof that ALDI’s great prices do not come at the expense of quality or sustainability.

The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

The MSC is on a mission to end overfishing by setting standards for sustainable fishing and assurance within the seafood supply chain. The ASC label gives consumers confidence that they are choosing fish and seafood products that are traceable and have been independently certified as farmed with care.  

In addition to the 2025 ASC Sustainable Seafood awards won, ALDI also won numerous awards at the Sustainable Seafood Awards Australia 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2020 for its sustainable sourcing practices.    

The Sustainable Fisheries Partnership

We have a partnership with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP), an independent organisation that helps us measure the environmental impact of our fish and seafood range. Guided by recommendations made by the SFP, we engage with suppliers to improve fishing and farming practices in our supply chain.

ALDI voluntarily discloses wild caught seafood sourcing on SFP’s Ocean Disclosure Project (ODP).  The ODP is a reporting framework dedicated to increasing transparency in global seafood supply chains. Our profile lists all the fisheries, catch methods and environmental impacts of our seafood. Knowing the origin of our seafood helps you to make more informed shopping decisions. Check out our profile here.

Our commitment to transparency

Supply chain transparency is the foundation of all our sustainability measures. Traceability is the only way to ensure responsible sourcing throughout the supply chain. Without knowing where our products come from, we couldn’t ensure compliance with our requirements, analyse risks, or implement and monitor projects.

You can find out where your tuna comes from by using the ‘Trace Your Tuna’ tool on our website. The tops of the cans are labelled with the catchment area. All our customers need to do is enter the ‘FAO’ number on this website to  find out more information about where the fish was caught.

In addition, all our fish and seafood products include labels that provide even more detail including the scientific name, common name, country of origin, area of fishery and production method.

Four tips for more sustainable seafood choices

Love seafood? Shopping for fish and seafood is easy with ALDI. Here are a few tips to consider the next time you head in store.

1. Trace your tuna

Ever wondered where your tuna comes from? Well, now you can trace any canned tuna that you buy in ALDI, right here. Simply enter the FAO code found on the top of the can into the website to find out where your tuna was caught.

2. Opt for green-listed species

The Good Fish Sustainable Seafood Guide is a handy resource to help the community understand the environmental impact of popular seafood species. The colour-coded classifications are based on in-depth scientific assessments by the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Choosing a green-listed species means that you are eating a fish that is abundant and responsibly sourced.

3. Buy and cook something new

One way to minimise the risk of overfishing is to choose a less popular species of fish for dinner. Many of us stick to what we know or what we have eaten since childhood. Take a chance and try a different type of fish that you may not have had before.

4. Ask questions

Making an informed choice in the seafood aisle starts with asking a few simple questions. Was the fish wild caught or farmed? Is this species overfished? Where is it from? Our transparent labelling can answer many of these questions – take a look at the back of the packaging.