Aldi Organic Switzerland 2026: "retour aux sources", Standard and Prices
Aldi's Swiss organic own-brand is called "retour aux sources" and has been on the shelves since spring 2022. It is built on the Bio Suisse guidelines (Knospe farms) and partly goes further with the independent "Prüf Nach!" standard – so it is not merely EU-organic. On price, discounter organic is clearly cheaper: in a Saldo basket (March 2026), Aldi came in about 19–20% below Coop and Migros. Updated: July 2026.
Updated: July 2026. Prices change weekly – see the live franc amounts in Rappn.
For a long time discounters were seen as organic-poor. That has changed: Aldi Switzerland has carried the organic own-brand "retour aux sources" since spring 2022 and has expanded the range since – from around two dozen items at launch to 63 organic products (per the aldi-suisse.ch press release, as of 2024) – and the line keeps growing.
Aldi organic: the key facts
| Criterion | Aldi "retour aux sources" |
|---|---|
| Own-brand | "retour aux sources" (since spring 2022) |
| Standard | Bio Suisse base (Knospe farms) plus the stricter add-on standard "Prüf Nach!" |
| Range | more than 60 products (as of 2024), growing fast |
| Animal welfare | STS "food with heart": milk, eggs and meat in the top category |
| Price | discounter organic – in the Saldo basket (March 2026) ~19–20% below Coop/Migros |
How "organic" is "retour aux sources" really?
This is the most common question – and the answer surprises many: "retour aux sources" is not the cheap EU-organic minimum. The line builds on the Bio Suisse guidelines (the products come from Knospe farms) and is partly checked more strictly by the independent "Prüf Nach!" standard, for example on farm biodiversity areas. Many products also offer QR-code traceability back to the farm.
Animal welfare and quality
On animal welfare Aldi does well: in the "food with heart" rating of Swiss Animal Protection (STS), Aldi milk, eggs and meat land in the top category. For a discounter that is remarkable and shows that cheap and animal-friendly need not be mutually exclusive.
How big is the Aldi organic range really?
To evaluate the range breadth, as of July 2026: «retour aux sources» launched in spring 2022 with around two dozen items and already counted over 60 products by 2024 – the line keeps growing, and Aldi does not publish a fixed current count. Documented coverage includes the staple categories milk, eggs and meat (all three rated in the STS «Essen mit Herz» animal-welfare rating), with QR farm-traceability on many products. The honest read: for the organic staple shop the range is sufficient and wins on price (~19–20% below Coop/Migros in the Saldo basket, March 2026) – if you want organic specialities or full choice, Coop Naturaplan and Migros Bio carry the wider shelf. Buy breadth at the full-range retailers, price at the discounter. What your specific organic basket costs this week shows in the neutral live comparison in Rappn.
What does Aldi organic cost?
This is its biggest strength: discounter organic is clearly cheaper than the organic at Coop and Migros. In an organic-basket comparison by Saldo (March 2026), Aldi at about CHF 123 sat 19–20% below the big retailers. The catch is choice: the range is narrower than at Coop Naturaplan or Migros Bio – for a specific organic speciality you are more likely to find it at the big retailers, but for a basic organic shop Aldi is strong on price.
Discounter organic can save a lot – provided the chain stocks what you need. Rappn compares organic prices across Aldi, Lidl, Coop, Migros & Co. live and neutrally, so you can see where your organic basket is genuinely cheapest this week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aldi's organic own-brand in Switzerland called?
"retour aux sources". Aldi Switzerland has carried it since spring 2022 and has since expanded the range from around two dozen to more than 60 products (as of 2024).
Is Aldi organic just EU-organic?
No. "retour aux sources" builds on the Bio Suisse guidelines (Knospe farms) and is partly checked more strictly by the independent "Prüf Nach!" standard – so it is not merely the EU-organic minimum.
How good is Aldi on animal welfare?
Good: in the "food with heart" rating of Swiss Animal Protection (STS), Aldi milk, eggs and meat land in the top category.
Is Aldi organic cheaper than Coop or Migros?
Usually yes. In a Saldo basket (March 2026), Aldi sat 19–20% below Coop and Migros, though with a narrower choice. Compare the current franc amounts live in Rappn.