Chocolate should taste good – and ideally contain fairly produced cocoa. That is why Lidl has been committed to fairer conditions in the cocoa sector for more than ten years. As early as 2014, we were among the first partners in the Fairtrade cocoa sourcing program. With our own-brand range Way To Go, we later supported cocoa farmers and their families in increasing their income and improving their living conditions. Building on this, we are now going even further: in March 2026, we converted our entire private-label brand tablet chocolate assortment in permanent listing in five countries to the Fairtrade Living Income Program. In doing so, we aim to specifically close the income gap for cocoa farmers in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire who are part of participating cooperatives. At the same time, our chocolate remains affordable for customers – so that fairly produced cocoa can gradually become the standard on the shelf.

Delicious can also be plant-based. In addition, the production of plant-based products uses less water, land, and energy than animal-based products. That is why Lidl now offers around 1,000 plant-based items. More than 650 plant-based alternatives are part of our private-label brand Vemondo* – from dips and spreads to meat, dairy, and fish alternatives. Many of these products carry the Vegan logo from ProVeg e.V. and are aimed not only at vegans but at everyone who wants to make their diet more plant-based. In view of growing interest in CO₂ reduction and animal welfare, we are continuously expanding our vegan assortment and further developing it in terms of taste, texture, and nutritional value.