About this episode
Live from the VusionGroup Podcast Studio at the Consumer Goods Forum 2025 in Amsterdam, Aldi Süd CEO Christoph Schwaiger shares how one of the world’s most influential grocers is leaning into AI and sustainability to better serve global consumers. He reflects on Aldi’s roots in discount grocery and its mission to make sustainability affordable ( 1:00 ), why CGF is a vital forum for collaborative innovation ( 2:45 ), and how banana and cashew supply chain changes are reshaping ethical sourcing ( 4:30 ). Christoph also discusses how to inspire industry-wide cooperation ( 5:50 ), the dual power of AI and sustainability as Aldi’s growth levers ( 7:00 ), and the rising importance of cybersecurity—especially at the human level ( 8:30 ). #aldisüd #CGF2025 #retailinnovation #grocerytech #sustainability #aiinretail #cybersecurity #DiscountRetail #omnitalkretail This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy