# Aldi

> <p><strong>Known for:</strong> Discount stores under Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd; Hofer in Austria and Slovenia<br><strong>Employees:</strong> ~274,000<br><strong>Available in:</strong> Germany, UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, etc.<br><strong>Controversies:</strong> Criticized for poor labor conditions on Spanish produce farms</p>