On Nov 7, 2025, banana workers in Costa Rica received compensation following a complaint filed under Germany’s Supply Chain Act. The complaint by Oxfam Germany and trade union SITRAP alleged poor wages, discrimination and pesticide spraying at a supplier for major German retailers. Aldi responded by investigating conditions, engaging with the union and making compensation payments to affected workers in August 2025. Oxfam praised Aldi’s compliance and noted improvements in health and safety, but highlighted that Rewe and Edeka have refused to engage and are facing official complaints. This case shows how the German Supply Chain law and emerging EU due diligence rules can help address labour rights abuses in global supply chains.