Ahold Delhaize and many of its brands earn 2026 Top Employer certification

January 23, 2026 – Ahold Delhaize is proud to announce that the Top Employer Institute (TEI) has once again recognized both the company and the majority of its great local brands as Top Employers in 2026. This certification recognizes organizations that are dedicated to cultivating great places to work through excellent Human Resources policies and people practices. 

Top Employer recognition is a strong testament to the progress Ahold Delhaize is making on its Growing Together strategy, and in its Thriving People strategic priority which drives the company’s aspiration to be the leading (#1 or #2) employer of choice in each market. TEI has assessed our brands’ policies and unique practices, which may differ from one another. This certification is an important milestone that reflects our brands’ dedication to creating a place to work where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

In 2026, Ahold Delhaize Group and all of its U.S. brands – including ADUSA – achieved the Top Employer certification, alongside most European brands such as Mega Image and Profi (Romania), Maxi (Serbia), Alfa Beta (Greece), and Albert (Czech Republic). Albert Heijn Nederland and bol do not currently participate in TEI certification since they have recently been b-corp certified.

The Top Employer Institute certification is based on a comprehensive HR Best Practices Survey, which evaluates organizations across six domains and 20 topics, including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Wellbeing and Organizational Purpose.

“People are at the heart of who we are as a company, and this certification underscores the meaningful progress we’re making across our commitment to Thriving People,” says Natalia Wallenberg, CHRO of Ahold Delhaize. “It reflects the dedication of teams across our great local brands and Ahold Delhaize Group to win together, grow our people and support wellbeing throughout our organization. Ultimately, this achievement reaffirms our commitment to creating an environment where every associate feels heard, valued, and empowered to make a positive impact in the communities our brands serve.”