Aldi partners with Arla in £30m dairy farmer investment
According to Aldi, the extended partnership, which is set to run until the middle of 2027, will provide additional support to Arla’s farm owners, allowing them to have greater focus on sustainability and animal welfare practices.
The news comes as Aldi revealed it had invested more than £45m into the British seafood industry over the past year.
The expanding chain also unveiled plans to invest £800m to further accelerate its expansion plans, including the opening of 23 new stores across the Britain.
This latest investment will enable Aldi to support Arla’s FarmAhead Customer Partnership, a new initiative aimed at supporting farmers’ ongoing efforts to drive reductions in on-farm emissions.
Aldi said it would be partnering in farming projects and innovation that aim to accelerate more sustainable farming practices and decarbonise dairy.
The supermarket also revealed it has also increased its investment in the Aldi Dairy Farm Partnership (ADFP) programme to cover 100% of Arla’s Fresh Milk supply, which extended its support for British farms from 25 to over 150.
Liz Fox, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, said: "At Aldi, our commitment to responsible sourcing is at the heart of everything we do. Our strengthened partnership with Arla allows us to better support farmers while driving positive change in the UK’s dairy sector.
“This investment reflects our long-standing relationship with Arla and our dedication to delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers."
Tim Dale, Arla farmer and member of the ADFP since 2018, added: "We’re incredibly proud of our ongoing relationship with Aldi, which has spanned six years.
“This investment marks another milestone in our shared goal of supporting dairy farmers to produce quality milk that is made in the best possible way. We are excited to continue working closely on initiatives that create a better future for dairy farming."
