Aldi is investing an additional £30m in its dairy supply chain until the middle of 2027, with a greater focus on sustainability and animal welfare practices.
The retailer said the investment would enable it to support Arla’s FarmAhead Customer Partnership – a new initiative aimed at supporting farmers’ ongoing efforts to drive reductions in on-farm emissions.
Through this programme, Aldi added it would partner in farming projects and innovation that aimed to accelerate more sustainable farming practices and decarbonise dairy.
The retailer has also increased its investment in the Aldi Dairy Farm Partnership programme to cover 100% of Arla’s fresh milk supply, and extended its support for British farms from 25 to more than 150.
“Our strengthened partnership with Arla allows us to better support farmers while driving positive change in the UK’s dairy sector,” said Aldi UK national sustainability director Liz Fox. “This investment reflects our long-standing relationship with Arla and our dedication to delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers.”
The investment marked “another milestone in our shared goal of supporting dairy farmers to produce quality milk that is made in the best possible way”, said Arla farmer and ADFP member Tim Dale.
“We’re incredibly proud of our ongoing relationship with Aldi, which has spanned six years,” he added.
“We are excited to continue working closely on initiatives that create a better future for dairy farming.”
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