UK | Aldi has announced plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years.
This extended partnership, set to run until mid-2027, will enhance the partnership with Arla, the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative. It will provide additional support to Arla’s farm owners and ensure a greater focus on sustainability and animal welfare practices.
The investment will enable Aldi to support Arla’s FarmAhead Customer Partnership, a new initiative to support farmers’ ongoing efforts to reduce on-farm emissions.
“At Aldi, our commitment to responsible sourcing is at the heart of everything we do. Our strengthened partnership with Arla allows us to support farmers better while driving positive change in the UK’s dairy sector,” said Liz Fox, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK.
“This investment reflects our long-standing relationship with Arla and our dedication to delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers.”
Through this programme, Aldi will partner in farming projects and innovations that aim to accelerate more sustainable farming practices and decarbonise dairy.
Aldi has also increased its investment in the Aldi Dairy Farm Partnership (ADFP) programme to cover 100 percent of Arla’s Fresh Milk supply, which extended its support for British farms from 25 to over 150.
Tim Dale, an Arla farmer and member of the ADFP since 2018, added that they were proud of their six-year-old relationship with Aldi.
“This investment marks another milestone in our shared goal of supporting dairy farmers to produce quality milk made in the best possible way. We are excited to continue working closely on initiatives that create a better future for dairy farming.”
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