At Aldi, we’re proud to support British
As part of Aldi’s commitment to championing Great British quality, many of our products are sourced from the UK. Look out for the British logo in stores.
In 2015, we became the first retailer to sign up to the National Farmers Union's (NFU's) Fruit and Veg Pledge. We think that's pretty amazing. It means that we have committed to:
- Build long-term relationships with growers that offer greater certainty and stability.
- Honour agreements and contract terms.
- Commit to buying seasonal British fruit and veg. Aldi is already an industry leader with more than 40% of fresh produce sold being British.
"Aldi's Response to our pledge clearly details the integrity, honesty and openness of its business, and highlights its commitment to long-term supply relationships, equitable distribution of reward along the supply chain and fair respectful trading relationships."
- Guy Poskitt, Past NFU Horticulture Chairman
In 2018, Aldi also became the first retailer to sign up to the NFU Plants & Flowers Pledge.
- This pledge ensures that plant and flower suppliers are covered by the principle of the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) in the same way as fresh produce suppliers.
- It also sets out best practice for managing promotions, the need for longer term agreements, and challenges the industry to increase the proportion of British plants and flowers available for consumers to buy.
- Aldi has made further commitments that growers will not be charged for promotions, customer complaints, missed or late deliveries, and that there will be no retrospective changes to cost pricing due to market retail activity.
"We have a plentiful source of local, seasonal plants and flowers that are ready to be utilised and a network of growers keen to provide more for the public. We're delighted to welcome Aldi as the first retailer to sign up to the pledge and commit to increasing the proportion of British grown plants and flowers it sells each year."
- Stuart Roberts, NFU Vice-President
Say hello to our British suppliers
From farming and fishing, to growing and baking, our Great British suppliers help us produce exceptional produce all year round. Together we’re committed to championing Great British quality at low prices, and we wouldn’t be Britain’s Cheapest Supermarket without the support of our amazing suppliers.
Groceries Supply Code of Practice
Needless to say, we are committed to supporting British farmers, growers and suppliers. But don’t take our word for it. Suppliers voted Aldi the most compliant Supermarket with the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) for the eighth year running in the Grocery Code Adjudicators (GCA) 2022 Annual Survey.
Overall, 97% of the Aldi Suppliers surveyed said Aldi complied with the Code ‘Consistently or Mostly Well’. Of these, 55% rated us at ‘Consistently Well’, 12% better than the next placed Grocery Retailer.
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British suppliers are the lifeblood of our business. Without them, Aldi wouldn't be where it is today. We will always be at their side.
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We expect to spend an additional £3.5bn a year with British suppliers by the end of 2025 and our core range of fresh everyday beef, pork, poultry, milk and eggs are sourced from British, Red Tractor or Lion Eggs approved farms.
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We have consistently been ranked as the best supermarket for conducting relationships fairly, in good faith and without duress for a record eight years in the GSCOP annual survey.
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Longstanding relationships with suppliers are at the heart of our success.
Best of Scotland and Ireland
Aldi are proud to source Scottish products for our stores in Scotland, and proud to support Irish suppliers across our stores in the Republic of Ireland. So, when you’re at your local Aldi store, not only do you get great value and delicious food, but you are also helping to support sustainable suppliers and farmers nationwide.
Find out more about our regional sourcing below.
