Aldi is inviting Scottish food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at this year’s Royal Highland Show, taking place in Edinburgh from 19th to 22nd June.
The discounter said it is offering suppliers a rare chance to get in front of the people who decide what goes on shelves with its ‘Meet the Buyer’ showcase.
More than 450 Scottish food and drink products are already stocked in Aldi stores. It said it wants suppliers with an “authentic provenance story” to get in touch ([email protected]), with it particularly interested in firms offering sustainable packaging solutions and those which have the capacity to supply all its 109 Aldi stores in Scotland.
“At Aldi Scotland, one of our core purposes is to champion local producers, and we are always on the hunt to find new and exciting suppliers with strong Scottish roots,” said Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director at Aldi Scotland.
“Our unique business model means there are various opportunities for suppliers to get involved with us, either on a limited Specialbuy basis or as a longer-term listing. Suppliers can also join under our owned-brand labels or as a stand-alone product.
“Aldi has the largest Scottish buying department of any retailer in the UK, and our team has the expertise and experience to support suppliers to develop their offering for large-scale retailing. We look forward to meeting with new suppliers at the Royal Highland Show this June.”
NAM Implications:
- Aldi is already stocking more than 450 Scottish food and drink products…
- …and are patently wanting to intensify their Scottish sourcing.
- Meaning they are confident of the potential growth of their share potential locally.
- Watch this space…
- (And find a way of climbing aboard)
