Aldi has revealed that it is planning to recruit over 100 additional British suppliers in 2022 as part of a drive to increase its spend with local firms by £3.5bn a year by the end of 2025.
The discounter stated that it wants to further increase the number of products it sources from the UK across all product categories, including food, drink, and non-food ‘Specialbuys’.
All of Aldi’s core range of fresh meat, eggs, milk, butter, and cream is already sourced from British suppliers, while more than 40% of its fresh produce sold is also from local businesses.
The supermarket highlighted that it spent a total of £9bn with UK companies last year and is opening on average one new store a week. This is said to be increasing the number of opportunities for suppliers to provide products for its seasonal product ranges and Specialbuys, as well as permanent listings.
Giles Hurley, Chief Executive Officer at Aldi UK, commented: “We are incredibly proud of our support for British suppliers, and excited for our supply chain partners to grow with us. That’s why we’re now on the lookout for even more British suppliers to add to our current partnerships, helping to create even more jobs as well as new opportunities for these businesses.”
NAM Implications:
- Aldi seems determined to add to its UK supplier partnerships.
- Are you ready to commit?
- Remind your colleagues of Aldi’s growth rate and combined Lidl share for those that still harbour any doubts…
