The supermarket chain, which is the second-largest retailer in the country for free-range egg volume, said the investment is part of a broader push to strengthen its supply chain. Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer at Aldi UK, said: "British growers are at the very heart of our business and are essential to the delivery of great-quality fresh produce to our customers every single day." She added that extending long-term agreements gives suppliers confidence to invest in more efficient and sustainable farming methods.
Approximately 75% of Aldi’s sales come from products bought from UK-based suppliers. In 2024, Aldi invested over £30 million in dairy farmers through a partnership with Arla, and it agreed a £750 million deal with Kent-based fruit farm AC Goatham & Son. Aldi operates more than 1,000 stores across the UK, according to multiple reports. The exact timeline for the £1.1 billion egg investment and the number of long-term agreements already signed remain unclear.
British growers are at the very heart of our business and are essential to the delivery of great-quality fresh produce to our customers every single day.
Extending our long-term agreements to more supplier partners is about strengthening those partnerships and providing greater certainty for our suppliers, giving them the confidence to invest in more efficient and sustainable farming methods.
Our egg supply depends on British farmers, and we want to give them the certainty they need to plan ahead.
By working closely with our suppliers through long-term agreements, we’re able to provide the stability and confidence they need to continue investing in their farms, while ensuring our customers have access to high-quality, British eggs every day.