ALDI has partnered with award winning meat supplier, Tulip Ltd, in a new two-year deal to help satisfy increased demand for high quality fresh Scottish pork products.
From chops to mince, consumers are increasingly turning to pork as a low-fat meal option. The new ALDI range consists of eight delicious and healthy products including Scottish Lean Pork Medallions, Scottish Lean Diced Pork, and Scottish Lean Pork Mince (5% fat).
Specialists in pork and committed to delivering great food, Tulip will now supply fresh Scottish pork to all 81 ALDI stores across Scotland. The new partnership is an example of the retailer’s commitment to stocking 100% Scottish SPCA Approved Pork and its continued support of local farmers.
Julian Weeks, Customer Director at Tulip Ltd, said “We’re delighted to form a partnership with a retailer so committed to helping Scottish farmers. At Tulip, we are dedicated to creating the highest quality products and factor in sustainability at every level of the company supply chain. It’s all ensuring the long-term future of the Scottish pig industry.”
Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: “As a retailer, we are unwavering in our commitment to bring consumers the finest, 100% Scottish SPCA Approved Pork. We’re delighted to continue our excellent relationship with Scottish farmers and form our new partnership with Tulip.”
About ALDI in Scotland
ALDI’s stores in Scotland stock some of the finest and best value locally sourced food and drink. ALDI’s Scottish sourcing commitment means that picking up a bargain and supporting local producers is easier than ever. From fresh dairy produce and baked goods, to meat, fruit and vegetables, ALDI is proud to stock more than 400 Scottish products, work with over 80 independent food and drink businesses and boast a product range which is at least 30% Scottish.
About Tulip Ltd
Tulip Ltd provides a wide range of quality, cost effective and innovative products to the retail and foodservice sectors from a network of modern, well-invested manufacturing facilities located throughout the UK. Its UK operation consists of four distinct businesses; Tulip Agriculture, Tulip Fresh, Tulip Food Company and Dalehead Foods. Tulip Ltd is a subsidiary of the Danish Crown Group.
ALDI UK
Aldi is the UK’s fifth largest and fastest growing supermarket with over 775 stores and over 30,000 employees.
The company has more than doubled its market share since 2010. In the 12 weeks to 15th July, Aldi grew sales by 10.9% and has a 7.5% share of the market (Kantar Worldpanel data).
Aldi is attracting hundreds of thousands of new customers every year with its award-winning range of exclusive brands, passing low operating costs on to customers in the form of low prices.
In 2018 Aldi will open 70 new stores and by 2022 will operate over 1,000 stores.
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