Aldi has announced a significant investment of more than £30m ($39.3m) in the UK dairy industry through an extended partnership with Arla, the country's largest dairy cooperative.

The investment will be used to support Arla's farm owners and promote more sustainable and ethical farming practices.

The partnership, which will run until 2027, will focus on supporting Arla's FarmAhead™ customer partnership.

This initiative aims to reduce on-farm emissions and promote more sustainable farming methods.

Aldi will collaborate with Arla on a range of projects and innovations to accelerate these efforts.

In addition to the investment in FarmAhead™, Aldi has also increased its support for the Aldi Dairy Farm Partnership (ADFP) programme. This programme now covers 100% of Arla's fresh milk supply, extending its support to more than 150 British farms.

Liz Fox, national sustainability director at Aldi UK, emphasised the company's commitment to responsible sourcing in a statement:

“At Aldi, our commitment to responsible sourcing is at the heart of everything we do. Our strengthened partnership with Arla allows us to better support farmers while driving positive change in the UK’s dairy sector.

“This investment reflects our long-standing relationship with Arla and our dedication to delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers.” 

Tim Dale, an Arla farmer and member of the ADFP since 2018, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “We’re incredibly proud of our ongoing relationship with Aldi, which has spanned six years.

“This investment marks another milestone in our shared goal of supporting dairy farmers to produce quality milk that is made in the best possible way.  We are excited to continue working closely on initiatives that create a better future for dairy farming.”