Aldi has been revealed as the top supermarket in Scotland when it comes to stocking the most Scottish produce, new research has shown. This proves that Scottish consumers do not have to compromise on supporting local producers and price.
The announcement comes as the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) released results yesterday (8 February) from its largest ever survey of Scottish supermarket shelves.
The survey, which was conducted on behalf of farmers and crofters, took place in 71 stores, including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Co-op, Marks and Spencer, Lidl, and Aldi, over a two-day period.
The results show that discount retailer Aldi had the largest percentage of Scottish produce overall at almost 49%, and were the only retailer to stock 100% fresh Scottish pork and 100% Scottish eggs. Aldi also had the highest percentage of Scottish products across chicken (86%) and vegetables (61%) as well as cheese (22%) and butter (34%).
Graham Nicolson, group buying director, Aldi Scotland, said: “At Aldi, we are proud to lead the way in Scottish sourcing and the results of the NFUS survey affirm our commitment to showcasing the very best of Scottish produce. I am pleased that Aldi has been recognised for our commitment to Scottish produce and our farmers, which reflects our dedication to providing customers with top-quality, locally sourced goods.”
The full results of the survey were as follows:
- Aldi had the largest percentage of Scottish produce, with 48.7%.
- Aldi was the only retailer to stock fresh Scottish pork (100%).
- 51.4% of Aldi’s Scottish pork, bacon and sausages were Scottish.
- Aldi had the largest percentage (86.7%) of Scottish chicken.
- Aldi had the largest percentage (100%) Scottish eggs.
- Aldi had the highest amount (100%) Scottish potatoes.
- Aldi had the highest percentage (61.8%) of Scottish vegetables.
- Aldi has the highest amount of Scottish butter (34.5%).
- Aldi has the highest amount of Scottish cheese (22.3%)
- More than 70% of Aldi’s beef products were Scottish.
