Lidl has announced plans to invest a record £15 billion in UK suppliers over the next five years.
This comes after the retailer committed to source 100% of its listed fresh poultry from UK farms. It also plans to increase sales of British sourced fresh meat, poultry and fresh produce by over 10% over the next 12 months.
Ryan McDonnell, chief commercial officer at Lidl GB, said: “As our business continues to grow, it’s vital that our suppliers remain at the heart of our growth plans.”
The retailer will also introduce longer contracts for suppliers and introduce a young farmers programme, which will support new talent in the farming industry.
