UK – Arla has partnered with Aldi to enhance support for decarbonized dairy farming, committing over US$39.17 million to dairy farmers over the next three and a half years.
This extended collaboration, which will run until mid-2027, aims to provide additional resources to Arla’s farmer owners, focusing on sustainability and animal welfare practices.
The investment is designed to strengthen Arla’s FarmAhead Customer Partnership, an initiative dedicated to supporting farmers in reducing on-farm emissions.
Through this program, Aldi will engage in various farming projects and innovations that promote more sustainable practices, ultimately working towards the decarbonization of the dairy sector.
In line with this commitment, Aldi has increased its investment in the Aldi Dairy Farm Partnership (ADFP) program, now covering 100% of Arla’s Fresh Milk supply.
This expansion means that Aldi’s support for British farms has grown from 25 to over 150.
“Our strengthened partnership with Arla allows us to better support farmers while driving positive change in the UK’s dairy sector,” Liz Fox, Aldi UK’s national sustainability director, stated,
“This investment reflects our long-standing relationship with Arla and our dedication to delivering high-quality dairy products to our customers.”
Alongside these sustainability initiatives, Arla has launched a nationwide program to ensure fresh dairy products reach food charities across the UK.
This initiative responds to alarming statistics revealing that an estimated 450,000 individuals who rely on food charity services do not have access to fresh dairy.
Many charities have been forced to decline donations due to inadequate storage facilities, highlighting a pressing need for refrigerated solutions.
To address this issue, Arla plans to donate fully stocked and sponsored fridges to food charities, starting with a rollout of 100 units to FareShare, the UK’s largest food redistribution charity.
Ben Ashmore, head of external affairs at FareShare, commented, “Thanks to Arla’s generous commitment to donating fridges to charities across the UK, many of these organizations can now offer a more varied range of nutritious food.”
To raise awareness about the importance of fresh dairy access, Arla has also introduced the world’s first free milk ATM in London, allowing consumers to receive fresh milk at the push of a button.
This approach aims to spotlight the significant role of dairy in daily diets, especially as research indicates that many food banks lack the infrastructure to store fresh dairy products.
Jonathan Dixon, senior vice president at Arla, emphasized, “We are on a mission to enhance the accessibility of nutritious dairy products for communities across the UK.”
“By working with FareShare, we hope to overcome the challenges many charities face in providing fresh dairy to those in need.”
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