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ALDI SCOTLAND RETURNS TO ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW WITH MORE SCOTTISH SUPPLIERS THAN EVER BEFORE

Aldi Scotland is returning to the Royal Highland Show with its biggest presence ever as it continues to bolster its support of local Scottish suppliers.

ALDI SCOTLAND BEEFS UP MEAT SUPPLIERS AT ROYAL HIGHLAND SHOW  

Aldi Scotland is returning to the Royal Highland Show with its biggest presence ever as it continues to expand its support of local suppliers.   

ALDI’S MUCH LOVED SUPERMARKET SWEEP IS COMING TO EAST LOTHIAN 

Aldi Scotland’s hugely popular Supermarket Sweep has returned for another year and customers in East Lothian have the chance to raise as much money as possible for a local foodbank of their choosing.  

LOCAL GLASGOW SPORTS CLUBS IN WITH A CHANCE TO BAG £2,500 GRANT FUNDING FROM ALDI  

Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund has returned for its seventh year and local sports clubs across Glasgow can now apply for a share of £50,000. 

The fund encourages people of all ages and abilities to take part in physical activity within their local communities by offering sports clubs the chance to secure essential funding. There are a range of funding tiers available, with one club in the area guaranteed to secure a £2,500 funding boost.  

Since launching in 2016, nearly 500 clubs across Scotland have benefitted from a funding uplift of £290,000 through Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund, helping to improve community access to sports across the country.  

From gymnastics to football and volleyball to bowling, Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund is open to any sporting organisation that meets the application criteria. In 2021, Aldi supported a selection of sports clubs across Glasgow and the West including Springhill Boxing Club and Greenacres Young Curlers Club, which helped them fund training sessions and purchase new equipment.  

Richard Holloway, Regional Managing Director for Aldi Scotland, said: “Since launching in 2016, our Scottish Sport Fund has given a wide range of sports clubs the chance to benefit from essential funding to help them invest in much needed equipment and resources.    

“Sports clubs across Scotland have had a really challenging time over the last two years, and I am proud that Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund gives these clubs a helping hand to continue the fantastic work they do in their communities. 

“Each year, we are blown away by the applications we receive, and I look forward to welcoming more in 2022. I’d encourage any sports clubs across Glasgow to apply and take advantage of this excellent funding opportunity.” 

Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund is part of the retailer’s wider commitment to help local communities in Scotland, which it also does through its Neighbourly partnership and Supermarket Sweep. 

The Buffalo Farm Secures Nationwide Deal with Aldi Scotland for its Locally Produced Buffalo Mozzarella

Fife Business Reveals Big Ambitions to Overtake Sales of Italian Buffalo Mozzarella

Scotland’s only producer of Buffalo Mozzarella is targeting significant growth in sales in a bid to outperform the original Italian product as it reveals its first supermarket listing.

The Buffalo Farm, Fife, has secured placement across all of Aldi Scotland’s 102 stores, for its innovative product which offers a locally produced alternative to the hugely popular Italian cheese.  

The business began producing its Buffalo Mozzarella less than a year ago, following a huge crowdfunding effort which saw the supplier raise over £800,000 to bring to the product to market. Since then, the product and its producers have gone on to win multiple awards, the most recent accolade awarded to The Buffalo Farm at The Scottish Retail Food & Drink Awards where they won Gold in the Large Producer category.

Following the deal with Aldi Scotland, which will see the product join the retailer’s Specially Selected range, The Buffalo Farm expect to triple its production of Scotland’s only mozzarella over the next two years and anticipates sales to the popular value retailer will account for as much as 50% of its total revenue.

Made from the milk of grass-fed water buffalo, which were selected from the best herds across Europe, Scottish Buffalo Mozzarella is sumptuously creamy, full of flavour and has a wonderfully soft texture.

Founder of The Buffalo Farm Steve Mitchell, who has appeared on the likes of BBC’s Farming Life and Gordon Ramsay’s The F Word believes that the Scottish-made cheese can outperform the Italian product, as it has done in Ireland, where locally produced mozzarella is now the most popular choice.

He said: “The Italians are the original creators of Buffalo Mozzarella, and there is no denying the exceptional quality and popularity of their products. While there are of course similarities between the two, there are differences in the taste and texture.

“Scotland is renowned globally for its quality of grass and natural larder. Our buffalo feed on this grass all day long, giving their milk a distinctive flavour and freshness.

“Ever since I purchased my first buffalo, I have dreamed of becoming Scotland’s first producer of Buffalo Mozzarella. My journey hasn’t been without challenge, but to be able to raise £800,000 for its development demonstrates widespread belief in this product. There is clearly an appetite for it, and we have seen in Ireland that the fresher, locally produced cheese is now the preferred choice.

“Aldi Scotland is a central part of our story. Without its support, my vision wouldn’t now be a reality, and we are hugely grateful for the guidance its team has provided to help us bring our product to the people of Scotland.”

Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland said: “Scotland has some of the most dynamic food and drink producers anywhere in the world, and The Buffalo Farm is a great example of the exceptional innovation we are seeing here in this country.

“Steve and his team have taken a hugely popular product, which has been around for generations, and found a way to make it Scottish, providing a fresher alternative, that is full of flavour. 

“We are excited to be on this journey with them, and to be the first supermarket in the world to offer Scottish Buffalo Mozzarella to shoppers.”

The Buffalo Farm has Scotland’s largest herd of Water Buffalo, with over 500 buffalo freely roaming the hills at Clentrie Farm.

ALDI SCOTLAND WINS BIG AT THE SCOTTISH RETAIL FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2022

Aldi Scotland have had a sweeping success, winning a total of 18 awards across its extensive range of Scottish produce

Aldi Scotland has proudly won 18 awards across it’s Scottish range at this year’s Scottish Retail Food and Drink Awards, including 2 prestigious Platinum awards for their Specially Selected Scotch Ribeye Steak and 12-Year-Old Speyside Single Malt Whisky.

The supermarket, previously voted UK’s Cheapest Supermarket 2021 by consumer champions Which?, proves that quality does not have to be compromised for value.

Helen Lyons, Scottish Retail Food and Drink Awards Co-Founder, said: “My congratulations go out to Aldi for their sweeping success this year, they have shown themselves to be the champions of Scottish sourcing and we were amazed by the quality of the products this year.

Our goal at Scottish Retail Food and Drink is to shine the spotlight on the fabulous produce that Scotland has to offer, these awards are a stamp of excellence and Aldi should be very proud of their many successes this year, especially their two Platinum Awards.”

After an intensive month-long process, involving over 50 expert judges, Aldi swept the board, outperforming all other retailers, winning accolades for products ranging from oatcakes and beer to black pudding and shortbread.

The platinum award-winning Specially Selected Scotch Ribeye Steak was lauded as being worthy of a place on any high-end restaurant menu and the 12-Year-Old Speyside Single Malt Whisky was celebrated as being exceptional value for money and absolutely outstanding quality. 

Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, commented: “I am delighted that 18 of our Scottish products have been recognised by the Scottish Retail Food and Drink Awards.  Our success showcases our commitment to offering our customers the best quality produce that Scotland has to offer at an affordable price.

I am delighted that Aldi have been highlighted as leading the way in Scottish sourcing and we are pleased that in such challenging times our strong partnerships with our suppliers have allowed us to continue offering our customers award-winning products, that are affordable for everyone.” 

Aldi lead the way with local sourcing and stock over 450 products from 90 Scottish suppliers and are constantly looking to bring more of what Scotland’s vibrant food and drink industry has to offer to their customers.

GLASGOW SHOPPER SCOOPS OVER £250 FOR LOCAL FOODBANK AT ALDI SUPERMARKET SWEEP  

The winner of Aldi’s Supermarket Sweep in Glasgow has raised £258.94 for a local foodbank while picking up over £125 in Aldi favourites for herself.  

ALDI’S MUCH LOVED SUPERMARKET SWEEP IS COMING TO AYRSHIRE 

Aldi Scotland’s hugely popular Supermarket Sweep has returned for another year and customers in Ayrshire have the chance to raise as much money as possible for a local foodbank of their choosing.