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Aldi has committed to invest £1.1 billion in British egg production over the next five years, as the retailer moves to strengthen support for UK farmers and secure long-term supply.

The investment will be delivered through new five-year long-term agreements (LTAs) with egg suppliers, running until 2030. Aldi said the contracts are designed to provide greater financial certainty, enabling farmers to invest in infrastructure, efficiency and animal welfare.

The supermarket sells more than 1,500 tonnes of British eggs each week, equivalent to around 2.5 million packs, sourced from poultry farms across the UK. It is currently the second-largest retailer in the UK for free-range egg volume.

Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer at Aldi UK, said: “Our egg supply depends on British farmers, and we want to give them the certainty they need to plan ahead.

“By working closely with our suppliers through long-term agreements, we’re able to provide the stability and confidence they need to continue investing in their farms, while ensuring our customers have access to high-quality, British eggs every day.”

Daniel Fairbun, CEO of L J Fairbun & Son, added: “The long-term nature of Aldi’s agreements gives us the certainty to invest and keep improving how we produce British eggs. That confidence also helps us plan year after year to meet customer demand.”

The move builds on Aldi’s broader strategy to expand long-term partnerships with British growers. Earlier this year, the retailer increased the number of LTAs in place with UK produce and horticulture suppliers.

Aldi is targeting at least 50% of its domestic produce supply to be secured through long-term agreements by the end of 2027, as part of efforts to support more resilient supply chains.