Dairy processor Aurivo has secured a €3.3 million contract to supply fresh milk to Aldi stores in Leinster and Ulster.
Under the new contract, Aurivo will provide seven product lines, including milk, skimmed milk enriched with vitamins, protein milk, and lactose-free milk.
The liquid milk products will be sold under Aldi’s Clonbawn own-brand. The milk will be 100% farmed and processed in Ireland, featuring the National Dairy Council (NDC) logo on its packaging, Aldi said in a statement.
Aldi said that it “is committed to providing its customers with 100% Irish, NDC-approved milk across its store network”.
“We are delighted to increase our business with Aurivo who will provide our customers with the high-quality, 100% Irish milk that they love. It has never been more important to ‘Buy Irish’ and Aldi is committed to supporting its Irish suppliers,” said John Curtin, Aldi group buying director.
Seamus Hannon, Aurivo national account manager, commented: “Aurivo is delighted to enter into this new contract with Aldi. We have a long-term relationship with Aldi, supplying butter and spreads for many years and we are delighted to expand this to our liquid milk business.”
He added: “The contract will add to the continued success of our consumer foods business. We look forward to working closely with Aldi over the coming year.”