Aldi set to deliver even more British apple sales
Aldi has announced that it has sold around 30,000 tonnes of British apples over the past year, equivalent to one in five of all apples sold in the UK.
The news comes just over 12 months after the retailer signed a landmark 20-year partnership with its key supplier, AC Goatham & Son.
The supermarket is now forecasting an even bigger year in 2026 with 32,000 tonnes of apples sold over the next 12 months.
In addition to favourable growing conditions, Aldi attributes this year’s success to its long-term investment in British orchards.
AC Goatham has supplied Aldi with a range of apples and pears since 2016 and was named last year as the retailer’s exclusive supplier of British apples as part of a £750 million investment.
Julie Ashfield, chief commercial officer at Aldi, said: “This summer has been excellent for growing apples and, thanks to our near-two-decade partnership with AC Goatham & Son, we’re seeing the benefits of sustained investment in British produce.
“That long-term confidence means it’s our ambition to stock British apples all year long, and we hope to achieve this for the 2025/2026 season with the support of AC Goatham.”
Ross Goatham, managing director of AC Goatham & Son, added: “This season has been one of the strongest we’ve seen in recent years, thanks to near-perfect growing conditions and continued investment across our orchards.
“Our long-term partnership with Aldi has given us the confidence to keep planting, modernising and investing in technology – ensuring we can supply even more British apples for even more of the year.”
