An Angus vegetable grower has secured a £250,000 contract with supermarket chain Aldi.
Stirfresh, which is based at Upper Dysart Farm at Lunan outside Montrose, said Aldi would now take approximately 10% of its total output after agreeing a deal to supply the discount chain’s 58 Scottish stores.
The firm, which is owned by husband and wife Andrew and Anita Stirling and operates as a limited liability partnership, will supply Aldi with its soup mix and vegetable medley products.
The deal stemmed from an existing relationship between the two companies which was established after Stirfresh attended a supplier open day run by Aldi in 2013.
“With this deal, we’ll supply about 10% of our production to Aldi,” Mr Stirling said.
“The relationship is of great value to us, and we hope to increase the lines that we supply to Aldi’s stores across Scotland.
“As a family-run farm, there’s a great sense of satisfaction when we see our produce on shelves across the country.”
Richard Holloway, managing director for Aldi in Scotland, said he was confident demand would be high for the new lines.
“Working with local suppliers is very important to our brand, and being able to forge close, direct relationships means we are able to give our customers the quality Scottish products they deserve at everyday low prices.
“We work with a lot of farmers around the country, and are very proud to be able to stock their fresh produce.”