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Aldi has opened several specialty food shops where products can be purchased ultra-low pricesBut there is a catch.
The grocery retailer is launching 11 employee-only stores at distribution centers across the country, ready to sell products that can’t be sold in stores but are still safe to eat. This is its latest rollout Supermarketplan to reduce food waste,
Warehouse operations and office associates will have the opportunity to purchase products that are not suitable to sell in stores but are still perfectly good to consume. This is expected to prevent an estimated 240 tonnes of food waste every year.
The retailer’s latest announcement comes after a successful trial at its Darlington regional distribution centre.
Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: “The Colleg Shop is another example of how we are working to reduce food waste across our operations.
“This is a practical initiative that benefits both colleagues and the environment, and we are delighted to expand it across the country following a successful pilot.”
Now, these “collaborative shops” will be rolled out in all 11 of Aldi’s regional distribution centers across the country, from Bathgate in Scotland to Sheppey in Kent.
There will also be stores in Bolton, Goldthorpe and Solly as well as Cardiff, Atherstone and Neston. Southern staff will be able to visit shops in Chelmsford and Swindon. Too.
In 2022, Aldi reduced food waste within its operations by 57 percent compared to 2017, successfully meeting its 2030 target eight years ahead of schedule. Following this achievement, the company revised its target and now aims to reduce food wastage by 90 percent by 2030 compared to the 2017 baseline.
Aldi lost the title of cheapest supermarket in the UK for the first time in almost two years in the summer to rival Lidl Taking his place.
Price Analysis by Consumer Group Which one? July saw an average basket of 76 grocery shopping products, including both popular brands and own brands, with Lidl beating its discount rival by less than £1 in total – or slightly more if a loyalty card was used.
The total price at Lidl was £128 with the loyalty card and £128.40 without, while Aldi’s price was £129.25.