Aldi Scotland is inviting local food and drink producers to pitch new product ideas at this year’s Royal Highland Show, taking place in Edinburgh from 19–22 June.
The supermarket, which has the UK’s largest dedicated Scottish buying team, will host its Meet the Buyer showcase at the event - giving suppliers a rare opportunity to present their products directly to the decision-makers behind Aldi’s shelves.
With over 450 Scottish lines already in stores, Aldi is keen to grow its range and is particularly interested in products with strong provenance, sustainable packaging, and the capacity to supply all 109 Scottish branches - either as Specialbuys or permanent listings.
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To be considered, producers must hold SALSA accreditation. BRC certification is also required for own-label opportunities.
Group buying director at Aldi Scotland, Graham Nicolson said: "At Aldi Scotland, one of our core purposes is to champion local producers and we are always on the hunt to find new and exciting suppliers with strong Scottish roots.
“Our unique business model means there are various opportunities for suppliers to get involved with us, either on a limited Specialbuy basis or as a longer-term listing. Suppliers can also join under our owned-brand labels or as a stand-alone product.
“Aldi has the largest Scottish buying department of any retailer in the UK, and our team has the expertise and experience to support suppliers to develop their offering for large scale retailing. We look forward to meeting with new suppliers at the Royal Highland Show this June.”
How to apply
Interested producers should email scottishsuppliers@aldi.co.uk by Friday May 30, 2025.
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