Aldi

It is after some smaller dairies and farmers have publicly distanced themselves from the new project following safety concerns raised by members of the public

Arla will work alongside retail partners Morrisons and Aldi, and with Tesco on its new Future Dairy Partnership initiative, to highlight how feed additives can be introduced to normal feeding routines

The supermarket has also introduced new stocking density requirements for its fresh chickens, aimed at improving their quality life

The supermarket retailer said it was committed to making investments and changes to the way it worked to support British farmers

Eight new pork lines will be available in Aldi’s 106 Scottish stores

Riverford campaigner and farmer Guy Singh-Waston said the issue of food labelling has 'masked' the harsh realities British family farms face in the supply chain

Julie Ashfield, managing director of buying at Aldi, said: "We have been able to hit our 100% cage-free target more than a year early."

The German retailer said the funding was part of its commitment to 'champion' British quality beef and enhance the range of beef to customers

Aldi has revealed an industry first 20-year contract for fruit farm AC Goatham and Son, in a move which will make other retailers take note

New survey reveals retailers such as Aldi, Lidl and Asda paying little heed to food origin requirements