Aldi extends strawberry deal with Sunglow
Aldi
has extended its partnership with strawberry producer Sunglow Nurseries with a new five-year contract worth almost €14 million.
Under the deal, Co Dublin-based Sunglow will continue to supply strawberries to Aldi's 163 stores across the country, the supermarket chain said in a statement. Sunglow has supplied Aldi since 2008.
Family-run Sunglow is managed by brothers John, Billy, and Joe McGuinness. It employs 10 full-time and 30 part-time staff at their North Dublin nursery.
The announcement comes as Sunglow's early season premium Irish strawberries hit the shelves across Aldi's 163 stores in Ireland.
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Gerard McLoughlin, buying director for Aldi Ireland, said: 'We are proud to announce the continuation of our long-standing partnership with Sunglow Nurseries and the investment of a further €14 million into this valued partnership.'
Joe McGuinness, partner at Sunglow Nurseries, commented: 'We are delighted with the extension of our partnership and look forward to growing and developing our business and working with Aldi for the next five years and beyond.'
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