ALDI extends strawberry partnership with Sunglow Nurseries
ALDI has extended its partnership with Sunglow Nurseries for Irish strawberries with a new five–year contract worth almost €14 million.
Dublin-based Sunglow Nurseries will continue to supply Bord Bia Quality Assured (QA) strawberries to ALDI's 163 stores across the country.
95% of Sunglow's produce is sold in ALDI stores, with the remaining produce supplied to small, local businesses. Sunglow has been supplying strawberries to ALDI since 2008.
A family-run business, Sunglow is managed by brothers John, Billy, and Joe McGuinness, who employ 10 full-time and 30 part-time staff at their North Dublin nursery.
(L-R) Joe McGuinness, Sunglow Nurseries; Gerard McLoughlin, ALDI Ireland and Emer Gallaher Hall, Bord Bia
Gerard McLoughlin, buying director at 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 over the next five years.
'Sunglow have been providing ALDI customers with their delicious Bord Bia Quality-Assured Irish strawberries for the last 17 years and we look forward to continuing to supply our customers with the highest quality Irish produce from Sunglow for years to come.'
Joe McGuinness, partner at Sunglow Nurseries added: 'Working with ALDI has been central to our success and has supported us in continuing to deliver high-quality produce to Irish customers and the security to invest in our business.'
Emer Gallaher Hall, senior manager for Horticulture at Bord Bia wished ALDI and Sunglow the best in their continued partnership.
'By choosing products with the Bord Bia quality mark, ALDI consumers are supporting local growers who are committed to the highest standards,' she said.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and The Marine Martin Heydon and Minister of State with responsibility for horticulture Michael Healy-Rae welcomed the new deal.
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