Lidl has made a public commitment to supporting the UK’s food producers by signing the NFU’s Back British Farming Charter.
The charter is at the centre of the union’s Back British Farming campaign, which calls on retailers, manufacturers, consumers and politicians to put farming at the heart of food production policies.
Other retail backers include Aldi, the Co-op, Waitrose, M&S and Morrisons. Aldi, Lidl and the Co-op have also signed the NFU’s Fruit and Veg Pledge.
NFU president Meurig Raymond said: “We are delighted that Lidl UK has pledged its support to the NFU’s Back British Farming Charter, highlighting a commitment to the future of the British farming industry.
“Independent surveys carried out by the NFU over the years show that 86 per cent of shoppers want to buy more British food. Today’s pledge by Lidl UK shows customers that it is committed to providing high quality products, which are associated with British agriculture.
“To produce more food, farmers and growers need the support of retailers like Lidl UK to allow them to do their job. Our charter calls for a commitment to put British farming at the heart of food production policies and decision making.
“We thank Lidl UK for its commitment and wish to see other food processors and manufacturers, and politicians taking the Back British Farming message seriously.”
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