Aldi pledges to align UK produce with LEAF sustainable farming certification

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Supermarket chain joins LEAF to help its growers advance their regenerative and sustainable farming practices

Aldi has announced plans to join sustainable farming certification scheme LEAF, with the supermarket aiming to have all of its UK fresh produce growers verified through the system by the end of the year....

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