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Apple grower given opportunity to invest with 20-year deal

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

Alex Black
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Apple grower given opportunity to invest with 20-year deal

The farm was announced as Aldi's sole supplier of British apples earlier this year and has now signed a deal worth £750 million. The 20-year deal will also see the introduction of the ‘Aldi orchard'...

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