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Lidl to invest £500m in British berries after increases in volumes

The discounter said it has signed five-year agreements to give farmers certainty amid rising costs and unpredictable weather

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Lidl to invest £500m in British berries after increases in volumes

Lidl GB has announced a £500 million sourcing investment in the British berry industry, pledging to increase the volume of UK-grown berries amid rising demand. The investment reflects the value of sourcing...

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