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Lidl GB Commits £30 Billion to Boost UK Farming

10/16/2025

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  • Lidl GB will invest £30 billion in the UK food and farming industry from 2025 to 2030, doubling its commitment.
  • Richard Bourns, Lidl GB's chief commercial officer, says the plan will support over 650 suppliers.
  • The initiative includes LEAF Marque certification for British fresh produce.
  • It will continue funding for water catchment projects.
  • Dame Angela Eagle, Food Security Minister, welcomed the investment as a vote of confidence in British farming.