Aldi Scotland bolsters commitment to Scottish pork industry

The sausages come from outdoor bred pigs that have been reared in well-ventilated straw barns, in accordance with SSPCA welfare standards.   

Part of Aldi’s Specially Selected range, each pack of Outdoor Bred Pork Sausages will carry the SSPCA assured logo, in line with Aldi Scotland’s everyday fresh pork products, meaning that the pigs are reared, transported, and slaughtered in accordance with the highest welfare ideals.  

Aldi says the most recent addition to its sausage range builds on its ongoing commitment to animal welfare standards.  

Outdoor Bred Sausages are joined in Aldi’s Specially Selected range by Scottish Back Bacon and Scottish Streaky Bacon, which launched earlier this year and are available in either smoked or unsmoked varieties. 

Aldi says it continues to work extremely hard to ensure the highest quality products possible are available on Scottish shelves. It also guarantees to meet high welfare standards in its Specially Selected Scottish Bacon range and is extremely proud of its SSPCA certification. 

Graham Nicolson, group buying director at Aldi Scotland, said: “We know that animal welfare is an important consideration for our customers, and we share this principle. We are committed to providing the highest quality, locally sourced meat in our Scottish stores and by stocking products like these, which include SSPCA-assured Scottish pork, we hope to raise industry standards in the process.”

He added: “[…] We are proud to bring the first Scottish Outdoor Bred Pork Sausages to market, while supporting the Scottish fresh meat sector, at Aldi’s everyday low prices.” 

The Scottish Outdoor Bred Pork Sausages are available to purchase now in packs of 10 (667g) as part of Aldi’s Specially Selected range for £3.29.   

Scottish Back Bacon and Scottish Streaky Bacon are on shelves now in packs of 10 (240g) as part of Aldi’s Specially Selected range for £1.99.