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Discount retailer says pledge recognises UK farmers' high animal welfare and environmental standards

NFU Scotland raised concerns about the increase in imports produced to lower standards

It follows retailers including Asda and Morrisons coming under fire for stocking imported beef

A Red Tractor survey showed trust in British grown food has increased

The supermarket giant has increased its market share in the first quarter

Íæż½ã½ã said they feel 'undermined' by retailers stocking beef products which are not British and have challenged retailers to do even more to source beef in stores from UK farms

Waitrose has joined Aldi in pledging to maintain the high quality standards set by British farmers amid uncertainty from US exports heading to the UK

Aldi said amid concerns that post-Brexit trade negotiations could lead to a 'weakening' of British farmers' high welfare standards, the retailer will do all it can to protect British farming and the high-quality food they produce

The retailer announced a 10-year deal with Cranswick to deliver a new standard for animal welfare across its pork products with the hope of providing farmers with confidence and assurance to invest in the future

The supermarket chain said due to 'current supply challenges' in the UK, it will supply in store poultry from Germany and the Netherlands instead