British supermarket Tesco has announced a new partnership with milk producer Muller Milk and Ingredients.
The two companies will work together to improve the quality and freshness of milk for customers. Tesco will also work with farmers and dairy processors to help secure the future of British dairy farming.
Speaking on the new partnership, Tesco's commercial director for fresh food, Matt Simister, said, “Developing trusted, long-term partnerships with our suppliers is central to providing the best quality for our customers. Tesco has a proud history of supporting British dairy farmers and this agreement with Muller Milk and Ingredients will create the most sustainable, progressive and customer-focused partnership in the dairy industry.”
Andrew McInnes, MD of Müller Milk and Ingredients, added, “Our fresh milk and ingredients business has been a key supplier to Tesco since 1993 and we are delighted to build on this long term partnership. We aim to be the best milk and ingredients business in the UK and we share with Tesco a desire to place a strong emphasis on innovation, adding value, quality and close collaborative working relationships throughout our supply chain from farm to factory to store.”
Tesco will maintain its long-standing relationship with Arla after agreeing a new supply partnership with the milk producer. Through the partnership, Arla and Tesco will work together on the Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group, which guarantees farmers a fair price for their milk.
They will work with producers aligned with the programme, whilst delivering quality milk for Tesco customers. The retailer will also work with Arla to build its significant branded business in dairy.
The new strategic partnership with Muller is the latest in around twenty agreements that Tesco has in place to deliver high-quality fresh food, according to the supermarket.
Other Tesco Strategic partners include Samsworths, Hilton Food Group, G's, AMT and Branston.
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