Aldi bakery volumes have enabled a Manchester supplier to invest in a new factory.
Family-owned bakery Sheldon’s said it had more than doubled its volume of supplies to Aldi over the past decade, allowing it to expand. The new factory is expected to be operational by early 2028 and will “provide additional capacity to support future growth”, according to the company.
The 75-year-old business has worked with Aldi for 15 years and supplies its stores across the UK with own label lines including sliced white rolls, hot dog rolls, white baps, wholemeal baps and oven bottom muffins.
Sheldon’s also supplies branded rolls, baps and muffins to other supermarkets such as Sainsbury’s, Asda and Ocado.
“We’re incredibly proud to have supplied Aldi for more than 15 years,” said Sheldon’s director Sarah Sheldon.
“The partnership has helped us continue investing in our people, products and operations while remaining true to our family business values. As we look ahead to the next chapter of growth, we’re excited to continue building on that success together.”
Aldi UK chief commercial officer Julie Ashfield said: “Sheldon’s is a fantastic example of the family-owned British businesses we are always so proud to work with.
“From its roots in Manchester to its plans for future expansion, the business has gone from strength to strength. We’re proud to support that journey and bring its products to Aldi customers across the country.”
Aldi introduced in-store bakeries in London in 2019 and began rolling them out more widely in 2024.
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