Which supermarket tops the league for Scottish farm goods?

The budget chain Aldi is the strongest supporter of Scottish farm goods, according to a survey.

NFU Scotland’s second ShelfWatch scheme found that 45 per cent of produce sold in Aldi’s Scottish supermarkets originated in Scotland. Sainsbury’s remains the weakest supporter of Scottish own-label produce.

Researchers looked primarily at own-brand beef, lamb, pork, chicken, eggs, vegetables, soft fruit and dairy products on offer in Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Co-op, Marks and Spencer, Lidl and Aldi stores.

During 48 hours in late May, an independent research firm visited 73 stores across mainland Scotland and audited more than 15,000 individual products.

The retailers were given 24 hours’ notice of the audit and have received a copy of the results. The first ShelfWatch study was carried out in