Aldi and Cimcorp deploy fresh produce automation at UK Bardon distribution center

Aldi and Cimcorp Group have deployed a fresh produce handling system at the Bardon distribution center in Leicestershire, UK, which processed its first ginger and avocados in mid-September. The facility has three temperature-controlled zones, including a cold store and a dedicated banana room, and uses high-bay racking and automated shuttles for dispatch; once fully operational in 2027, it will handle more than 1.5 million kg of fruit and vegetables per day at peak and dispatch more than 6,000 fresh produce pallets. Aldi has invested more than GBP 500 million in the project.