Shoppers will have the opportunity to buy the best in Irish as 52 new local products will hit the aisles in ALDI.
The Grow with ALDI programme has announced 29 suppliers from across Ireland as its finalists. In store from 11 September, customers will be able to discover and enjoy the Irish-produced products in 164 stores nationwide over a two-week period.
This year's finalists span across 15 different counties and their products cover a wide range of cuisines, from chip shop curry battered sausages to Irish whiskey, energy balls to peanut butter cups, and artisan cream liqueur to honeycomb bars.
After the two weeks, contracts will be awarded to a select number of lucky winners who will continue to be stocked as Specialbuys for the remainder of the year.
Now in its eighth year, Grow with ALDI is delivered in partnership with Bord Bia and is a leading developmental platform for Irish suppliers. Since its inception in 2018, the supermarket brand has invested over €10 million in the programme, providing mentorship and expertise to help Irish businesses grow.
Rachael O’Connor, buying director for ALDI, said that shoppers are in for a real treat when they visit stores, saying, "It is proof that the Irish food and drinks industry continues to thrive."
"We’re proud to champion emerging producers - offering them a national platform while bringing our customers high-quality Irish-made products. We greatly look forward to welcoming these fantastic new products into stores nationwide - our shoppers are in for a real treat!"
Eimear Hurley, global business development team for Bord Bia, said: "The programme continues to champion Irish suppliers, offering them a valuable platform to showcase their products and grow in a competitive food and retail market."
"This year’s finalists have demonstrated exceptional quality and innovation, and I wish them every success during their trial period in ALDI stores nationwide."
Pick up some of the delicious products from suppliers like Belfast’s Melting Pot Fudge, which specialises in handmade fudge, made using local milk and butter, Dundalk’s Kookee, which offers quick and fun cookie mixes made with simple, wholesome ingredients, and Nutorious Nutrition, which crafts delicious superfood snacks using nuts, seeds, honey, and goji berries from its base in Gorey, Co Wexford.
For a full list of products, go to Grow | ALDI IE.
The Grow with ALDI programme provides industry mentorship and retail guidance, designed to aid the growth and sustainability of small to medium-sized Irish businesses. Throughout the last eight years, it has supported over 210 Irish suppliers across the country and has seen 30 suppliers win longer-term contracts.
Some of the businesses which won longer-term contracts include Macey’s Factory, Pure Bea Nutrition, Femfuelz, and Velo Coffee.
Finally, be sure to watch the launch of ALDI's Grow with ALDI 2025 programme in the video above. Featuring Cassie Stokes, ALDI brand ambassador, who showcases the programme's diversity - from coffee roasted in Coleraine to Poco Picante salsa made in Fermanagh and homemade ice cream from Kinsale.
Aymar Gourdet from Le Skinny Chef brings 16 years of restaurant expertise to his artisan pesto range. His passion for innovation shines through in how customers use his products - "People want something different, they want to experiment."
Pauline Clarke, founder of KooKee, left her supply chain management career to care for her autistic son. Her inclusive cookie mixes need no equipment at home - just butter, an egg, and hands. She now runs her own factory in Dundalk.
The programme creates a supportive community where entrepreneurs help each other grow. Now in its eighth year, ALDI Grow continues to foster Irish food innovation and mentorship.
