Aldi Ireland has agreed four new deals with Irish-based suppliers worth more than €26 million.
The suppliers, some of whom have been supplying Aldi for more than 20 years, produce fruit and vegetables, dairy products and coffee.
Some of the contracts will see Aldi open up new international markets for their products.
The four contracts were agreed with Lakeland Dairies, Clandeboye Estate Yogurts, Donnelly fresh produce and Velo Coffee Roasters.
Lakeland Dairies, a Co Cavan-headquartered supplier, has signed a new deal worth €15.3 million per year with the supermarket chain.
The new contract will see Lakeland Dairies' footprint grow as it continues to supply milk and dairy products to Aldi stores across the country.
Clandeboye Estate Yogurts has signed a new two-year deal worth €9.9m, which will see the Bangor-based supplier continue to supply Aldi Ireland with granola and Greek style craft yoghurts, as well as supplying Aldi UK stores for the first time.
The international expansion should allow the supplier to grow its sales volumes by more than 450% and expand its 20-strong workforce.
Donnelly fresh produce signed a deal to continue to supply cauliflowers to Aldi for the next two years and is worth more than €1m the family run producer.
The North County Dublin company also supplies Aldi with various vegetables, citrus, salads, berries and fruit.
Velo Coffee Roasters have signed a new contract with Aldi, which will see them introduce a new El Salvador blend product to Irish shelves.
"At Aldi, we are committed to supporting our Irish producers, meaning our customers can enjoy the very best products Ireland has to offer, and our suppliers can reach new markets with their produce," said Colin Breslin, Managing Director of Buying and Services at Aldi Ireland.
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue welcomed today's news.
"Providing producers with a route to market such as this is of key importance to help them grow their businesses, create employment, and support economic activity across Ireland," Mr McConalogue said.
"I welcome Aldi's continued commitment to Irish suppliers and their support to producers around the country. This €26m announcement is an indication of the scale of ALDI’s commitment, to support their suppliers, to develop their businesses and bring top quality Irish produce to households in Ireland and internationally."
