Aldi Ireland has announced that three entrepreneurial Irish food producers have won contracts as the overall winners of Grow With Aldi 2024.
As a result, Macey’s Factory, Moran’s Mega Jam and Pure Bea have secured contracts that will see their products stocked in all 162 Aldi stores nationwide.
The retailers selected the winners following a nationwide call-out that saw emerging food and drink producers from all over the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland apply to take part.
In May, 27 shortlisted finalists saw their products on sale in Aldi as part of a Specialbuy pilot promotion.
With this, three fan favourites came out on top: cinema-quality popcorn and candyfloss, tasty garlic mayonnaise, and healthy, heart-friendly oil sprays.
The Winners
Moran’s Mega Jam is a business based in Co. Cavan, run by husband and wife Kieron and Claire Moran.
Specialising in jams, chutneys and relishes, the Morans make their products with fresh local ingredients.
Their winning garlic mayonnaise is bursting with rich flavour, making it the perfect accompaniment to any dish.
Pure Bea is a Co. Wicklow business run by Keith Symes, producing a range of naturally blended, low-calorie olive, sunflower and rapeseed oil sprays.
As well as their delicious taste, the sprays are rich in nutrients like Vitamin E and Omega 3.
Macey’s Factory, a Co. Derry business run by father-and-son duo Shay and Mark Donnelly, produces popcorn and candyfloss.
Products include salty popcorn, sweet popcorn and flavoured candyfloss – perfect for a family movie night.
All three winners’ products will be available on Aldi shelves from 12 September and return as Specialbuys at various times throughout 2025.
‘A Huge Success’
Grow With Aldi is now in its seventh year, providing mentorship and guidance to foster growth and sustainability for small to medium-sized Irish businesses.
Since its establishment in 2018, in partnership with Bord Bia, Aldi’s initiative has invested over €10 million in the programme.
Speaking about this year’s Grow With Aldi, Rachael O Connor of Aldi Ireland said, “This year’s Grow With Aldi has once again been a huge success, with three incredible winners coming out on top.
“As always, we were hugely impressed with the quality and variety on display among this year’s finalists and are pleased to have been able to showcase so many talented food and drink producers.
“At Aldi, we are committed to supporting and nurturing small independent businesses.
“That’s why we’re proud to work with the likes of Macey’s Factory, Pure Bea and Moran’s Mega Jam, each of whom embody what it means to be a true innovator in the food-and-drinks sphere.
“Once again, I wish to congratulate our three winners and encourage our customers to get out and support local!”
Commenting on their partnership with the programme, Bord Bia’s global retail specialist, Fiona Twomey, said, “At Bord Bia, we are committed to supporting initiatives that celebrate and foster the talent of Irish food and drink producers.
“The Grow With Aldi programme is an important showcase for emerging food and drink businesses in Ireland. We at Bord Bia wish this year’s winners the very best in the next leg of their business journey.”
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