The finalists of Grow with Aldi 2024 have been announced, with 27 ambitious suppliers earning their spots to showcase their products in all 161 Aldi stores nationwide.
From 23 May, Irish shoppers will get to discover artisanal home-grown products as they are rolled out across the country.
Trial Sales
From barbecue meat, plant-based mayo, and sophisticated alcohol-free drinks, the 47 products showcase the diverse food-and-drink industry of Ireland.
This year’s finalists represent 18 counties from across the island.
Following this trial sales period, Aldi will award contracts to a select few finalists.
These selected finalists will be stocked as Specialbuys throughout the year.
Aldi is calling on shoppers to vote with their wallets and buy their favourite new products from 23 May, while stocks last, until early June.
Delivered in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi – a leading development plan for Irish suppliers – is now in its seventh year.
‘On The Pulse’
Speaking about the finalists, Aldi buying director Rachael O Connor said, “The passion and creativity of this year’s applicants is a testament to the calibre of talent working and innovating in the Irish food-and-drink space today.
“Aldi takes great pride in supporting and promoting small Irish businesses, and on 23 May, 27 new Irish-produced products will hit shelves as part of the initiative.
“These producers are on the pulse of consumers’ demands and leaning into growing trends, such as alcohol-free alternatives and sustainable and circular food production.
“We look forward to welcoming them into stores nationwide!”
Cassie Stokes, Grow with Aldi 2024 ambassador, added, “It was such a pleasure to work with Aldi to track down the best of Irish producers.
“We are proud to say we have found 27 of the most ambitious and creative entrepreneurs in the foodie space.
“We are so lucky to live on an island that is so rich in food-and-drink culture, and I can’t wait for the nation to celebrate the Grow with Aldi finalists with us!”
Fiona Twomey, global retail specialist at Bord Bia, also commented on the programme, saying, “Bord Bia is proud to support the Grow with Aldi programme for its seventh year.
“The programme continues to champion Irish suppliers, helping them on their journey to success in the competitive Irish retail-and-food sector.
“The standard of products on offer among the finalists is, as ever, extremely high, and I wish each of them the very best of luck in their trial period across Aldi stores.”
Products are available in store from 23 May.
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The Finalists
| Achill Island Sea Salt | Maebh O’Malley |
|
Mayo |
| Barbecue Cowboys | Jason Keating |
|
Wexford |
| Bertie’s Bakery | Brian McErlain |
|
Antrim |
| BiaSol | Ruairi Dooley |
|
Offaly |
| Chimac | Garret FitzGerald and Sofie Rooney |
|
Dublin |
| Fierce Mild | Fergal Carroll and Cathal Byrne |
|
Louth |
| Hercules Brewing Co. | Niall McMullan |
|
Antrim |
| Jinny’s Bakery | Pascal Gillard |
|
Leitrim |
| Killowen Distillery | Brendan Carty |
|
Down |
| Le Skinny Chef | Aymar Gourdet |
|
Laois |
| Long Meadow Cider | Alanna McKeever and Catherine McKeever |
|
Armagh |
| Macey’s Factory | Shay Donley |
|
Derry |
| Maisha Coffee | Lucy Ewins |
|
Monaghan |
| McCrackens Brewery & Distillery | Ryan McCracken |
|
Armagh |
| Moran’s Mega Jam | Kieron and Claire Moran |
|
Cavan |
| Newgrange Gold | Jack Rogers |
|
Meath |
| Niks Tea | Nicola Kearns |
|
Dublin |
| Northbound Brewery | Martina Rogers |
|
Derry |
| Nutrilean | Lynne Murphy |
|
Down |
| Nutty Delights | Nikunj Mehta |
|
Dublin |
| O’Flynn Foods | Declan O’Flynn |
|
Cork |
| Pure Bea | Keith Symes |
|
Wicklow |
| Skillet & Spice | Karen Rotherham |
|
Carlow |
| Smokin Bones | Gerry O’Farrell |
|
Dublin |
| Sugar Plum Sweetery | Denise Buckley and David Quirke |
|
Westmeath |
| Too Savage | Conor Bacon |
|
Dublin |
| Troughtons Premium | Esther Paul |
|
Armagh |
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