Kickstart Supplier Development Programme
Our Kickstart Producer Development Programme in conjunction with Bord Bia has gone from strength to strength. Running since 2017, Lidl have invested over 7 million euro in helping provide the perfect platform for Irish food Producers, giving them the chance to showcase their products in Lidl stores across the country.
Meet Some of our Past Winners
It's all about finding delicious, exciting new products to add to our range and for you to bring to your table. It's all about the product, we choose only the best suppliers, because quality is everything. Find below some of our success stories from the past few years of Kickstart at Lidl.
Irish Fish Canners
Irish Fish Canners started with Kickstart in 2017 and are now our longest running Kickstart supplier. You can find them in our everyday range at Lidl.
Munster Brewery
Holo Organic Kombucha Original and Mango & Pineapple Kombucha started with Kickstart in 2020 and are now part of the everyday range at Lidl.
K&K Produce
Have you tried Kennedy’s Beef Lasagne? Made using 100% Irish Beef, just pop the tray into the Oven or Microwave for a quick and tasty dinner. Now available in all Lidl stores nationwide.
Fused - Co. Kildare
Fiona and Gilmar are co-founders of Fused and are passionate about creating authentic Asian sauces using quality ingredients. They have a unique range of award winning sauces including a range of flavoured soy sauces with no added sugar, and stir-fry sauces. Fused Glorious Ginger was awarded best sauce in Ireland at IQFA 2017 with Cheeky Chilli the highly commended runner up. Fused Teriyaki received a Great Taste Award in 2019 after just launching in late 2018.
Ballyhoura Apple Farm - Co.Limerick
Ballyhoura Apple Farm are located in ancient Kilfinane at the foothills of the Ballyhoura Mountains in south east county Limerick. Their extensive orchard provides the raw mterials for their great range of apple based products, from organic cider vinegars to flavour packed fruit juices.
Kickstart Proudly Supported by Bord Bia
“Bord Bia is delighted to play our role in Lidl Kickstart. The programme offers a great opportunity for Irish suppliers to establish a presence in Lidl stores nationwide with Bord Bia providing training and mentoring to participants to help equip them with the skills required to succeed.”
Padraig Brennan, Director Meat, Food & Beverage, Bord Bia
Supplier Nurturing & Development
All selected suppliers will be invited to attend two free, comprehensive seminars covering quality control, packaging, marketing & PR building as well as other important aspects of business development.
