
Celebrating 10 years of Irish innovation!
Fuelling local economic growth
A decade of supporting local talent
From Kickstart trial to everyday Lidl shelf
We're thrilled to introduce the Lidl Kickstart supplier development programme class of 2026, a handpicked group of some of Ireland's most exciting up and coming small producers, ready to hit Lidl shelves this September.
CrustFounded by Rosaleen Coates, Crust Gluten Free creates flour blends and cook-from-frozen foods in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Awarded Free From Food Gold medals, their delicious range helps gluten-intolerant consumers love food again.
Jo's Absolute NutritionBased in Rathcoole, Dublin, Jo's Absolute Nutrition has crafted certified gluten-free energy balls since 2014. Made with dates, nuts, seeds, and honey, these snacks contain no added sugar or palm oil. They deliver rich, delicious energy for healthy daily snacking.
Nik's TeaFounded in 2012 by Nicola Kearns, Niks Tea crafts affordable, high-quality organic loose leaf teas and tea bags. Blending herbal wellness with bold, exciting flavours, their sustainable Irish range offers a memorable daily tea-drinking experience.
Nude FoodsFounded by Hugh Murphy, Nude Foods brings fresh, nutritious meals to local communities. By partnering with Irish farmers and suppliers, they craft delicious, healthy dishes that support local agriculture, daily customer wellness, and reliable quality.
RYSERYSE delivers 80mg of natural caffeine alongside vitamins B6 and B12. Since its 2025 launch, the award-winning brand has achieved rapid growth across Ireland earning national acclaim including Best Food and Drink Startup at the National C-Store Awards.
NuaFounded in the West of Ireland, Nua Naturals offers a diverse range of nutrient-dense foods and dietary supplements. Certified organic where possible, their products blend nutrition and wellness to support vitality, balanced living, and everyday wellbeing.
CK Wai MaiCK Wai Mai Ltd is a proud Bangor Co. Down based business with a passion for bringing bold, authentic flavours to every kitchen. Their range of carefully crafted sauces and curry pastes makes it simple to recreate the flavours you know and love at home.
BiaSolFounded by siblings Ruairi and Niamh Dooley in Tullamore, BiaSol creates snacks by repurposing nutrient-dense spent malted barley from Irish breweries. Their high-fibre, nut-free Oat Bites offer delicious plant-based nutrition for everyday healthy eating.
Morans Mega JamMoran’s Mega Jam Ltd. produces handmade jams, chutneys, relishes, sauces and pesto's from its base in Ballinagh, County Cavan. The family's recipes use locally sourced seasonal ingredients to create authentic, quality recipes for every table.
Happy Hour FoodsIn 1974, Luiz Carlos de Oliveira began catering traditional finger foods in Brazil. To honor his legacy, his daughter Angelica launched Happy Hour Foods in Ireland in 2022, bringing authentic Brazilian party food to the Irish market using organic Irish ingredients.
Spice SeekerFounded in 2020 by Aisling Cullen, Thanks Plants produces wholesome, flavorful plant-based meat alternatives crafted from natural, whole-food ingredients. Made using authentic Indian recipes, these sauces are full of flavour and made using Irish butter and cream.
Cabots of WestportFounded in 2010 by Redmond and Sandra Cabot, Cabots of Westport grew from market stalls to retail in 2014. Today, the company employs five local staff and supplies numerous shops, staying steadfastly committed to producing fresh, high-quality artisan foods.
SAFCOSafco Fine Foods produces healthy, artisan vegetarian food products. Drawing on over 20 years of culinary experience, Rashid established the company to address a market gap for appetizing, plant-based options that are both dairy-free and gluten-free.
Gran Gran FoodsGran Gran Foods is a proudly Irish, family-owned food business based in Galway, passionate about creating great-tasting products using quality ingredients and recipes developed with the customer in mind.
Nuggy IndulgenceThe Nugent family began making ice cream nearly 100 years ago in Newcastle, Co. Down. They opened their first Nugelato® Ice Cream Boutique in 2015 and have created an unforgettable experience, full of bold flavours, signature creations and that ''Nuggy'' magic.
Fibre UpFibre Up is an innovative local business on a mission to solve the fibre gap: 94% of people don't get their recommended 30g of fibre a day. Based in Belfast, Fibre Up creates great-tasting, high fibre soft drinks that make it easier to close that gap.