Class of Kickstart 2024

On Thursday 19th September, we're bringing 53 items from 46 local producers, representing all corners of Ireland, to all of our stores


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Class of 2024 In-Store From Thursday 19th September

Kickstart Supplier Development Programme

Lidl’s Kickstart Supplier Development Programme provides small and medium, local producers an opportunity to supply their quality produce to over 200 stores on the island of Ireland, and the potential to gain a permanent assortment listing.


The programme is designed to give producers the opportunity to advance their product, brand, and business with dedicated support from Lidl experts along the way.

7 Years of Support

7 Years of Support

Meet Some of our Past Winners

We now have 14 products permanently listed in our stores from suppliers who have successfully completed our supplier development programme.

Woodwin

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Holmes Bakery Flakemeal & Butter Shortbread Biscuits appeared first in 2021 and their delicious Fifteens and Caramel Fingers are now permanently available as part of our everyday range in our NI stores.

Kin & Kind

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Hellbent first featured in 2021 with their burgers and Chakalaka Boerewors. The Boerewors proved such a hit that it’s now permanently available in all stores in IE and NI.

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Applewood Farm

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Since featuring in our promotion in 2018, Ballyhoura Apple Cider Vinegar has been permanently listed in all our stores across the island since.

The product was also exported to the US in 2022 as part of an Irish promotion run in Lidl US stores.

Fused by Fiona Uyema

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First appearing in the promotion in 2020, Fiona’s Fused Stir Fry Sauces have been permanently available in stores since, and we have now added her Spice Bag and Japanese Hot Sauce to our range!

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Lidl’s Kickstart Supplier Development Programme provides small and medium, local producers an opportunity to supply their quality produce to over 200 stores on the island of Ireland, and the potential to gain a permanent assortment listing.


The programme is designed to give producers the opportunity to advance their product, brand, and business with dedicated support from Lidl experts along the way.