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Celebrating 9 years of Northern Irish innovation!

  1. Text on green background: Over £4m invested since 2017.
    Fuelling local encominc growth
  2. 45 local suppliers supported, displayed in white text on a green background.
    9 years of supporting local talent
  3. 15 items permanently listed on a green background.
    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.

  1. Jawbox Gin

    Distilled on Co. Down’s Echlinville Estate, Jawbox Gin reflects Belfast’s industrial heritage. This single-estate gin uses traditional copper pot stills and a slow distillation process, delivering a bold juniper profile best enjoyed with ginger ale and honeycomb.

  2. RYSE

    RYSE 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.

  3. Island Salads Ltd.

    Founded in 1995, family-owned Island Salads produces a much-loved range of chilled foods. Their classic trifles feature delicious, layered fruit and sponge for family occasions and sweet weekend treats, bringing traditional Irish dessert heritage to every table.

  4. Cabots of Westport

    Founded 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.

  5. The Little Meat Company

    Founded in Newry in 2017 by Adele Curran and her father Peter, The Little Meat Company draws on 50 years of butchery craft. Cooked low and slow, their artisanal pulled meats deliver rich, tender flavour, offering convenient quality for everyday meals.

  6. Little Mammas

    Little Mammas recently won the prestigious gold Blás na hÉireann award for their wild berry cheesecake ice cream. Little Mammas Gelato continues to be inspired by traditional techniques and crafted in Donegal with passion and care.

  7. Moran's Mega Jam

    Moran’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.

  8. Mac Ivors

    Based in County Armagh, family-owned Mac Ivors Cider has grown apples since 1855. Every bottle contains the juice of five local apples, carefully blended to create crisp, characterful ciders. Free from artificial additions, their range delivers pure apple taste.

  9. Whoosh

    Inspired by Thana’s Southeast Asian heritage, Coleraine’s Whoosh grew from catering to a street food café and instant rice noodles. Crafted with real herbs and spices, their 2026 Great Taste Award-winning Thai Satay pots pack big Northern Irish ambition.

  10. Nuggy Indulgence

    The 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.

  11. Fenners Moorcroft Foods

    Based in Newtownards since 2020, Moorcroft Foods crafts traditional South African dried meat snacks using heritage recipes. Their custom drying facilities produce rich Biltong-spiced air-dried beef strips and Droëwors, bringing quality flavour to every bite.

  12. Fibre Up

    Fibre 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.

  13. Spice Seeker

    Founded 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.

  14. Happy Hour Foods

    In 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.

  15. SAFCO

    Safco 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.

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