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Kickstart Class of 2026

The Kickstart Class of 2026 products will be in-store for a two-week promotional period, while stocks last

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Lidl has announced that Kickstart Class of 2026, which includes 50 new products from more than 22 local producers hits the shelves of Lidl stores nationwide from Thursday 10 September, for a two-week promotional period, while stocks last.

Now in its 10th year, Lidl Ireland’s Kickstart Supplier Development programme, supported by Bord Bia, has invested more than €42 million in the initiative, supporting over 300 local suppliers and bringing hundreds of innovative Irish products to Lidl customers.

Many former participants have gone on to secure permanent listings in Lidl stores nationwide, including Fused by Fiona Uyema stir fry sauces, Applewood Farm’s apple cider vinegar and Naked Bakes cookie dough.

Kickstart also continues to open doors internationally, with many alumni going on to export their products through Lidl’s extensive global network across Europe, the UK and the USA, the retailer noted.

Beyond in-store exposure, the Kickstart suppliers have benefited from a six-month development programme delivered by industry experts which covers key disciplines such as quality control, supply chain management, branding and distribution, ensuring their products are retail ready in time to hit the shelves.

Kickstart Class of 2026

The Kickstart Class of 2026 ‘reflects the diversity and innovation driving Ireland’s thriving food and drink sector’ and includes:

• RYSE Chocolate Energy (Kildare), bringing an innovative caffeine-infused chocolate bar designed to provide a convenient energy boost.

• BiaSol (Offaly), bringing sustainable, oat-based innovation to Lidl’s shelves with its nutritious snack range, transforming upcycled ingredients into delicious products with purpose.

• JARU (Dublin), bringing bold Korean-inspired flavours with its authentic Kimchi and Korean BBQ Sauce, delivering exciting global tastes for Irish consumers.

• Nua Naturals (Cork), bringing premium wellness innovation with its high-quality Matcha and Cacao Powder, supporting growing demand for natural nutrition and healthy living.

• Crust Gluten Free (Meath), bringing inclusive baking innovation with its Gluten Free Baking Mixes, making great-tasting home baking more accessible for all consumers.

Speaking ahead of the range landing in Lidl stores Kevin Duffy, chief commercial officer at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland, said: “From the application, presentation and selection process to six-months of hard work collaborating with our in-house experts, this is the most exciting time in the Kickstart calendar for our suppliers – seeing their products proudly placed on the shelves in all 236 Lidl stores across the island of Ireland.

“Reaching ten years of Kickstart is a proud milestone for Lidl Ireland and a testament to the ambition, resilience and quality of Irish producers. Over the past decade, we have seen small and emerging businesses grow into recognised retail brands, creating jobs and expanding into new markets at home and abroad as they become firm favourites of our customers.”

‘Important milestone’

Adam Baker, global retail specialist at Bord Bia highlighted that seeing the Kickstart Class of 2026 arrive on Lidl shelves is an important milestone for these Irish businesses.

“Securing a nationwide retail listing not only introduces their products to millions of weekly Lidl shoppers across Ireland but also provides invaluable commercial experience that can help accelerate future growth,” he added.

The Lidl Kickstart Class of 2026 will be available in all 236 Lidl stores across the island of Ireland from Thursday 10 September, for a two-week promotional period, while stocks last.

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