Achieve nationwide recognition with Aldi
Cork food producers have a few more weeks to apply for a programme that could get their product into supermarkets all over the island of Ireland. Applications for Grow with Aldi 2026 are now open until 30 January.
This week Aldi Ireland announced the 2025 winners of its Grow with Aldi programme, with three Irish producers from Cavan, Dublin, and Tyrone set to have their products available in 166 Aldi stores nationwide from 8 January. The announcement comes as Aldi opens applications for the 2026 programme, inviting innovative Irish food producers to apply by 30 January for the chance to bring their products to shelves across the country.
This year’s winners were chosen following a nationwide call-out that saw emerging food and drinks producers from all over the Ireland apply to take part. In September, 30 finalists were shortlisted and saw their products go on sale in Aldi stores nationwide as part of a two-week Specialbuys promotion with these three winners coming out on top as high performers and fan favourites.
The Grow with Aldi 2025 winners are Barry John’s Chip Shop Curry Sausages from Cavan, Dublin-based Supernature Snacks which creates chocolate snacks made with natural ingredients. Their range includes Peanut Butter Cups, Hazelnut Clusters and Chocolate Covered Almonds and Tyrone’s Oatco Superfuel’s range of oat-based energy balls made with wholesome ingredients. Made using oats, dates and natural flavours, the range includes Caramelised Biscuit, Hazelnut Chocolate and Pistachio Crispy Energy Balls.
All three winners will now have their products available in 166 Aldi stores nationwide from 8 January, allowing Aldi customers to discover the finest Irish artisan food at unbeatable prices.
Speaking about the win, Barry Crowe of Barry John Sausages said: “We are absolutely delighted. As a family-run business, this opportunity means so much to us and represents a huge milestone in our journey. Seeing our Chip Shop Curry Sausages land on shelves nationwide is incredibly exciting. We can’t wait for customers across Ireland to be able to access our sausages in Aldi stores!”
Speaking about the announcement, Rachael O’Connor, Buying Director at Aldi Ireland, said: “We are delighted to announce this year’s Grow with Aldi winners, showing just how much talent and innovation exists across Ireland. Seeing their products make it to shelves nationwide is what the programme is all about, and now we’re encouraging the next wave of Irish producers to take that leap and apply for 2026.”
Applications for Grow with Aldi 2026 are now open and will be accepted until 30 January. For more on the Grow with Aldi programme, visit growwithAldi.ie.