Lidl partner with Mayo artisan suplier Harvest Moon

LIDL Ireland’s successful supplier development programme, Kickstart, has returned for the fourth consecutive year bringing the retailer’s customers 68 exciting new Irish-made products, while supplies last.

This year’s programme features Mayo-based brand Harvest Moon.

Harvest Moon has taken part in Kickstart since the programme launched in 2017 with their hugely popular hummus selection. As a result of the partnership, the artisan supplier has been able to invest in new machinery which increased their capacity for larger orders and consequently grew their operations significantly.

This year, Westport-based Harvest Moon will be supplying Lidl with a range of healthy and delicious products including staples such as their Sweet Potato Vegan Hummus (€3.95), Vegan Pesto (€4.99) and Vegan Pate (€4.99), while also introducing new unique flavour varieties such as Spicy Vegan Hummus (€3.95), Honey & Ginger Hummus Dressing (€3.95) and Red Pepper Soup (€2.99).

Lidl’s Kickstart products will be in all 202 stores across Ireland and Northern Ireland from July 30 for a limited time.

The Kickstart programme, which is backed by Bord Bia, is designed to support small and medium Irish food and drink businesses grow their brand and build their supply network, particularly during this time of economic uncertainty.

Since 2017, Lidl has invested €1 million in the programme and this year, 33 Irish suppliers have been given the opportunity to showcase their products.