Three Irish food Producers achieve Nationwide recognition with ALDI

ALDI Ireland has 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 January 8^th. The announcement comes as ALDI opens applications for the 2026 programme, inviting innovative Irish food producers to apply by January 30^th 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 Sausages (Barry Crowe) is a family-run business based in Lurganboy, Co. Cavan, specialising in artisanal sausages made using Bord Bia Certified pork. Their winning Chip Shop Curry Sausages (€3.99 ) deliver bold, nostalgic flavour with quality craftsmanship, making them a firm favourite for hearty family meals.

Supernature Snacks (Noele McEvoy) is a Dublin-based business that creates delicious chocolate snacks made with carefully selected natural ingredients. Their winning range includes Peanut Butter Cups, Hazelnut Clusters and Chocolate Covered Almonds (€2.25 ), all crafted without processed sugars or artificial additives. Rich, indulgent and better-for-you, they offer a feel-good treat without compromising taste.

• Oatco Superfuel (Laura Murphy) is a Co. Tyrone-based business producing a range of oat-based energy balls made with wholesome ingredients. Crafted using oats, dates and natural flavours, the winning range includes Caramelised Biscuit, Hazelnut Chocolate and Pistachio Crispy Energy Balls (€2.79). Packed with flavour and goodness, they’re the perfect on-the-go snack for busy days or a post-workout boost.

All three winners will now have their products available in 166 ALDI stores nationwide from January 8^th, 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 to be named one of this year’s Grow with ALDI winners. 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, and we’re very grateful to ALDI and the Grow team for their support throughout the process. We can’t wait for customers across Ireland to be able to access our sausages in ALDI stores!”

Noele McEvoy of Supernature Snacks said: “We’re thrilled to be chosen as one of the Grow with ALDI 2025 winners. The programme has been an amazing platform for our business and having the chance to bring our delicious treats to a national audience is a huge achievement for us. We’re incredibly thankful to ALDI for believing in our products and supporting small Irish producers, and we hope ALDI shoppers love our snacks as much as we do.”

Laura Murphy of Oatco Superfuel said: “Being selected as a Grow with ALDI winner is a huge vote of confidence for our business. Oatco was created to deliver great-tasting energy using simple, wholesome ingredients, and having the opportunity to bring that to shoppers nationwide is incredibly rewarding. We are so excited to see our energy balls land in stores across the country.”

With the Grow with ALDI 2025 winners now confirmed and their products set to land in ALDI stores nationwide from January 8^th, the programme once again highlights the exceptional talent and ambition of Irish food and drink producers. From family-run businesses to innovative emerging brands, this year’s winners showcase the quality and creativity found right across the island of Ireland.

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 January 30th, 2026 - could you be next?

For more information on the Grow with ALDI programme, visit:  www.growwithaldi.ie

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