Tipperary baker Julia Sommer’s Award-Winning Sourdough hits ALDI shelves!

A rising talent in the world of baking, Julia Sommer from Templemore, Co. Tipperary is set to see her passion for sourdough come to life in 163 ALDI stores nationwide. As the winner of the 2024 Rise with ALDI competition, Julia’s Sourdough will be available to customers across Ireland from April 3rd. This exciting milestone marks the start of a new chapter for Julia, whose love for baking and dedication to perfecting her craft has earned her a spot on ALDI’s shelves.

Julia’s passion for baking was inspired by her mother and grandfather in Berlin. After perfecting her seeded sourdough recipe, Julia entered ALDI’s Rise with ALDI competition, competing against hundreds of talented amateur bakers. Coming out on top, her winning sourdough will now be available in all 163 ALDI stores across Ireland for a 12-month period, priced at €2.49.

As part of ALDI’s commitment to supporting local talent and promoting high-quality, locally produced products, Julia’s Sourdough will be made by trusted Irish supplier, O’Haras of Foxford. This follows ALDI’s long-standing history of offering Irish shoppers the finest, fresh-baked products from homegrown bakers.

Julia Sommer, Rise with ALDI winner 2024 said: “Winning Rise with ALDI has been an incredible journey! From a family tradition at home, to seeing my creation in stores nationwide, it is honestly a dream come true. I’m incredibly grateful to ALDI for this opportunity and can only hope that those at home will love this bread as much as my family and I do.” 

Laurence Kelly, Buying Director at ALDI, added: “The Rise with ALDI competition showcases the extraordinary talent of amateur bakers across Ireland. Julia’s Sourdough is a true testament to her passion and skill, and we are proud to support local producers by bringing her high-quality bread to our customers nationwide. With the ongoing popularity of sourdough bread, we’re confident that Julia’s Sourdough will be a big hit with our customers.”

Julia’s Sourdough €2.49 is available in 163 ALDI stores nationwide from April 3rd.

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