Almost 40% of Lidl products sourced from Irish suppliers

Discount supermarket Lidl has trebled its spend on Irish products since 2009, with growth set to continue “apace”.

The Oireachtas committee on agriculture heard the retailer currently employs 3,059 people across 140 locations in Ireland.

At present, almost 40% of Lidl’s grocery range is sourced from 159 Irish suppliers and manufacturers covering categories such as fresh meat and poultry; cooked and breakfast meats; dairy, fruit, and vegetables; breads; cakes; eggs; spring water; juices; drinks; and pet food.