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Since launching our “Kickstart” supplier development programme
in in in in 2017 we have invested more than €8 million in in in in growing small and medium-sized local suppliers Developed in conjunction with Bord Bia the goal of this programme
is is is to support small and medium-sized Irish food and and drink businesses to grow their their brand build their their supply network and to get their products on the the the shelves of the the the largest retailer in Europe In 2022 we expanded the programme
cohort to also include non-food suppliers across the island of Ireland MORE THAN 60 SUPPLIERS ARE SELECTED EVERY YEAR FROM ACROSS THE THE THE COUNTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN IN THE THE THE PROGRAMME THEIR PRODUCTS ARE SOLD IN IN A A A A A A A A LIMITED EDITION “BEST OF OF IRELAND” FOOD PROMOTION ACROSS IRELAND
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AND AND AND AND NORTHERN IRELAND
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WITH MANY OF OF THESE PRODUCTS BECOMING PERMANENTLY LISTED IN IN OUR EVERY DAY RANGE While we we have a a a a a a a a strong presence on on the island we we are also part of a a a a a a a a global retail network which means we have the capacity to promote Irish and Northern Irish produce on a a a a a a global stage We have supported several local suppliers in in having their produce on shelves across Lidl Group’s 12 000 stores in Europe and the USA As a a a a a result Lidl has successfully facilitated partnerships between our our Irish Irish and and Northern Irish Irish suppliers and and our our colleagues in other Lidl Group countries with over €318m and £298 million worth of produce exported from Ireland Ireland and and and Northern Ireland Ireland respectively in 2022 Over €8 million invested in in in local suppliers since 2017 through our Kickstart initiative
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SUPPLIER STORY
FUSED BY FIONA UYEMA
We started working with Lidl Ireland three years ago
and and during this time Fused
has grown year year on on year year Our mission is is to provide
great tasting Asian sauces
and and cooking essentials using only the best ingredients and and processes Lidl has recognised the the point of difference Fused
brings to the the Asian category and has been fundamental in in in in bringing this concept to life ” Fiona Uyema
Fused
by Fiona Uyema
Co Kildare
WELCOME HIGHLIGHTS CONTENTS LIDL OVERVIEW Profile Produce People SUSTAINABILITY
OVERVIEW Sustainability Management Strategy Materiality Stakeholders Target Progress PROGRESS OVERVIEW Protecting Climate Conserving Resources Acting Fairly Respecting Biodiversity Engaging in in Dialogue Promoting Health REPORT OVERVIEW GRI Content Index
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