The Kickstart Class of 2025 has landed in Lidl and we’ve been picking our favourites out of the 17 small and local businesses.
Each small business enjoys a ‘foot-up’ as part of a six-month development programme which is backed by the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA).
The new suppliers receive dedicated business support from Lidl's in-house experts helping to advance their product, brand and business with practical guidance on how to scale production, drive production efficiency, as well as support around product development and packaging.
Now in its eighth year, Lidl Northern Ireland has invested more than £4 million in Kickstart, supporting 45 local agri-food producers and showcasing over 52 innovative home-grown products to half a million weekly customers in Northern Ireland.
The lineup this year
From hearty convenience meals like Big Pot Co’s Beef Stew and McAtamney's Gourmet Kitchen BBQ Pulled Pork, to health-focused options such as Jackson Roze’s Elderberry, Ginger and Turmeric Shots and Steeper Culture’s Sparkling Tea and Kombucha, this year’s Kickstart range offers something for everyone.
Shoppers can also indulge in baked favourites like New Found Joy’s Mini Bites and Bakers Wee Buns’ Traditional Jam Bakes, sweet treats including Dukes Ultra-Premium Ice Cream and Al Gelato’s handmade Gelato, as well as wellness essentials like SleepSound’s Pillow Spray and Serenity Balm. With such a wide variety, Lidl customers can look forward to discovering an exciting selection of local Northern Irish products to enjoy at home.
Our personal favourites
Our 6 top picks from the Kickstart Class of 2025 focus on wellness (pillow spray), natural ingredients, good for your gut, health-focussed snacks and drinks. We’ve tried them all and will be watching in store to see which products will be kept on a more permanent basis.
- Jackson Roze’s Elderberry, Ginger and Turmeric Shots
- Steeper Culture’s Sparkling Tea and Kombucha
- SleepSound’s Pillow Spray and Serenity Balm
- Super Nature 4 ingredient snack cups
- Mary Ellen’s Meadow Artisan drinks with wild herbs
- Sarah’s Living Bliss Balls
Limited Edition
Get in store quick though, because when they run out of stock that’s them gone. Our local Lidl really didn’t have a lot left!
