Gilfresh Produce ‘Picked’ to Supply ALDI Ireland with Prepared Vegetables

Gilfresh Produce, leading vegetable growers and packers based in Co. Armagh, are delighted to have been awarded a tender to supply several prepared vegetables lines to ALDI Ireland as part of its ‘Nature’s Pick’ range.

Gilfresh Produce have been supplying ALDI with a wide range of whole head and prepared vegetable products since May 2022. The lines that Gilfresh Produce will supply include Nature’s Pick Carrot Batons, Nature’s Pick Shredded Cabbage, Nature’s Pick Carrot, Cauliflower & Broccoli Florets and Nature’s Pick 5 Veg Soup. These lines are in addition to Gilfresh Produce’s very own Oriental Stir-Fry, which is already available in 161 stores nationwide. Last year, ALDI spent over €1.3M with Gilfresh Produce, showcasing just how popular their products are amongst Irish shoppers.

Gilfresh Produce is a proud family business, first established in 1965 by Thomas Gilpin. Thomas began growing vegetables in a 4-acre field at their family home, with the business now growing in excess of 600 acres per year. Gilfresh continues to go from strength to strength and has firmly established itself as one of Ireland’s leading vegetable growers and packers.

Matthew Johnston, Account Executive with Gilfresh Produce commented: “Since we began supplying ALDI in May 2022, our working relationship has grown from strength to strength. We are delighted that ALDI have awarded Gilfresh these new lines and will take great pride in ensuring that we supply the freshest high-quality products for all ALDI customers to enjoy.”

Welcoming the additional product lines, John Curtin, ALDI Group Buying Director said: “Gilfresh Produce have extended their portfolio of prepared vegetable products since we began working with them in 2022. We are delighted that several of their products are now part of ALDI’s ‘Nature’s Pick’ range, which is highly rated by our customers. At ALDI, we are committed to working with producers like Gilfresh Produce who continue to expand and grow their business, delivering customers a wide range of high-quality products.”