Kerry agrees 2m deal to make infant formula for Lidl [Video]

Lidl Ireland and Kerry Dairy Ireland have agreed a €2m supply deal for a new infant formula range to be sold under the retailer’s private label.

The companies have been in business together for more than two decades, and the agreement will see Kerry develop the formula at its site in Charleville, Co Cork for sale in Lidl’s 223 stores across Ireland.

“Kerry Dairy Ireland has been a strategic partner and supplier to Lidl Ireland for over 20 years and we’re proud to continue building on this partnership and working with the Lidl team to collaboratively deliver sustainable, innovative solutions with the expertise of our teams across research and development, consumer insights, food safety and manufacturing,” said Tim Gault, commercial director of Kerry Dairy Ireland.

“As a world leader in sustainable nutrition, and as a household Irish brand, we’re delighted to work with Lidl to expertly develop this new product range. We’re also thrilled to …