Lidl Ireland has announced a new supply deal with Monaghan-based supplier McCaghey Turkeys which will see its fresh and pre-prepared Irish turkeys stocked across all 223 Lidl stores across the island of Ireland. The new deal comes ahead of the festive season which Lidl Ireland predicts will see shoppers gobble up more than 90,000 turkeys this Christmas.
Among the festive products available at Lidl stores are Mc Caghey’s traditional Fresh Turkeys and Deluxe Bronze Free Range Slow Grown Turkeys as well as its Boned & Rolled Stuffed Turkey Joint and Boneless Turkey Breast Joint which have seen a surge in demand from shoppers prioritising convenience when preparing Christmas dinner.
Established in 1951, McCaghey Turkeys has grown to become Ireland’s largest family-owned turkey processor offering “the gold standard in turkey products” with all turkey farms fully Bord Bia approved and the company renowned for its succulent meat and commitment to freshness, quality and innovation. McCaghey Turkeys is a longstanding partner to Lidl Ireland, having supplied the retailer with quality 100% Irish meat since 2009. Since then, the partnership has grown to see the contract with Lidl expand into new product lines and increased supply of its best-selling turkey products as Lidl Ireland continues its ambitious growth plans to extend its store network across the country and bring its quality products at market-leading value to more Irish shoppers. Over the past, five years Lidl have grown their McCaughey’s seasonal range of turkey products from 14 to 22 this year. Since the beginning of the partnership, McCaghey Turkeys has enjoyed strong growth in the sector and is now a major employer in County Monaghan, with a team of 150 staff.
Pat McCaghey, McCaghey Turkeys said:
“McCaghey’s Turkeys has been operating for three generations, since 1951, and we’re very proud to have grown the business from a farm of just nine birds to becoming Ireland’s largest family-owned turkey processor. What has remained from day one is our commitment to guaranteeing the finest and freshest poultry products and we know that when it comes to quality and taste, we offer the best of the best.
It’s an enormous privilege to farm and supply Christmas turkeys which we know are enjoyed by thousands of families across Ireland every year. Working in partnership with Lidl, we’re delighted to secure this new contract and provide even more families with their Christmas turkey. Whether it’s our traditional fresh turkeys large enough to feed full families, or our convenience range of turkey breast joints, we’ve got Lidl shoppers covered this Christmas.”
Robert Hatton, Buying Director at Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland said:
“At Lidl, we are dedicated to supporting local suppliers and providing the very highest quality Irish produce to our customers at market leading value. This latest supply deal in our ongoing partnership with McCaghey Turkeys reflects that commitment and we’re very proud to be able to offer 100% Irish turkeys farmed to the highest standards.
We’ve seen serious demand for our turkeys, including a real surge in shoppers opting for smaller turkey joints which are more convenient to cook with minimal preparation time. This year will be no exception and we predict to sell over 90,000 turkeys before Christmas Day. Customers know they can rely on us for the best quality, locally sourced produce at affordable prices, so we’re preparing for a busy festive period.”
Earlier this year, Lidl Ireland released its latest Supplier & Business Partner Impact Report which found that more than €1.6 billion worth of goods and services was procured from Irish suppliers and business partners by the retailer in 2023. A total of €1.1 billion worth of goods was procured from the Irish agri-food industry, with €800 million staying within Lidl Ireland’s operations to be sold through its local store network and more than €300 million exported internationally through Lidl’s expansive network of stores, showcasing the best of Irish produce on the global stage.
For further information and to view Lidl’s full range of products and instore offers please visit www.Lidl.ie
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