Munster meat firm signs €125m deal with Aldi and they’re recruiting new staff

Dawn Meats has signed a new deal with Aldi worth €125m that will see the Waterford-based company expand its production facility that allows them to supply the retail giant.

The deal also means that the business is looking to recruit 15 new staff members to join their team to help them keep up with the 35% increase in stock that they will be supplying to the chain.

The family-owned business will launch six new lines with Aldi as part of the major deal – which is worth €25m every year for the next five years.

Niall Browne, Dawn Meats CEO said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with ALDI for this significant contract. For over 10 years now, we have been proud to be involved with ALDI Ireland’s success story providing an increasing range of consistent quality and sustainably sourced meat products.

“We look forward to continue developing, growing and innovating with ALDI, building on our long-standing successful relationship.”

Colin Breslin, Managing Director of Buying and Services, ALDI Ireland said: “We are delighted to extend our relationship with Dawn Meats, a company that shares our commitment to quality and sustainability. This continued partnership ensures that our customers can enjoy the best Irish beef, sourced sustainably, and produced to the highest standards.”

Meanwhile in Cork, another food company expansion is bringing 60 jobs to Charleville as a new Cheestring factory is set to open in the North Cork town.