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Aldi did €30m business with local Kildare producers in 2020
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Aldi Ireland today announced details of its continued significant contribution to County Kildare’s economy and the impact of its charity partnerships across the county.
In 2020, Aldi sourced €30m of locally produced food and drink from Kildare based suppliers. Aldi partners with 14 Kildare producers including long-term relationships with JZ Flowers International, Bird’s Eye Ireland, and Bord na Mona. Last year it began working with three new Kildare suppliers for the first time.
Aldi will boost its annual national spend on Irish food and drink by 17.5% in 2021 to €1BN, with further opportunities available to Kildare suppliers. Operating eight stores in Kildare, Aldi employs 600 full time staff, spending €10.4M on wages annually. It is seeking to recruit 92 new employees for its Kildare stores this year. Opportunities available include 49 permanent positions.
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A family were reunited with their beloved pet Golden Retriever after a couple out hiking found her wandering the Wicklow Mountains two weeks after she first disappeared.
8 year old golden retriever, Neesha became seperated from her owners on Saturday 23rd of January while out for a family walk on Lughnaguilla, one of the highest mountains in Wicklow.
On February 6th, hikers Ciara Nolan and her partner Francois discovered Neesha in a frail state while climbing the mountain. Together, they managed to carry Neesha down the mountain and contact Ash Animal Rescue centre in Wicklow.
Neesha s owners were located and the dog and family were reunited after being missing for two weeks.