Golden Popcorn’s Midas touch in securing major Aldi contract

The Antrim-based company will manufacture popcorn under the Snackrite brand for the retail giant’s Irish supermarket in a new multi-bag format.

“We are delighted to secure this contract with Aldi, which is a major stepping stone in our growth journey, particularly in the ROI and GB markets,”​ said Sean McClinton, MD of Golden Popcorn.

“Our recent growth in sales has led to us relocating to bigger premises in Antrim and this new investment will help us scale production and triple our export sales over the next few years.​

“We are excited to begin this new venture with Aldi, who have been fantastic in supporting us with this transition to a new pack format. From the first samples to seeing the product on shelf, their team have been incredibly supportive, which is giving us the confidence to target more new retail customers in what is turning out to be a very valuable market.“​

Golden Popcorn also received a £93,000 ($126,000) grant from Invest NI towards the purchase and installation of new equipment.

“The support we offered to help Golden Popcorn purchase new equipment is helping the company double current production capacity and has enabled it to service a wider range of contracts, particularly in the ROI and GB markets,”​ said John Hood, director of Food and Drink, Invest NI.

Golden Popcorn currently distributes its popcorn to cinemas, retailers and the snack food sectors across the UK and Ireland, and plans to further its footprint into new markets, including the Middle East.

Invest NI’s support is part funded by ERDF under the EU Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020.