Owned by Johnny Lynch, Macroom Buffalo Mozzarella is Ireland’s only producer of artisan buffalo mozzarella. It will supply Aldi’s 130 Irish stores with over half a million packs of locally produced Italian-inspired cheese.
The herd of buffalo is set to grow on his west Cork farm by 40%, to almost 300 animals to fulfil the contract agreement with Aldi. Currently there are six employees on the farm.
Speaking at the announcement Johnny Lynch welcomed the new contract as he seeks to develop his business and hopes “to begin exporting product for the first time next year.”
The security and certainty provided by our partnership with Aldi has enabled us to invest
In May 2015 Aldi became the first Irish supermarket to introduce own-brand Irish made buffalo mozzarella to its stores.
Quality products
Finbar McCarthy, Aldi’s group buying director welcomed the move.
“Our aim is to provide the necessary mentoring to enable food and drink businesses realise their potential and hopefully unearth the next standout Irish supplier like Macroom Buffalo Mozzarella, ensuring Aldi continues to give our customers access to the most innovative and best quality new products from Ireland.”
Johnny Lynch’s Selected Irish Buffalo Mozzarella received a gold award at the World Cheese Awards competing against 3,000 cheeses from 30 different countries.
