7 Romanian companies on Lidl's private label suppliers list | Progresiv

German discounter Lidl has revealed the names of the 1.024 European factories that supply its private label offer. 7 Romanian companies can be found on that list, with 7 production units owned by Agrana (sugar manufacturer), Chipita (sweets), Dalli (detergents), Fuchs Condimente, Goodmills (bakery), Sofidel (paper products) and Star Foods (chips and other salty snacks).

Lidl's initiative comes as a surprise, as the retailer doesn't usually publish data regarding its business partnerships. "We use goods and raw materials suppliers from around the world. To better develop our private label offer, we can work directly with the manufacturers to find more responsible production methods. Our clients want to know more about the origins and processes that bring our products to life. To the end, it's important that they know exactly who are business partners are", the company said.

In 2018, Lidl exported EUR28m worth of Romanian products, a 40% increase compared to the previous year. Locally manufactured dairy products, oil, beverages or snacks have reached Lidl stores in Belgium, Bulgary, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Slovakia, and Hungary. The data was included in Lidl's second sustainability report, reflecting the March 1, 2017 - February 28, 2019 interval.