Lidl Finland

Lidl, a chain of German grocery stores which launched in Finland in 2002. It is among the 40 largest companies in the country. At present, Lidl operates 180 stores in Finland. Lidl Finland controls 10% of the market in Finland. 

Lidl Finland employs 5000 people and achieved a turnover of € 1.8 billion in 2019. 

Lidl Finland offers an array of products in the following categories: 

Savoury Grocery: canned peas, tuna, pasta, ketchup, etc..

Sweet Grocery: cereal, chocolate biscuits,coffee, etc.

Chilled & Fresh Food: chicken breast fillet, pizza,eggs,etc.

Dairy: cheese, yoghurt, milk, etc.

Drinks: sports drinks, coconut drink,juice, etc.

Frozen Food: ice cream, fish sticks, shrimp, etc.

Personal Care: baby care, oral care, fragrances, etc. 

Household: detergents and softeners

Lidl Finland also provides gluten-free and organic products.

Lidl Finland offers products from the following private labels:

• Fairglobe
• Vemondo
• Bio-organic

Furthermore, the company obtained certificates from UTZ, Rainforest Alliance, Fair trade, Organic, MSC and ASC.

Lidl Finland operates 3 distribution centres in the country.

Lidl Finland has been taking measures to reduce plastic. In fact, the firm aims to reduce plastic waste by 36 tonnes each year. In order to achieve this, Lidl Finland stopped selling plastic disposables. The business is also working towards replacing plastic with recyclable alternatives.