SuperValu and Centra win 116 awards at the Great Taste Awards
Print6 August 2024
SuperValu and Centra excelled at this year’s Great Taste Awards, winning a total of 116 awards – the highest number of award wins among Irish retailers.
The wins mark a significant achievement for both brands with SuperValu receiving 113 awards, while Centra earned 52.
The success is a testament to both brands commitment to supporting local Irish producers, whose dedication, innovation and craftsmanship contribute to the exceptional quality of their products.
Of the 116 winning awards, 74 are proudly Irish, highlighting SuperValu and Centra’s continued commitment to promoting and celebrating local and Irish.
Local Irish suppliers
Some of this year’s Great Taste Award winners include, dairy providers Clóna Dairy based in Clonakilty, West Cork, Ice-Cream Treats, County Cavan since 2013, Dunn’s of Dublin, and Oliver Carty meats.
The Happy Pear, also exclusively available at SuperValu and Centra, won a total of 10 awards, including, The Happy Pear Lovely Basil Pesto that won a 2-star award for the second year in a row.
SuperValu’s premium Signature Tastes range picked up 60 awards.
This range is carefully selected for its exceptional quality and all sourced from SuperValu’s trusted partners across the island of Ireland, while the Inspired by Centra range garnered 17 awards, including accolades for Inspired by Centra Cold Pressed Ginger Shot, Inspired by Centra Irish Maple & Honey Bacon Loin and Inspired by Centra Angus Striploin Steak, solidifying its status as Ireland’s leading convenience retailer.
3-star award
Eight SuperValu products earned the highly sought after 3-star award, including; SuperValu Seeded Round Brown Soda Bread, SuperValu Signature Tastes Smoked Rack of Bacon, SuperValu Signature Tastes Taleggio Cheese, SuperValu Signature Tastes Gorgonzola Cheese, SuperValu Signature Tastes Comte Cheese, SuperValu Signature Tastes Riojan Chorizo Cular, SuperValu Crème Fraiche and SuperValu Signature Tastes Applewood Smoked Salmon.
Commening on the 116 awards, Luke Hanlon, interim managing director of SuperValu and Centra, said: “This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved with both brands, including our retailers and suppliers, who consistently strive to deliver quality food to our customers nationwide.
“This incredible result of 116 awards celebrates that dedication. A special thank you to our brilliant Irish producers, whose well-deserved recognition from these awards sets SuperValu and Centra apart as two of Ireland’s leading retailers.
For more information of SuperValu and Centra’s awards at the Great Taste Awards visit www.supervalu.ie and www.centra.ie.
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