SuperValu’s Irish producers win 102 awards at Blas na hÉireann
This brings the total number of awards won by SuperValu producers over the last three years up to 315 awards across SuperValu Own Brand, SuperValu Signature Tastes, Food Academy, The Happy Pear and Moo’d Ice-Cream
Print7 October 2024
SuperValu, Irish producers won 102 awards at this year’s Blás na hÉireann, the Irish food awards, which took place from Thursday 3 October – Saturday 5 October in Dingle, Co Kerry.
This years wins for the grocery retailer, include 29 Gold, 21 Silver, and 32 Bronze awards, along with several speciality categories.
SuperValu’s Signature Tastes and Own Brand range took home a total of 38 awards.
Included in the Gold award line up was SuperValu Signature Tastes Sweet Tomato & Chilli Chutney produced by Irish producer Folláin.
Folláin
Folláin who took home a Gold and two Bronze awards, specialise in Fresh Fruit Preserves, Marmalades, Jams, Relishes, Salsas, and Chutneys.
Situated in the heart of rural West Cork, their products are ‘crafted from 100% natural ingredients’.
Food Academy producers
Food Academy producers, a cornerstone of SuperValu’s support for start-up and early-stage food and drink Irish businesses also collected an impressive 64 awards, including Supreme Champion for Shannon Forrest and Declan Malone from Rívesci in Co. Tipperary.
Valentia Island Vermouth from Co. Kerry won Best Artisan Producer and Killadoon Milk from Co. Kildare won Best Start Up.
Food Academy producers also collected three Chef’s Larders for Coole Farm’s Mixed Leaves, Clonmore Farm’s Spinach Leaves and Roll It Pastry’s Puff Pastry.
Baska Bakery from Co. Meath, a fifth-generation bakery and a Food Academy producer, won Gold for its Organic White Country Sourdough.
About Blas na hÉireann
During the Blas na hÉireann judging, which took place over June and July, over 3,000 entries were judged.
Products from every county in Ireland were entered to win bronze, silver or gold awards in over 170 food and drink categories, as well as key awards like Supreme Champion and Best Artisan Producer.
Commenting on this year’s award wins, Luke Hanlon, managing director, SuperValu said, “2024 has been another incredible year for SuperValu’s Irish Producers at the Blas na hÉireann awards, with our local Irish producers once again being recognised for their exceptional quality, range and innovation.”
Read more: Rívesci crowned Supreme Champion at Blas na hÉireann 2024
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