Aldi celebrates 40 wins at Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards
Aldi, along with its suppliers, secured 40 awards at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards, including 15 gold, 12 silver and 13 bronze medals
Print8 October 2024
Aldi and its team of Irish suppliers and producers enjoyed success at this year’s Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards, walking away with 40 awards across multiple categories, including 15 gold medals, 12 silver medals and 13 bronze medals.
The extremely competitive and renowned food awards were presented on 4 October at a ceremony in Dingle, Co. Kerry, where the very best of Irish food was on display.
Standout winners
Among the standout winners was the Specially Selected Irish Wagyu Rib Eye Joint with Irish Atlantic Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper Infused Beef Marrow, which was awarded a prestigious gold medal in the Beef- Roast category. This product is produced exclusively for Aldi by ABP Cahir.
This year, Aldi’s gold medal-winning products were produced by Oakpark Foods, ABP Cahir, Silverhill Duck, IGWT, Cashel Farmhouse Cheesemakers, Crust & Crumb Ltd, O’Haras Bakery, Folláin, and CPAC Foods to name a few – highly valued Irish suppliers whom Aldi is proud to collaborate with all year round.
Quality produce
At Aldi, we are proud to partner with producers up and down the country to deliver the very best quality Irish produce to our customers,” said Colin Breslin, managing director, Buying & Services, Aldi Ireland.
On behalf of everyone at Aldi, Breslin congratulated its suppliers and buying teams on this fantastic achievement.
Now in its 17th year, the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland.
With more than 150 categories, it recognises and rewards the best of Irish food and drink.
Judging process
The judging process, developed in conjunction with UCC, is regarded as an industry ‘gold’ standard worldwide with each product subjected to a blind taste test that sees packaging and identifying features removed to ensure a level playing field for products from both large and small producers.
The judging panel is composed of food experts from a variety of backgrounds, including chefs, restaurateurs, academics, journalists, authors, food champions, caterers and enthusiastic home cooks.
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