Aldi named Retailer of the Year at FreeFrom Food Awards 2022
Print2 November 2022
Aldi has reigned supreme yet again at the 2022 FreeFrom Food Awards, receiving top awards for its range of high-quality and value-for-money FreeFrom products.
The FreeFrom Food Awards returned on 28 October for their first live awards ceremony in two years. Celebrations were in order as Aldi picked up a total of 46 awards including the title of Retailer of the Year,as well as 12 Gold Awards, 15 Silver Awards, nine Bronze Awards and nine Merits across 21 categories.
Now in its seventh year, the FreeFrom Food Awards continues to champion the quality and innovation of Irish FreeFrom food producers who provide excellent alternatives to those with special dietary requirements.
The categories are judged blind by a panel of industry experts, including food bloggers, food writers, and consumers of FreeFrom products. The judging panel make their evaluation based on quality, flavour, aroma, texture, ingredients, price and most importantly – FreeFrom declarations, without prior knowledge of the names of producers and manufacturers.
“We are thrilled to see Aldi recognised on a national level for our amazing range of high-quality FreeFrom products,” said John Curtin, group buying director for Aldi Ireland.
“At Aldi, we take pride in providing tasty alternatives for our customers with additional dietary requirements to ensure they can find and enjoy delicious options without compromise,” he added. “Over the last few years, we have seen an increased demand for our FreeFrom range with Irish shoppers seeking both quality and value for money in this category. Taking home the award for Retailer of the Year is the cherry on top!”
Aldi’s full list of winners from the FreeFrom Food Awards include:
| Award | Category | Product |
| GOLD | Meat Products (Beef, Lamb, Pork) | The Foodie Market Gluten Free Sausages |
| GOLD | Meat Products (Beef, Lamb, Pork) | Butchers Selection Irish Beef Quarter Pounders with a Fiery Habanero Chilli Seasoning |
| GOLD | Meat (Sausages) | The Foodie Market Gluten Free Sausages |
| GOLD | Rice & Corn Cakes | Harvest Morn Corn Cake Thins with Chia |
| GOLD | Confectionary Sweets | Dominion Sugar Free Creamy Butterscotch |
| GOLD | Snacks | Specially Selected Extra Buttery Toffee Popcorn |
| GOLD | Sauces (Cooking) | Specially Selected Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce |
| GOLD | Sauces (Cooking) | Specially Selected Sundried Tomato Pasta Sauce |
| GOLD | Soups | Tasty Carrot & Coriander Soup |
| GOLD | Breakfast Cereal | Kavanagh’s Gluten Free Organic Porridge |
| GOLD | Cakes | The Foodie Market Madeira Cake |
| GOLD | Bars | Specially Selected Nut Bars |
| SILVER | Poultry & Game Products | Gluten Free Chicken – Goujons |
| SILVER | Parent’s Choice | Gluten Free Chicken – Goujons |
| SILVER | Poultry & Game Products | Gluten Free Chicken – Chunks |
| SILVER | Meat Products (Beef, Lamb, Pork) | Butchers Selection Beef Grill Steaks with a Savoury Herb Coating |
| SILVER | Bread (Baps Bagels Baguettes etc.) | The Foodie Market GF Multiseed Thins |
| SILVER | Beer | Brown Bear Gluten Free Lager |
| SILVER | Ready To Cook | The Deli Beetroot Burgers |
| SILVER | Confectionary Sweets | Dominion Sugar Free Creamy Cappuccino |
| SILVER | Confectionary Sweets | Dominion Sugar Free Creamy Strawberry |
| SILVER | Confectionary Chocolate | Roisins Gluten Free Milk Chocolate Bar with Honeycomb Pieces |
| SILVER | Pasta & Pasta Products | Specially Selected Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce |
| SILVER | Sauces (Cooking) | Specially Selected Classic Bolognese Pasta Sauce |
| SILVER | Soups | Specially Selected Mexican Style Bean Soup |
| SILVER | Beverages (Non-alcohol) | Clonbawn Lactose Free Milk |
| SILVER | Cakes | The Foodie Market Coffee Cake |
| BRONZE | Ready To Cook | Specially Selected Sweet Potato Fries |
| BRONZE | Rice & Corn Cakes | Harvest Morn Sea Salt Rice Cakes |
| BRONZE | Biscuits & Cookies | Specially Selected Gluten Free Oat & Raisin Cookies |
| BRONZE | Confectionary Sweets | Dominion Sugar Free Cola Sherbet |
| BRONZE | Confectionary Chocolate | Roisins Gluten Free Mint Flavoured Dark Chocolate Bar |
| BRONZE | Parents’ Choice – Pasta & Pasta Products | The Foodie Market Spaghetti |
| BRONZE | Pasta & Pasta Products | Specially Selected Sundried Tomato Pasta Sauce |
| BRONZE | Soups | Tasty Tomato & Red Pepper Soup |
| BRONZE | Soups | Specially Selected Tomato & Mascarpone Soup |
| MERIT | Meat Products (Beef, Lamb, Pork) | Low Fat, 3% Fat Dinner Burger |
| MERIT | Ready To Cook | The Deli Moroccan Style Falafel |
| MERIT | Ready To Cook | The Deli Sweet Potato Burgers |
| MERIT | Rice & Corn Cakes | Harvest Morn Salt & Vinegar Rice Cakes |
| MERIT | Biscuits & Cookies | The Foodie Market Cookies & Cream |
| MERIT | Biscuits & Cookies | The Foodie Market Chocolate Chip Cookies |
| MERIT | Pasta & Pasta Products | Specially Selected Tomato & Chilli Pasta Sauce |
| MERIT | Sauces (Cooking) | Specially Selected Red Wine & Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce |
| MERIT | Meat | Irish Black Angus Beef Burger with Bacon and Cheese |
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