Celebration for Centra suppliers as they claim 19 awards at Blas na hÉireann

The Inspired by Centra range saw 11 products receiving awards, six of which were gold

15 Centra suppliers took home seven gold, five silver and seven bronze awards

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Centra food producers have claimed 19 accolades at this year’s Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards, including seven gold awards. Celebrating the very best of food and drink, Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards is the largest competition on the island of Ireland for quality Irish produce. The awards, announced on 2 October, saw 15 Centra suppliers take home seven gold, five silver and seven bronze awards for their products available in Centra stores across Ireland.

The expertly created Inspired by Centra range came out on top with 11 products receiving awards, six of which were gold. Working with trusted suppliers nationwide, the Inspired by Centra gold winning products include the Inspired by Centra Irish Rotisserie Chicken supplied by Carton Bros, Co. Cavan, Inspired by Centra Irish Angus Sirloin Steak with pink peppercorn butter produced by Kepak, Co. Cork, Inspired by Centra Potato Gratin produced by Ballymaguire in Dublin and Inspired by Centra Overnight oats produced by Fresh Cut Foods, Co. Dublin.

Speaking on the success of Centra’s suppliers, Ian Allen, managing director, Centra said: “As the leading Irish Convenience retailer, we pride ourselves on offering quality Irish produce for our customers to enjoy. Our trusted suppliers scooping 19 accolades at this year’s awards demonstrates this. The Blas accreditation is a testament to Centra’s quality products from trusted Irish suppliers available across our network of 480 Centra stores nationwide.”

Now in its 14th year, Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards sees competition from a range of top-quality Irish producers across 32 counties.

With over 480 stores, Centra employs almost 11,000 people and serves over three million customers per week. Centra invests more than €240 million in local communities per annum, which is the equivalent of €4.5 million per week through a combination of payments to local suppliers, acquisition of local business services, wages, charitable donations and local sponsorships.

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