Centra tops Blas na hÉireann Awards

Liz and Dermot Skehan, Fresh Cut Foods. Photograph: Manuela Dei Grandi.

Centra’s Irish food producers win 23 awards at Blas na hÉireann, leading the convenience sector with standout Irish products

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Centra’s Irish food producers have claimed 23 awards at this year’s Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards.

The awards, announced on Friday, 3 October, saw Centra producers take home the most awards in the convenience market.

Celebrating and recognising the finest Irish food and drink products, Blas na hÉireann awards are the largest blind tasting event of quality Irish products on the island, with producers nationwide competing for the prestigious accolades.

Big wins

The big wins contain six products from the Inspired by Centra range, including:

• Inspired By Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice by Sunshine Juice (Gold).
• Inspired By Centra Berry Coulis with Yogurt and Granola by Freshcut Foods (Silver) and Inspired By Centra Yule Log by Couverture
  Desserts Ltd (Silver).

The Inspired by Centra range is expertly created to bring customers a range with value in mind without compromising on taste or quality.

Key award winners from the Centra range include:

• Centra Streaky Smoked Rashers by Oliver Carty Ltd (Silver)
• Centra Sriracha Quick Fry Steak by Dawn Meats (Silver)
• Centra Strawberry Kefir by Clona Dairy Products Ltd (Silver)

Speaking about the awards, Luke Hanlon, managing director of Centra, stated: “As Ireland’s leading convenience retailer, we are proud to bring customers the very best of Irish produce.

“The success of our trusted suppliers, who have earned 23 accolades at this year’s awards, is a strong reflection of this commitment.

“The Blas accreditation is further recognition of the quality behind Centra’s products, sourced from trusted Irish suppliers and available across our nationwide network of Centra stores.”

Now in its 18th year, Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards sees competition from a range of top-quality Irish producers across 32 counties.

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