Centra’s Irish food producers claim 19 awards at this year’s Blas na hÉireann
The awards were won across the Centra, Inspired by Centra, Superquinn and Moo’d brands
7 October 2024
Centra’s Irish food producers have claimed 19 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.
The grocery retailer’s producers took home four Gold awards, eight Silver awards and seven Bronze awards.
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.
The big wins include 10 products from the Inspired by Centra range, including three Gold Awards – Inspired By Centra Berry Coulis with Yogurt and Granola and Inspired By Centra Overnight Oats, Vanilla Yoghurt with Blueberries & Strawberries both by FreshCut Food Services as well as the Inspired By Centra Cold Pressed Turmeric Shot by Sunshine Juice.
The Inspired by Centra range is ‘expertly created to bring customers a range with value in mind without compromising on taste or quality’.
Other award winners within the Inspired by Centra range include new salad ranges – Inspired by Centra Chicken & Miso Salad (bronze) and Inspired by Centra Torn Ham, Free range egg and Coleslaw salad (silver), made by the producer Deli Lites.
Key award winners
Key award winners from the Centra range include customer favourites such as Centra Belgian Chocolate Brownie slices by Couverture Desserts, Centra Crème Fraiche by Clona Dairy and Centra Irish rapeseed Oil by Newgrange Gold.
Speaking of the awards, Luke Hanlon, Managing Director of Centra, stated, “As the leading Irish convenience retailer, we take pride in offering high-quality Irish produce to our customers.
“The fact that our trusted suppliers have won 19 accolades at this year’s awards is a testament to this commitment.
“The Blas accreditation highlights the quality of Centra’s products from trusted Irish suppliers, available across our network of Centra stores nationwide.”
Now in its 17th year, Blas na hÉireann, sees competition from a range of top-quality Irish producers across 32 counties.
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