SuperValu Irish producers win big at Blás na hÉireann Awards
This brings the total awards achieved by SuperValu producers to 96
Print10 October 2025
SuperValu, Irish Producers secured a remarkable number of wins across multiple categories at the 2025 Blás na hÉireann Awards.
The Blás na hÉireann Awards took place from Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 October in Dingle, Co. Kerry.
This brings the total awards achieved by SuperValu producers to 96 spanning across SuperValu Own Brand, SuperValu Signature Tastes, Food Academy and The Happy Pear ranges.
Among this year’s accolades were multiple gold, silver, and bronze awards, along with recognition in a variety of speciality categories including Chef’s Larder & Best Start Up.
These wins highlight the outstanding quality and innovation of SuperValu’s Irish producers and reflect the breadth of products proudly sourced from communities across the country.
Commenting, Luke Hanlon, managing director, SuperValu, said: “2025 has been a remarkable year for SuperValu’s Irish producers at the Blás na hÉireann awards, where our local suppliers were celebrated once again for their quality, innovation, and diverse offering.
“Supporting homegrown talent has always been at the core of SuperValu, and it’s inspiring to see these producers receive the recognition they truly deserve. We remain committed to championing the very best of Irish food.”
Signature Tastes and Own Brand
SuperValu’s Signature Tastes and Own Brand ranges stood out once again, with a strong showing across several award categories.
There were 12 Gold medal winners which included standout products such as Signature Tastes Irish Organic Salmon Darnes, Signature Tastes Irish Whiskey BBQ Sauce, Signature Tastes Allenwood Cheese & Signature Tastes Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
Food Academy producers were once again outstanding winners, with producers securing 51 awards in total, with golds for Valentia Island Vermouth and Coffee House Lane’s Aikenhead blend.
One of Food Academy’s newest producers starting in 2025, Nice Ice Cream from Roscommon, won The Blás na hÉireann Best Start Up as well as silver & bronze.
Julia & Alexander from Odesa, have combined their passion for organic fruits and premium ingredients with high quality organic Irish milk, to create a range of exquisite ice creams & refreshing sorbets.
The Happy Pear won six awards with The Lovely Basil Pesto and Sweet Beet Hummus winning Golds, along with three Silver for The Happy Hummus, Tomato Ketchup, Sweet Potato & Squash Soup and one Bronze award for Spicy Red Pepper Pesto.
Artie Clifford, Chairperson at Blás na hEireann, commented: “Every year the standard rises, and 2025 has been no exception.
“To see the talent from Irish producers from right across the island is wonderful, it is a real testament to the skill, creativity and resilience of Ireland’s food producers.
Making it to the finalist stage alone is a huge achievement, and to win at Blás is something of which to be incredibly proud. Irish food and drink producers continue to go from strength to strength, and it is a joy to celebrate that strength and that community here in Dingle.”
Supporting local
SuperValu has long championed locally, Irish-sourced food and drink, working with more than 1,800 suppliers, and this year’s wins further emphasise the variety and excellence across all categories: from meats and dairy to innovative new products.
Now in its 18th year, the Blás na hÉireann awards celebrates the very best food and drink from across the island of Ireland.
With thousands of entries spanning over 180 categories, it is recognised as an industry gold standard, where products are blind tasted by expert chefs, restaurateurs, academics, and journalists.
SuperValu’s continued success at the awards underscores the retailer’s commitment to championing the highest quality Irish food and drink.
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