FOOD NI MEMBERS SUCCESS AT BLAS NA HEIREANN IRISH FOOD AWARDS
The annual Blas nah Eireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle, Co. Kerry is a highlight for
so many of our members. They always punch well above their weight and 2024 was
no exception.
Among those who were presented with the iconic crystal trophies were Morelli’s who
won Gold for their Mango Sorbet and Bronze for Raspberry Sorbet. With Glastry
Farm taking the Silver for Mango and Passionfruit Sorbet, it was a clean sweep for
Ulster in the category.
There was also a Chef’s Larder award for Carol’s Stock Market ‘s Cottage Bone
Broth and other Chef’s Larder prizes for Fresh Lovage Oil and Truffle Butter from En
Place Foods; Crawford’s Rock Seaweed Seasoning with Smoked Whiskey Toasted
Garlic, Nori and Rosemary.
In Antrim, Dundarave Estate won Bronze for their Apple Cider Vinegar and Fred C
Robinson won Bronze for their Traditional Cooked Ham. There was a Silver award
for Glens of Antrim’s Lir Red Crest Irish Whiskey. Golden Popcorn took Gold for
Salty and Sweet Dynamic Duo and Bronze for Sweet Love Story as did Melting Pot
Fudge’s Simply Better Handmade Vanilla Fudge.
Suki Tea won Bronze for their Bramble Tea while Tempted Cider won Gold for
Strawberry Cider and two Bronze awards for Medium and Session Ciders.
Thompson’s took Gold for their Tesco Finest Tea, Silver for Thompson’s Peppermint
and Bronze for Thompson’s Irish Breakfast as well as Best in County.
For Armagh, there were two Gold awards for Avondale Foods with Dunnes Stores
Bombay Potato Salad and Dunnes Simply Better Puttanesca and Pecorino Cheese
Pasta Salad. Burren Balsamics took Gold for their Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
infused in Bushmills Whiskey Barrels, two Silvers for Proper Digestive Biscuits and
Stout and Treacle Mustard and Bronze for Blackberry and Thyme infused Balsamic.
Daily Bake won Bronze for their Lidl Deluxe Premium Gravy. There was a Gold for
Jackson Roze Ginger Wine with Clove and Silver for their Ginger with Elderberry
Shot.
Craic Foods won Silver for a Fiery Jalapeno Relish.
There was a Gold and a Bronze for L’Artisan Foods for Pastel de Bacalhau and Caril
de Camarao y Frango respectively, Gold for Long Meadow’s Blossom Burst Cider
and Silvers for Apple Cider Vinegar and Rhubarb and Honey Cider. White’s Oats
won Silver for their Tesco Apple and Cinnamon Sachet. Jackson Roze won Best in
County.
In Down, Clandeboye Estate’s Raspberry and White Chocolate Greek Style Yoghurt
was awarded Gold, while Crawford’s Rock took Gold with Loaded Fries Seasoning
no food waste. Deli Lites took Silver for a Signature Tastes and Inspired by Centra
Torn Ham, Free Range Egg and Coleslaw Salad and two Bronzes for Signature
Tastes and Inspired by Centra Chicken and Miso Salad and Super Greens and
Grains Salad.
Two Stacks took Bronze for Double Irish Cream Liqueur and Steeper Culture won
Bronze for Cherry Lime Sparkling Tea Infusion. Clandeboye was awarded Best in
County and Best New Product for Ireland.
Cavanagh Free Range Eggs in Fermanagh won Bronze for their Large eggs while
Kettyle Foods took Silver for Matriarch Salt Moss SuperAged Bife de Terre and
Bronze for Salt Moss Aged Ribeye Steak. Kettyle also won Best in County.
In Tyrone En Place won two Silver awards for their Meat Merchant Smoked Chilli
Ketchup and Melilot Sweet Clover Vinegar and two Bronzes for Salted Butter and
Dulse and Irish Sea Salt Butter. They also took Best in County.
