Global food experts find Alastair’s unique sauce one of life’s luxuries
Portrush-based Irish Black Butter, the producer of a unique sweet/savoury
sauce, has been named Best Artisan Food Production business in Northern
Ireland in an influential global awards for food and drink. The company is a
FoodNI member.
The artisan company, launched by Co Antrim businessman Alastair Bell in 2017
to produce ‘a new taste for Ireland’, gained the important recognition in the
Food and Drink Awards 2024 organised by international lifestyle magazine
LUXlife.
Alastair, commenting on the latest major award for his non-dairy spread that’s
made with Armagh Bramley apples and spices, says: “I am thrilled to have
gained this endorsement of the innovation and quality of my Irish Black Butter
from such an influential publication that circulates worldwide. The award will
help as I continue to promote the product internationally and boost sales ahead
of 2025.
“The awards are designed to showcase a diverse range of companies which
each deliver something different to their customers and clients,” adds Alastair.
Awards coordinator Laura O’Carroll adds: “Recognising greatness across the
food and drink industry has been a tremendous journey, especially as we’ve
seen such dedication, commitment, and innovation across a range of
businesses and individuals. With their devotion to their customers, guests, and
consumers, our winners are set for an exciting new year.”
There were awards too for The Bakery Ballycastle at the Best Traditional
Bakery and for Taste of Enniskillen for its Gourmet Food Trail.
LUXlife is a premium lifestyle publication which was founded in 2015 by the
publishing company AI Global Media Ltd. Shared with a global audience,
LUXlife focuses on a range of topics within the luxury lifestyle industry, featuring
articles on, fashion, beauty, fine dining, travel, luxury real estate and much
more.
In addition to providing readers with regular news and updates on all elements
of luxury lifestyle, it also provides luxury firms with the perfect media platform to
showcase their business to our readership comprised of high net worth
individuals. The awards are now in their eighth year.
