The producers of SuperValu have celebrated another successful year at the Blas na hÉireann awards, taking home 102 accolades, in recognition of their outstanding products.
This year’s results bring the amount of awards won by SuperValu products over the past three years up to an incredible 315 awards across its own brand, SuperValu Signature Tastes, Food Academy, the Happy Pear and Moo’d Ice Cream.
SuperValu’s Irish producer wins include 29 gold, 21 silver and 32 bronze awards, as well as those in several specialty categories.
The Signature Tastes and own-brand ranges took home a total of 38 awards, including those for SuperValu Signature Tastes Sweet Tomato & Chilli Chutney, produced by Folláin.
Folláin – which also took home one gold and two bronze awards – specialises in fresh fruit preserves, marmalades, jams, relishes, salsas and chutneys.
Food Academy producers – a cornerstone of SuperValu’s support for start-up and early-stage Irish food and drink businesses – also celebrated a fantastic year, collecting an impressive 64 awards.
They won the Supreme Champion award for Shannon Forrest and Declan Malone from Rívesci, in Co. Tipperary, Best Artisan Producer for Valentia Island Vermouth, from Co. Kerry, and Best Start-Up for Killadoon Milk, from Co. Kildare.
In addition to this, Baska Bakery from Co. Meath – a fifth-generation bakery and a Food Academy producer – won gold for its Organic White Country Sourdough.
It specialises in naturally leavened sourdough bread made with only flour, water and salt. Using organic flour, the bread undergoes a three-day fermentation process, enhancing its digestibility and giving it a unique, delicious flavour.
‘The Heart Of What We Do’
SuperValu has long championed locally sourced food and drink, working with more than 1,800 Irish suppliers, and this year’s wins further emphasise the variety and excellence across all categories – from meats and dairy to innovative products.
Speaking about the wins, the managing director of SuperValu, Luke Hanlon, said, “Twenty twenty-four [2024] has been another incredible year for SuperValu’s Irish producers at the Blas na hÉireann awards, with our local Irish producers once again being recognised for their exceptional quality, range and innovation.
“This year’s SuperValu Irish producers took home a total of 102 awards, including 64 awards for our Food Academy producers.
“Supporting Irish food producers is at the heart of what we do at SuperValu, and it’s fantastic to see our producers gain the recognition they deserve.
“We remain committed to championing the best of quality Irish food.”
Now in their 17th year, the Blas na hÉireann awards remain Ireland’s most prestigious food-and-drink competition, showcasing the best products from across the island of Ireland.
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