Tesco Ireland products have claimed 63 accolades at this year’s Blas na hÉireann awards, in another hugely successful year for the retailer.
Now in their 17th year, the awards celebrate the very best in Irish produce, exceptional taste and quality, and the passionate producers behind the products.
Tesco Ireland products performed well on the night, receiving awards across several medal classes, including those for beef, lamb, bacon, sausages, poultry, cured meats, and seafood products, as well as ready meals, morning baked goods, soups, dairy, cheese, breakfast cereals, and preserves.
Blas na hÉireann awarded the retailer 21 gold medals for products including Tesco Lamb Rack with a Mushroom & Herb Crumb, Tesco Finest Belgian Chocolate Vanilla & Salted Caramel Bar, Tesco Finest Cream of Vegetable & Irish Chicken Soup, Tesco Finest Poultry Gravy, Tesco Finest Gherkin & Mustard Relish, and Tesco Finest Honey & Irish Whiskey Ham Glaze.
Tesco also took home 25 silver and 17 bronze awards.
In June of this year, Tesco also received several top awards at the Monde Selection in Brussels.
It won six gold medals at the prestigious awards.
‘Hard Work And Dedication’
On the most recent wins, the commercial director of Tesco Ireland, Joe Manning, said, “The Blas na hÉireann – Irish Food Awards are always a highlight in the calendar for the team and I [sic].
“It gives us time to catch up with our supplier partners and celebrate the hard work our collective teams have put into creating quality Tesco own-label and Finest products for our customers.
“I’m proud that our products have been honoured with 63 awards – 21 gold, 25 silver and 17 bronze medals.
“This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of both our new and long-standing suppliers, and their unwavering passion and commitment to delivering the best of our customers.
“Congratulations to everyone involved!”
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