Tipperary based ABP wins 17 awards at the Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards
ABP has secured 17 awards at the prestigious annual Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards (IQFDA), which took place on 10th September at the Mansion House in Dublin.
The company received six Gold Awards, seven Silver Awards, and four Bronze Awards for its meat products across nine different categories. The Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards recognise and celebrate the best retail, wholesale, and foodservice food and drink products available in Ireland.
ABP received Gold Awards across the categories of Beef Steaks Sirloin, Beef Steaks Striploin, Burgers and Meatballs, Reduced Fat Meat, and Foodservice Meat for the following products:
- Sirloin Steak
- Irish Black Angus Striploin Steak
- Irish Wagyu Beef Meatballs
- 5% fat lean Irish Beef Burgers Chipotle Chili Seasoning
- Irish Nature Mohawk Steak
- Irish Nature T-Bone Steak
ABP's Irish Nature T-Bone Steak was also recognised as the 'Foodservice Product of the Year', underscoring the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the company's offerings in the foodservice sector.
The company also received Silver Awards across the categories of Beef, Beef Steaks Other Cuts, Beef Steaks Ribeye, Beef Steaks Striploin, Burgers and Meatballs, and Reduced Fat Meat for the following products:
- Irish Black Angus Rib on The Bone
- Quick Fry Steaks with Tennessee Style BBQ Glaze
- Tipperary Dry Aged Angus Rib Eye Steak
- Irish Wagyu Striploin Steak
- Irish Angus Striploin Steak
- Beef Burger
- Reduced Fat Meatballs with Smoked Parika, Sundried Tomato & Chive Seasoning
Kevin Cahill, Managing Director, ABP Ireland & Poland,said: "We are extremely proud and honoured to continue our success at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards. It's truly remarkable to have our products recognised alongside the outstanding food and drink from top Irish producers across the sector.
"These awards highlight the best of what the Irish food and drink industry offers. Receiving 17 awards in various product categories are a testament to the dedication, innovation, and hard work of both our team and our farmer suppliers."
The company was also awarded bronze in the Beef Steaks Fillet, Beef Steak Ribeye, and Beef Steak Striploin categories for the following products:
- Irish Angus Fillet Steak
- Irish Black Angus Fillet Barrel with a Mushroom & Madeira Sauce
- Irish Three Pork Roast with Bacon, Shallot & Parsley Stuffing & Rosemary
- Irish Angus Rib Eye Steak
ABP was recently announced as the first Irish beef processor to launch in the South Korean market by securing an export agreement with K Meat, a premium meat importer with advanced sales channels across South Korea.