Seven food producers from across Kilkenny selected as finalists for Blas na hÉireann!

Seven food producers from across Kilkenny have been selected as finalists for Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, 2023.

The local finalists include Callan Bacon, Eurospar Kilkenny, Goatsbridge Fish Processors Ltd, Highbank Orchards, Lekker Food Collection, Lisduggan Farm Foods and Outdoor Herbalist.

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Now in its 16th year, Blas na hÉireann saw its highest entries from across all categories along with many new producers entering the awards for the first time this year.

During the judging, which took place over June and July, over 3,000 entries were judged, the highest on record.

This year’s Blas na hÉireann awards in Dingle will see the return of last year’s new additions including the Eat Ireland in a Day tent and the Blas Village where the 2023 finalists will get the opportunity to showcase their products, engage with customers and meet key industry buyers.

With over 3,000 products entered in this year’s Blas na hÉireann, making it as a finalist is a huge achievement and one to be very proud of.

The competition ramps up year on year, meaning those producers who are short listed as finalists really are the crème de la crème of Irish food and drink. 

For finalist producers, it is not just their exceptional food and drink which will be celebrated in Dingle but the people themselves.

The passionate producers who make the very best of Irish will be recognised and rewarded, making this autumn’s Blas na hÉireann a food event not to be missed!