06/10/2024
Great to see so many awards heading back to Waterford….. don’t forget to choose local when you’re buying, it really does make a difference to the local economy 🙏
We want to give a massive congratulations to all the Co. Waterford winners at today’s Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards.👏
It’s a huge accolade to not only be shortlisted in the prestigious awards, but to come away with a title marks the recognition of all the hard work and quality that goes into the produce.
The county achieved 15 awards, with five gold – well done all!😊
Winners include:
👉Dawn Meats
Beef – Fillet category: Butcher Selection Fillet Steak – bronze
👉Irish Gourmet Butter
Diary – butter category: Lightly Salted Butter – silver
Diary – butter (flavoured) category: Garlic & Herb Butter – gold. Chorizo & Chilli Butter – silver.
👉Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese
Cheese – hard (added flavour) category: Signature Taste Allenwood Cheese – gold. Knockanore Raw Milk Smoked Cheddar – silver.
👉Dessert First
Pastries – tarts category: Raspberry & Chocolate Ganache Tart – bronze.
👉Sophie’s Taste Creations
Gluten free – backed goods sweet category: Apricot Cake – gold. Zero Waste Apple Cake – silver.
👉Blue Butterfly Coffee Company
Hot beverages – coffee (blended) category: Yopo – gold.
👉Coffee House Lane
Hot beverages – coffee (blended) category: 1690 Blend – silver. Coffee House Lane Water Process Decaffeinated Beans – bronze.
👉Viking Irish Drinks
Spirits & liqueurs – dark spirits & liqueurs category: Viking Irish Blackcurrant Liqueur Vintage 2023 – gold.
Fermented alcoholic drinks category: Nádúrtha Pétillant Natural No.3 Solaris/Seyval Blanc (pet-nat) – bronze. Caor Fíniúna Waterford Red Wine 2022 – silver
Shortlisted:
👉Dungarvan Honey
👉Legacy Irish Cider
👉Waterford Mead
👉Dole Ireland/Grantstown Nurseries