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About Blas

Now in our 18th year, Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. The annual events build into the biggest celebration in Irish food and it’s producers as our awards are presented in the Blas Village in Dingle.  Located in the heart of Dingle, this pop-up village becomes a central point for  producers across the country to come together and celebrate the very best of Irish food and drink.  As well as the awards being held here, finalists and winners have the opportunity to showcase their products, engage with customers and meet key industry buyers.

Entries opened on 17th March and the tasting, which is the largest blind tasting on the island of Ireland takes place throughout June & July. 

In 2024 entries reached over 3000 products and many new producers entering the awards for the first time. Products from every county in Ireland were entered to win bronze, silver or gold awards in over 170 food and drink categories, as well as key awards like Supreme Champion and Best Artisan Producer.

“Making it as a finalist is a huge achievement and one to be very proud of,” says Artie Clifford, Chairperson and founder of Blas na hÉireann. “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.”
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Key dates for 2025

17th March – Open for entries
2nd April – Earlybird deadline
15th May – Deadline to enter www.irishfoodawards.com

June/July
– Judging with UCC
Mid August – Finalists Notified
3rd October – Blas na hÉireann awards presented

(Blas Village with Networking, Showcase, Awards & Eat Ireland in a Day running from 4th – 6th Oct)

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2025 Categories

2025 Categories by delivery date & location 

Entry form will open on 17th March

Entry Fees
€90 (plus VAT) per entry for all entries made under a producers’ brand name
(There is an early bird rate of €70 (plus VAT) per entry available from 17th March to 3rd April) 

€180 (plus VAT) For entries which are made for a retailers’ store brand/private label
 Earlybird does not apply to store brand/private label entries
 

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The Blas awards are the biggest blind tasting of produce in the country, and the criteria on which the product is judged as well as the judging system itself, which was developed by Blas na hÉireann with the Food Science Dept of UCC, is now recognised as an international industry standard.

Research has shown that the Blas accreditation has the highest recognition amongst Irish consumers and using the award logo on packs encourages shoppers to buy these products. It is their guarantee of a top quality Irish product.

Blas na hÉreann was founded so that quality benchmarks could be established for Irish produce on a level playing field. Winning at Blas has made a significant business difference to our winners.

Read their testimonials, they are our best ambassadors.

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