The awards presentations will be made across 8 sessions, beginning from 10.30am and running through to 6.30pm. Throughout the day the Blas village, showcase marquee and The Backyard will be open as networking area.
Check the timings below for your category presentation
10.30am Session 1 – Meats Categories – Proudly Supported by Henderson Food Machinery
11.30am Session 2 – Dairy Proudly Supported by Cross Rental Services
12.30 Session 3 – Seafood Proudly Supported by GS1
1.30 Session 4 – Ready Meals & Prepared Foods Proudly Supported by Blenders
2.30 Session 5 – Breads & Cakes Proudly Supported by Andrew Ingredients
3.30pm Session 6 – Sweet Pantry Proudly supported by Alert Packaging
4.30pm Session 7 – Savoury Pantry Proudly Supported by Impact Labelling
5.30pm Session 8 – Savoury Snacks Drinks
6.30pm – Key Award Winners announced which include….
Chef’s Larder proudly supported by Bord Bia
Irish Butchers’ Guild Award proudly support by Irish Butchers’ Guild
Seafood Innovation proudly supported by BIM
Rogha na Gaeltachta proudly supported by Udaras na Gaeltachta
Best Start Up proudly supported by Bank of Ireland
Best New Product proudly supported by Invest NI
Best in Connaught proudly supported by Blenders
Best in Leinster proudly supported by Blenders
Best in Munster proudly supported by Blenders
Best in Ulster proudly supported by Blenders
Best Artisan Producer proudly supported by Bord Bia
Supreme Champion proudly supported by Bord Bia
10.30am Session 1 – Meats Proudly Supported by Henderson Food Machinery
Bacon – Rashers Green
Bacon – Rashers Green (Streaky)
Bacon – Rashers Smoked
Bacon – Rashers Smoked (Streaky)
Bacon Sweet
Bacon Other
Bacon with Added Flavour
Beef – Fillet
Beef – Striploin / Sirloin
Beef – Ribeye
Beef – Burger Style
Beef – Roast
Beef – Bone In
Beef – Other
Cured Meat, Charcuterie – Beef
Cured Meat, Charcuterie – Ham
Cured Meat, Charcuterie – Poultry
Cured Meat, Charcuterie – Other
Lamb
Lamb – Added Flavour
Other Meats
Pork
Poultry – Chicken
Poultry – Chicken (Added Flavour)
Poultry – Duck & Goose
Poultry – Turkey
Poultry – Eggs
Puddings – Black Pudding
Puddings – White Pudding
Sausages – Pork Sausages
Sausages – Flavoured Pork Sausages
Sausages – Other Meat
Dietary Specific Meat
11.30am Session 2 – Dairy Proudly Supported by Cross Rental Services
Dairy – Butter
Dairy – Butter (Flavoured)
Dairy – Cream
Dairy – Cream Fermented
Dairy – Milk
Dairy – Milk (Flavoured)
Dairy – Milk (Other)
Dairy – Yogurt (Plain)
Dairy – Yogurt (Flavoured)
Ice cream
Sorbet
Frozen Yogurt
Cheese – Blue
Cheese – Goats
Cheese – Hard
Cheese – Hard (Added Flavour)
Cheese – Soft & Semi Soft
Cheese – Cream Cheese
Cheese Soft & Semi Soft (Other Milks)
12.30pm Session 3 – Seafood Proudly Supported by GS1
Seafood – Cold Smoked
Seafood – Hot Smoked
Seafood – Prepared Fish
Seafood – Prepared Shellfish
Seafood – Prepared Shellfish (served raw)
Terrines/Paté – Meat
Terrines/Paté – Seafood
Terrines/Paté – Vegetarian
1.30pm Session 4 – Ready Meals & Prepared Foods Proudly Supported by Blenders
Savoury Pies & Quiches
Soups – Chowders
Soups – Meat Based
Soups – Vegetarian
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Fish
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Meat
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Poultry
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Vegetarian
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Dough Based with Meat or Fish
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Hot) – Dough Based Vegetarian
Ready Meals & Meals Prepared Foods (Hot) – Sausage Rolls
Ready Meals & Meals Prepared Foods (Hot) – Stuffing
Ready Meals & Meals Prepared Foods (Hot) – Potato
Ready Meals & Meals Prepared Foods (Hot) – Potato (Griddle)
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Fish
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Meat
Ready Meals & Prepared Foods (Cold) – Vegetarian
Ready Meals & prepared Foods (Cold) – Coleslaw
Ready Meals & prepared Foods (Cold) – Wheat Based
Ready Meals & prepared Foods (Cold) – Fruit Based
Baby & Children’s Food
2.30pm Session 5 – Breads & Cakes Proudly Supported by Andrew Ingredients
Craft Bakers Soda Bread
Craft Bakers Yeast Bread
Sourdough
Packaged Bread
Traditional Irish Yeast (Barm) Brack
Sweet Dough Goods – Teabrack
Sweet Dough Goods – Sweet Buns
Scones
Morning Baked Goods – Baps & Floury Buns
Continental Style Breads – Including Brioche, Ciabatta, Focaccia, Bagels
Pastries – Pastries (inc. Danish, Croissant, Pain Au Chocolate)
Pastries – Tarts
Dietary Specific Goods – Bread – Gluten Free
Dietary Specific Goods – Bread (Other Dietary Claims)
Gluten Free – Baked Goods Sweet
Dietary Specific Goods (Other)
Ready Mix Cakes & Breads
Puddings & Desserts
Cakes – Chocolate
Cakes – Other
Cakes – Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Christmas Cakes, Pies, Crumbles, Other
Christmas Puddings
Biscuits
Other Sweet Snacks
3.30pm Session 6 – Sweet Pantry
Chocolate Bar
Chocolate Collections
Chocolate – Individual
Confectionery
Breakfast Cereal – Granola
Breakfast Cereal – Muesli, Porridge & Other Cereals
Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry – Conserve
Sweet Pantry – Cranberry Sauce
Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry – Honey
Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry – Marmalade
Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry – Preserve
Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry – Sweet Spreads
Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry – Sweet Sauces
Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry – Nut Butter
Hot Beverages – Coffee (Blended)
Hot Beverages – Coffee (Single Origin)
Hot Beverages – Tea
Hot Beverages – Tea (Herbal & Fruit)
Hot Beverages – Other Hot Drinks
4.30pm Session 7 – Savoury Pantry
Savoury Pantry – Chutney
Savoury Pantry – Dressings
Savoury Pantry – Hummus
Savoury Pantry – Jellies
Savoury Pantry – Mustard
Savoury Pantry – Oils
Savoury Pantry – Oils (Flavoured)
Savoury Pantry – Pesto
Savoury Pantry – Pickle
Savoury Pantry – Relish
Savoury Pantry – Salt
Savoury Pantry – Savoury Sauces (Egg Based)
Savoury Pantry – Savoury Sauces Other (served cold)
Savoury Sauces, Condiments & Pantry – Savoury Sauces (Other – served hot)
Savoury Sauces, Condiments & Pantry – Savoury Sauces (Tomato Based)
Savoury Sauces, Condiments & Pantry – Savoury Sauces (Hot Sauce)
Savoury Sauces, Condiments & Pantry – Seasonings
Savoury Sauces, Condiments & Pantry – Cider Vinegars
Savoury Sauces, Condiments & Pantry – Vinegars
5.30pm Session 8 – Savoury Snacks & Drinks
Savoury Snacks – Crisps
Savoury Snacks – Meat Based
Savoury Snacks – Other
Non Alcoholic Drinks – Carbonated
Non Alcoholic Drinks – Cordials
Non Alcoholic Drinks – Fruit Based
Non Alcoholic Drinks – Veg Based
Spirits & Liqueurs – Dark Spirits & Liqueurs
Spirits & Liqueurs – White Spirits & Liqueurs
Fermented Alcoholic Drinks
Beers – Ale
Beers – Beer & Lager
Beers – Porters & Stouts
Ciders – Medium/Dry
Ciders – Sweet
Ciders – Special (such as sparkling)
6.30pm – Key Award Winners