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Awards Presentation Timings 2024

The awards presentations will be made across 8 sessions, beginning from 10.30am and running through to 6.30pm. Results are posted below as the winners are announced. 

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

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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 – Smoked 
Bacon – Other added flavours 
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 White
Sourdough Rye & Spelt
Packaged Bread, sliced white 
Packaged Bread, sliced brown, batch, seeded and other
Traditional Irish Fermented (Barm) Brack
Sweet Dough Goods – Teabrack
Sweet Dough Goods – Sweet Buns (fermented)
Scones
Morning Baked Goods – Baps & Burger Buns
Continental Style Breads – Including Brioche, Ciabatta, Focaccia, Bagels
Morning Baked Goods – Muffins & Other Morning Goods 
Pastries – Pastries (inc. Danish, Croissant, Pain Au Chocolate)
Pastries – Tarts
Pastries – Tartlets
Bakery – Cream filled pastries or slices 
Hot Plate Baked Goods 
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
Christmas – Pies, Crumbles, Other
Christmas Puddings
Biscuits
Other Sweet Snacks

3.30pm Session 6 – Sweet Pantry & Hot Beverages

Chocolate Bar
Chocolate Collections
Chocolate – Individual
Chocolate – Seasonal 
Confectionery
Confectionery – Fudge 
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 & Dips
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 – 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
Savoury Sauces, Condiments & Pantry – Cranberry sauce

5.30pm Session 8 – Savoury Snacks & Drinks

Savoury Snacks – Crisps
Savoury Snacks – Meat Based
Savoury Snacks – Crackers 
Savoury Snacks – Popcorn 
Savoury Snacks – served Hot 
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
Spirits & Liqueurs – Cream 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

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