SuperValu Irish Producers Celebrate 102 Wins at the Prestigious 2024 Blas na hÉireann Awards

Producers of SuperValu, Ireland’s largest grocery retailer, celebrated another successful year at the Blás na hÉireann awards, taking home 102 awards in recognition of their outstanding products. This brings the total number of awards won by SuperValu producers over the last three years up to an incredible 315 awards across SuperValu Own Brand, SuperValu Signature Tastes, Food Academy, The Happy Pear and Moo’d Ice-Cream.

SuperValu’s Irish producer wins include 29 Gold, 21 Silver, and 32 Bronze awards, along with several speciality categories. These wins celebrate the exceptional quality and innovation of SuperValu’s Irish producers, showcasing the depth and variety of products proudly sourced throughout the country.

SuperValu’s Signature Tastes and Own Brand range took home a total of 38 awards. Included in the Gold award line up was SuperValu Signature Tastes Sweet Tomato & Chilli Chutney produced by Irish producer Folláin. Folláin who took home a total of 1 Gold and 2 Bronze awards, specialise in Fresh Fruit Preserves, Marmalades, Jams, Relishes, Salsas, and Chutneys. Situated in the heart of rural West Cork, their delicious products are crafted from 100% natural ingredients.

Food Academy producers, a cornerstone of SuperValu’s support for start-up and early-stage food and drink Irish businesses also celebrated a fantastic year, collecting an impressive 64 awards, including ‘Supreme Champion‘ for Shannon Forrest and Declan Malone from Rívesci in Co. Tipperary, ‘Best Artisan Producer‘ for Valentia Island Vermouth from Co. Kerry and ‘Best Start Up‘ for Killadoon Milk from Co. Kildare. Food Academy producers also collected 3 Chef’s Larders for Coole Farm’s Mixed Leaves, Clonmore Farm’s Spinach Leaves and Roll It Pastry’s Puff Pastry.

Baska Bakery from Co. Meath, a fifth-generation bakery and a Food Academy producer, won Gold for their Organic White Country Sourdough. They specialise in naturally leavened sourdough bread made with just flour, water, and salt. Using only organic flour, their bread undergoes a three-day fermentation process, enhancing its digestibility and giving it a unique, delicious flavour.

Luke Hanlon, Managing Director, SuperValu said, “2024 has been another incredible year for SuperValu’s Irish Producers at the Blas na hÉireann awards, with our local Irish producers once again being recognised for their exceptional quality, range and innovation. This year SuperValu’s Irish producers took home a total of 102 awards, including 64 awards for our Food Academy producers. Supporting Irish food producers is at the heart of what we do at SuperValu and it’s fantastic to see our producers gain the recognition they deserve. We remain committed to championing the best of quality Irish food.”

SuperValu has long championed locally, Irish-sourced food and drink, working with more than 1,800 suppliers, and this year’s wins further emphasise the variety and excellence across all categories: from meats and dairy to innovative new products.

Now in its 17th year, the Blas na hÉireann awards remain Ireland’s most prestigious food and drink competition, showcasing the best products from across the island of Ireland. With thousands of entries across 100 food and drink categories, SuperValu’s continued success at the awards highlights the retailer’s commitment to the very best quality Irish food and drink.