Centra’s Irish food producers have claimed 19 awards at this year’s Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards including four Gold awards, eight Silver awards and seven Bronze awards. The awards, announced on Friday 4th October, saw Centra producers take home the most awards in the convenience market. The awards were won across the Centra, Inspired by Centra, Superquinn and Moo’d brands.
Celebrating and recognising the finest Irish food and drink products, Blas na hÉireann awards are the largest blind tasting event of quality Irish products on the island, with producers nationwide competing for the prestigious accolades.
The big wins include 10 products from the Inspired by Centra range, including three Gold Awards for Inspired By Centra Berry Coulis with Yogurt and Granola, Inspired By Centra Overnight Oats, Vanilla Yoghurt with Blueberries & Strawberries and Inspired By Centra Cold Pressed Turmeric Shot. The Inspired by Centra range is expertly created to bring customers a range with value in mind without compromising on taste or quality.
Other award winners within the Inspired by Centra range include newly launched salad ranges - Inspired by Centra Chicken & Miso Salad (bronze) and Inspired by Centra Torn Ham, Free range egg and Coleslaw salad (silver), made by producer Deli Lites.
Key award winners from the Centra range include customer favourites such as Centra Belgian Chocolate Brownie slices 4pack, Centra Crème Fraiche and Centra Irish rapeseed Oil.
Speaking of the awards, Luke Hanlon, Managing Director of Centra, stated, "As the leading Irish convenience retailer, we take pride in offering high-quality Irish produce to our customers. The fact that our trusted suppliers have won 19 accolades at this year's awards is a testament to this commitment. The Blas accreditation highlights the quality of Centra's products from trusted Irish suppliers, available across our network of Centra stores nationwide."
Now in its 17th year, Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards sees competition from a range of top-quality Irish producers across 32 counties.
Full award-winning range listed below.
Gold
1. Inspired by Centra berry coulis with yogurt and granola 140g
2. Inspired by Centra overnight oats, vanilla yoghurt with blueberries & strawberries 160g
3. Inspired by Centra cold pressed turmeric shot 100ml
4. Centra Rib cowboy steak (counter only)
Silver
1. Inspired by Centra yule log 600g
2. Inspired by Centra Mexican sweet potato & bean salad 280g
3. Inspired by Centra torn ham, free range egg & coleslaw salad 310g
4. Centra Belgian chocolate brownie slices 4pck 220g
5. Centra Irish rapeseed oil 500ml
6. Centra freshly prepared mac & cheese 600g
7. Moo’d popcorn ice-cream with popcorn pieces (counter only)
8. Superquinn thick cut smoked rasher 250g
Bronze
1. Inspired by Centra Italian Napoli salami, spicy piccante salami & roasted red pepper pizza slice 212g
2. Inspired by Centra chicken & miso salad 320g
3. Inspired by Centra seafood chowder 375g
4. Inspired by Centra raspberry jam 340g
5. Centra creme fraiche 200ml
6. Centra butter basted turkey joint 500g
7. O’Donovans Centra chicken fajita wrap