Two Waterford producers shortlisted for National Organic Awards

Bord Bia have named two Waterford based organic producers for the National Organic Awards.

The event is held in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to celebrate the achievements and high standards of the increasing number of organic growers, producers, and manufacturers in the country.

The National Organic Awards are held every two years in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. The event marks a true celebration of the best of Irish organic food as a wide selection of produce from all over the country is represented in the awards.

The winners of the National Organic Awards will be revealed at an awards ceremony that takes place on Thursday, October 17th in the Bord Bia Global Hub in Dublin.

Judges reviewed the shortlisted companies at the National Organic Food Fair which took place in Merrion Square in Dublin on Saturday. Judges included chef Clodagh McKenna, food writer Suzanne Campbell, chef Janine Kennedy, food consultant Annie Dunne, and retail expert John McDonagh.

Among those shortlisted for the awards are Waterford Distillers from Waterford and Flahavans from Kilmacthomas.

Commenting on the selection of short-listed producers, Emmet Doyle, Organic Sector Manager in Bord Bia, said:

‘The National Organic Awards is an opportunity to shine a light on the quality of Ireland’s thriving organic sector and highlight some of the producers who continue to drive the sector from strength to strength.”

Winners of the National Organic Awards 2024 will get a one-to-one session with Bord Bia’s Client Capability team, who will help develop a bespoke package of supports to meet individual company needs up to the value of €5,000.

Best Irish Organic Product Award Nominees:

Burren Smokehouse, Lisdoonvarna, Clare
Waterford Distillers, Waterford
The Merry Mill, Stradbally, Laois
Coghlan’s Artisan Bakers, Naas, co Kildare
Carraig Rua Bakery, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim

Best Irish Organic Product Export Award Nominees:

Bantry Bay Premium Seafoods, Bantry, Cork
Wild Irish Seaweeds from Quilty, Clare
Waterford Distillers, Waterford
The Nest Box Egg Company, Castleblaney, Monaghan
Flahavans, Kilmacthomas, Waterford