The heart of Blas: Awards matter but this competition is about more than prizes
What is it that makes Blas na hÉireann so distinctive and highly regarded? Dee Laffan unravels the story behind the Irish Food Awards to find out
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The taste of Ireland today
Alongside the foods for which Ireland has long been known, Blas entries and award winners increasingly reflect a more adventurous national palate
Behind the scenes at Blas: ‘A last hurrah before winter’
Blas is when Dingle welcomes Ireland’s food producers as they meet and celebrate with their peers
The little sticker that can. Why a win at Blas is a recipe for food business success
Being able to put a coveted Blas sticker on a food item is a game changer for producers
Best in Blas 2026: This year’s top three Irish Food Awards champions
The 2026 Blas na hÉireann champions paint a clear picture of what Irish food is: rooted in place and created with the best ingredients by people with the confidence to be themselves
Arán Bakery in Kilkenny takes top Blas na hÉireann award for second time
Recognition for bakery’s spelt sourdough makes it first food producer to win supreme champion title twice
The Blas effect: the little sticker that boosts business
Winning at Blas na hÉireann isn’t just a seal of approval for your product, it’s an engine of growth for your business, writes Sandra O’Connell
‘You can taste the gold stars’
Comfy clothes, a poker face and staying present in the moment: Ali Dunworth reveals what it’s really like to judge the Irish Food Awards
Meet the champions: Blas na hÉireann Producers’ Champions
Chosen by Irish food producers, Blas na hÉireann Producers’ Champions are passionate advocates who champion Irish food and drink across every aspect of their work
‘Once you have perfected your product it’s vital to standardise your recipes’
From scratch, Sandra O’Connell uncovers the recipe for success in food business
Claiming back the fridge: How Ireland fell for soft drinks without the hangover
The low- and no-alcohol revolution, taking over a chill cabinet near you
A celebration of craft and flavour
The annual Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards are not only a showcase of the best of Irish food and drink, but also a chance for producers to get together, make connections and cheer each other on
The gold standard
Ali Dunworth goes behind the scenes at the world-leading Blas na hÉireann awards and finds a rigorous judging process to bestow the coveted badge
The year-round taste movement
Blas na hÉireann has grown from annual awards into a thriving, year-round movement championing and connecting Ireland’s finest food and drink producers, writes Jordan Mooney
A celebration of craft and flavour
The annual Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards are not only a showcase of the best of Irish food and drink, but also a chance for producers to get together, make connections and cheer each other on
‘Once you have perfected your product it’s vital to standardise your recipes’
From scratch, Sandra O’Connell uncovers the recipe for success in food business
The gold standard
Ali Dunworth goes behind the scenes at the world-leading Blas na hÉireann awards and finds a rigorous judging process to bestow the coveted badge
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