Offaly’s Glenisk honoured at Bord Bia Nationwide Natural Awards

Offaly dairy firm Glenisk was among the many winners on the 2022 Bord Bia Nationwide Natural Awards yesterday night, which noticed seven natural farmers, growers, producers and producers honoured for his or her contribution to the sector.

Glenisk was introduced as the general winner within the Retail class for its Natural Greek Type Yogurt.

Slí Eile Assist Companies gained the Enterprise within the Neighborhood class, which acknowledges the achievements of companies of their native communities, for its natural farm social enterprise that helps these in psychological well being restoration; whereas Dunnes Shops was awarded a Particular Recognition Award for its dedication to the natural sector in Eire.

Butler’s Natural Eggs have been awarded the Advertising and marketing Marketing campaign Award, whereas the New & Modern Award was taken by Supernature Ltd for its Hazel Butter Cups.

Coghlan’s Artisan Bakery have been introduced the winner of the Non-public Label class for its Natural Sourdough Loaves. Beechlawn Natural Farm have been awarded the e-Commerce Award for his or her Grown in Eire Veg Field, and the Export Award was gained by Flahavan’s Natural Porridge Oats.

Talking on the occasion, Offaly Junior Minister Pippa Hackett prolonged her congratulations to every of the winners.

“I might wish to share my warmest congratulations with the winners of the 2022 Bord Bia Nationwide Natural Awards,” she stated.

“Their innovation, creativity, and dedication are a testomony to the superb requirements within the Irish natural trade.

“The ambition of our award winners is especially related on the present time with hundreds of farmers contemplating going natural when the Natural Farming Scheme opens shortly with elevated fee charges. The environmental and financial advantages of natural farming are wanted now greater than ever, and our winners for 2022 sign a vivid future forward for the Irish natural sector.”

Winners of the 2022 Nationwide Natural Awards will obtain a one-to-one session with the Bord Bia Consumer Functionality staff who will assist develop a bespoke package deal of helps to satisfy particular person firm wants.

Over 120 entries have been made to the 2022 awards, which noticed a wide array of natural produce from throughout the nation nearly assessed by an impartial judging panel of natural Irish food and drinks trade leaders.