Now in its 12th year, the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards are renowned for being the most prestigious awards in the Irish food and drink Industry.
Entries into the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2025 are now closed.
Want to enter but missed the deadline? Contact us here and we will see if we can help!
Entries are judged by our independent judging panel of over 100 industry experts during an extremely rigorous judging process. By winning an Irish Quality Food and Drink Award, and displaying the logo on the products, you are demonstrating to both existing and potential customers that you have earned the gold standard of excellence.
All entrants receive detailed feedback from our esteemed panel of judges, and winners also benefit from receiving a recognised accreditation that helps to facilitate new business and accelerate the process of breaking into the retail market.
Awards night tickets now on sale!
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