The prestigious Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards has unveiled its 2024 winners, highlighting the pinnacle of excellence in Ireland’s food and drink industry. This year’s awards showcase the finest products from producers, wholesalers and retailers across Ireland, celebrating innovation, quality, and dedication to exceptional standards.

This year’s much-anticipated awards ceremony held on Tuesday 10 September, took place at the iconic Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin, and was hosted by iconic content creator and comedian Garron Noone.

Highlights of the 2024 Awards:

Drinks Product of the Year: Dunnes Coteaux Du Vendômois Blanc

Drinks Retailer of the Year: Lidl

Foodservice Product of the Year: Sysco Irish Nature T-Bone Steak, ABP Cahir

Product of the Year: Dunnes Stores Simply Better Handmade Mixed Berry Preserve

Rising Star of the Year: David Hartigan, Hemp Heroes

Small Producer of the Year: Alternative Christmas Pudding Company

Supplier of the Year: Crust and Crumb Bakery

Retailer of the Year: Lidl

Own Label Range of the Year: Lidl Deluxe

Christmas Product of the Year: Dunnes Stores Simply Better Handmade Sticky Toffee Pudding Crown, What's for Pudding?

Christmas Retailer of the Year: Dunnes Stores Simply Better

The Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2024 stands as a testament to the exceptional talent and creativity within Ireland’s food and drink sectors. This year’s winners have demonstrated remarkable quality, innovation, and dedication, setting new benchmarks for excellence.

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About the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards

Now in its 11th year, the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards is dedicated to recognising and celebrating the finest food and drink products on sale each year across Ireland. Through a rigorous judging process, the awards highlight excellence, innovation, and quality in the industry.

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Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors and Partners:

• Supplier of the Year Sponsor: Aldi
• Small Producer of the Year Sponsor: Dunnes Simply Better
• Own Label Range of the Year Sponsor: VPK Packaging
• Event Sponsor: Invest NI
• Media Partners: Conquer Digital, Retail News, thetaste.ie
• Charity Partner: Dublin Simon Community

Congratulations to all this year's winners!