2026 Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards' Health & Nutrition Shortlist
Meet the Health & Nutrition finalists of the 2026 Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards!
The standard of entries was extraordinary, and it is a significant achievement to be shortlisted. This year's winners will be announced at a gala dinner awards celebration at The Round Room, The Mansion House, Dublin on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Best of luck to our finalists!
Products supporting physical activity, recovery or endurance, including protein snacks, hydration and functional beverages.
Lidl Healthy Fit Protein Bar - Peanut Butter


Foods enhanced with added nutrients such as protein, vitamins, minerals or functional ingredients, clearly positioned for added nutritional benefit.
Products offering added functional benefits such as gut health, immunity, energy, focus or sleep support.
Hytropics Mango & Pineapple


Jackson Roze Ginger Lemonade


Umber Plus


Food and drink products naturally high in protein or fortified with added protein, including dairy, snacks, ready meals and beverages.
Aldi Protein Pancakes


DELI + Hi Protein Pulled Beef Burrito


Green Farm Chargrilled Chicken Breast Bites


The Daily Apron Peanut Butter Protein Ball


Deli Lites The Italian Job Sub Roll


Products specifically developed to reduce or eliminate added sugars, including drinks, snacks, dairy and ambient foods.
Lidl Deluxe Low Sugar Strawberry Jam


Foods designed to support heart health through reduced salt, healthier fats or heart-friendly positioning.
Crawford's Rock Dillisk Sprinkles


Products designed to support calorie control, portion awareness or balanced nutrition, including meal solutions and snacks.
Deli Lites Asian Fusion Chicken Super Bowl


Irish Yogurts Clonakilty High Protein Vanilla Live Yogurt with Granola


Products reformulated to improve nutritional profile, including reduced sugar, salt or fat, increased fibre or protein, or cleaner ingredient lists.
Divilly Brothers No Added Nitrites Crumbed Ham


Divilly Brothers No Added Nitrites Traditional Ham


Mór Taste Hazelnut & Chocolate Spread


Lidl Milbona Natural Kefir


Lidl Milbona Raspberry Kefir Drink


Foods preserved through fermentation or pickling, including kimchi, sauerkraut, pickled vegetables and fermented condiments.
Irish Yogurts Clonakilty O% Natural Kefir


Lidl Rawsome Kimchi


Functional drinks including vitamin waters, kombucha, protein drinks, hydration products and wellness shots.
Jackson Roze Ginger, Nettle & Elderflower Shot


Lidl Solevita Elderflower & Apple Kombucha


Products formulated or positioned to support immune health through vitamins, minerals, botanicals or functional ingredients.
Lidl Deluxe Immune Boosting Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Lidl Deluxe Immune Boosting Root Vegetable Soup
Crawford's Rock Seamoss Capsules


Meat products specifically formulated or trimmed to reduce fat content. Includes all reduced fat meat types and products.
Lidl 12 Irish Skinny Meatballs


Lidl 2 Skinny Burgers 5%


Products specifically created with reduced sugars, salts, fats in comparison to their standard counterparts.
Mór Taste Cherry Preserve


Mór Taste Strawberry Preserve

