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
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Sweeter than ever
The story of this year’s Blas na hÉireann Supreme Champion is an unforgettable one, for the two young food entrepreneurs who won the accolade, but also for everyone involved, writes Dee Laffan
Cook with a chef’s larder
Trade up to Blas award-winning ingredients to upgrade your kitchen output, with recipes by Clare Anne O’Keefe
Young food innovators of Ireland
Innovation and creativity are the life force behind every successful business, and nowhere is this more evident than in food and drink production. Dee Laffan speaks with five young entrepreneurs to see what makes their business tick
A mirror of Ireland’s taste
From carrageen to charcuterie, bakewells to bold heat, Shamim de Brún charts how the Irish Food Awards reflect the population’s changing tastes
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
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
‘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
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
Crosswords & Puzzles
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Stardust
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Common Ground
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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