Pudding from Mayo celebrating success at 2024 Blas na hÉireann awards

Producers of SuperValu, Ireland’s largest grocery retailer, celebrated another successful year at the Blás na hÉireann awards, taking home 102 awards in recognition of their outstanding products. This brings the total number of awards won by SuperValu producers over the last three years up to an incredible 315 awards across SuperValu Own Brand, SuperValu Signature Tastes, Food Academy, The Happy Pear and Moo’d Ice-Cream.

The awards, which celebrate the best of Irish food and drink, saw Mayo-based producer, Jack & Eddie's, win a Bronze award for their Black Pudding. The O'Malley family farm, now in its fifth generation, is run by Jack and his father Eddie, representing the fourth and fifth generations of the family. The farm is nestled in the hills between Westport and Leenane in Carrowkennedy, carrying on a proud tradition of craftsmanship and quality

Jack & Eddie's is part of the Food Academy, a unique and tailored business development programme for start-up and early-stage food & drink producers, which is supported by SuperValu and the Local Enterprise Office. This programme not only helps indigenous businesses but also contributes to the overall growth and sustainability of the Irish food industry. Additionally, it serves as a platform for showcasing the excellence of quality Irish products and the innovative spirit of food and drink producers across the nation.

Luke Hanlon, Managing Director, SuperValu said: “2024 has been another incredible year for SuperValu’s Irish Producers at the Blas na hÉireann awards, with our local Irish producers once again being recognised for their exceptional quality, range and innovation. This year SuperValu’s Irish producers took home a total of 102 awards, including 64 awards for our Food Academy producers. Supporting Irish food producers is at the heart of what we do at SuperValu and it’s fantastic to see our producers gain the recognition they deserve. We remain committed to championing the best of quality Irish food.”

SuperValu has long championed locally, Irish-sourced food and drink, working with more than 1,800 suppliers, and this year’s wins further emphasise the variety and excellence across all categories: from meats and dairy to innovative new products.

Now in its 17th year, the Blas na hÉireann awards remain Ireland’s most prestigious food and drink competition, showcasing the best products from across the island of Ireland. With thousands of entries across 100 food and drink categories, SuperValu’s continued success at the awards highlights the retailer’s commitment to the very best quality Irish food and drink.