Bord Bia has announced the shortlist for the National Organic Awards 2024, highlighting 19 organic food and drink producers across seven categories, with winners to be revealed on October 17th in Dublin.
A panel of expert judges, including chefs and food consultants, evaluated nearly 100 entries during the National Organic Food Fair in Dublin, emphasizing the high caliber of this year’s submissions.
New for 2024, the awards include the category “The Organic Sector Champion,” alongside other established categories, celebrating the excellence of Ireland’s organic sector.
Winners will receive a tailored support package from Bord Bia valued up to €5,000, aimed at further developing their businesses and enhancing their market presence.
Winners of the National Organic Awards 2024 will get a one-to-one session with Bord Bia’s Client Capability team, who will help develop a bespoke package of supports to meet individual company needs up to the value of €5,000.
Best Irish Organic Product
- Burren Smokehouse based in Lisdoonvarna, Clare
- Waterford Distillers from Waterford town
- The Merry Mill, Stradbally, Laois
- Coghlan’s Artisan Bakers from Naas, co Kildare
- Carraig Rua Bakery, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim
Best Irish Organic Private Label Product
- Irish Country Meats from Enniscorthy, Wexford
- All About Kombucha based in Claregalway, Galway
- The Nest Box Egg Company, Castleblaney, Monaghan
- Culinary Microherbs from Fingal, Dublin
Best Irish Organic Product Export
- Bantry Bay Premium Seafoods based in Bantry, Cork
- Wild Irish Seaweeds from Quilty, Clare
- Waterford Distillers from Waterford town
- The Nest Box Egg Company, Castleblaney, Monaghan
- Flahavans founded in Kilmacthomas, Waterford
Best New and Innovative Irish Organic Product
- Nik’s Tea from Rathcoole, Dublin
- Nibbed Cacao based in Athenry, Galway
- Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms, Portarlington, Offaly
- Culinary Microherbs from Fingal, Dublin
- Wild Irish Seaweeds based in Quilty, Clare
Direct to Consumer Excellence
- Burren Smokehouse based in Lisdoonvarna, Clare
- Green Earth Organics from in Corrandulla, Galway
- Nibbed Cacao based in Athenry, Galway
- All About Kombucha based in Claregalway, Galway
- The Merry Mill, Stradbally, Laois
Business in the Community
- Urban Co-Op, Limerick Town
- Townley Hall Walled Garden from Drogheda, Louth
- Oilean Glas Teoranta based in Kilcar, Donegal
- All About Kombucha from in Claregalway, Galway
- Burren Smokehouse based in Lisdoonvarna, Clare
