In another hugely successful year for the retailer and its Irish producers, Tesco Ireland has taken home 63 awards at this year’s Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards. Now in its 17th year, this prestigious competition celebrates the very best of Irish produce, exceptional taste and quality, and the passionate producers behind the products.
Tesco Ireland products came out on top, receiving awards across several medal classes including beef, lamb, bacon, sausages, poultry, cured meats, seafood products, ready meals, morning baked goods, soups, dairy, cheese, breakfast cereal and preserves categories.
Tesco was awarded 21 gold medals including Tesco Lamb Rack with a Mushroom & Herb Crumb, Tesco Finest Belgian Chocolate Vanilla and Salted Caramel Bar 90G, Tesco Finest Cream of Vegetable and Irish Chicken Soup 400G, Tesco Finest Poultry Gravy 300g, Tesco Finest Gherkin and Mustard Relish 190G and Tesco Finest Honey & Irish Whiskey Ham Glaze 230g. Tesco also took home 25 silver and 17 bronze medals.
Joe Manning, Commercial Director, Tesco Ireland commented: “The Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards are always a highlight in the calendar for the team and I. It gives us time to catch up with our supplier partners and celebrate the hard work our collective teams have put into creating quality Tesco Own Label and Finest products for our customers.I’m proud that our products have been honoured with 63 awards – 21 gold, 25 silver and 17 bronze medals. This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of both our new and long-standing suppliers, and their unwavering passion and commitment to delivering the best for our customers. Congratulations to everyone involved!".
In June of this year, Tesco Ireland also received several top awards at the prestigious Monde Selection Awards in Brussels. Tesco won six gold medals for its Tesco Finest Certified Irish Angus Fillet Steak, Tesco Finest Certified Irish Angus Striploin Steak, Tesco Finest Certified Irish Angus Sirloin Steak, Tesco Finest Certified Irish Angus Beef Fillet Barrel with Bordeaux Red Wine and Ruby Port Sauce, Tesco Finest Certified Irish Angus Chateaubriand Beef Joint with Wild Garlic and Herb Butter, and its Tesco Finest Certified Irish Carvery Rib.
For the first time, Tesco was also awarded two prestigious Grand Gold Awards for its Tesco Finest Certified Irish Angus Rib Eye Steak and its Tesco Finest Certified Irish Angus Rib Eye Joint with Black Pepper and Irish Atlantic Sea Salt.
Blas na hÉireann Awards Tesco Ireland Winners:
Gold Winners:
• Tesco Finest Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice 1L
• Tesco Finest Gherkin and Mustard Relish 190G
• Finest Cream Cheese
• Seeds & Grains Superseeded Loaf 400g
• Tesco Finest 6 Pork and Apple Sausages
• Finest Corn Fed BBQ Chicken Mini Fillet Skewers with Carolina Gold Sauce & Crispy Onion Sprinkle 380g
• Finest Corn Fed Skin-on Fillet 490g
• Tesco Lamb Rack with a Mushroom & Herb Crumb
• Tesco Finest Tea 40's
Tesco Finest Honey & Irish Whiskey Ham Glaze 230g
• Finest Poultry Gravy 300g
• Tesco Finest Belgian Milk Chocolate Orange Bar 90G
• Tesco Finest Belgian Chocolate Vanilla and Salted Caramel Bar 90G
• Tesco Finest Smoked Paprika and Chipotle Carved Irish Chicken Breast 130g
• Tesco Finest Plain Scone
• Finest Red Cabbage with Port & Cranberries 400g
• Finest Mashed Potato 400g
• Tesco Finest Chicken, Bacon and Leek Pie 800G
• Finest Cream of Vegetable and Irish Chicken Soup 400G
• Tesco Natural Kefir 500g
• Tesco Whipped Cream 350ml
Silver Winners:
• Tesco Soda Farls
• Tesco Crème Fraiche 300g
• Tesco Pancakes 8pk
• Kettyle Irish Wagyu Beef Fillet Steak
• Kettyle Irish Wagyu Beef Meatballs
• Tesco Free Range Irish Chicken Fillet 300g
• Tesco Lamb Grillsteaks with Harrisa Style Coating 440g
• Tesco Finest Irish Lamb Leg Steak with Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper
• Tesco Blackcurrant Preserve 340G
• Tesco Finest Strawberry Conserve 320G
• Finest Lamb Gravy 300g
• Tesco Honey and Mustard Dressing 175g
• Tesco Apple & Cinnamon Sachet
• Tesco Finest Zesty Orange and Brown Sugar Ham Joint 750g
• Tesco Finest Multiberry Scone
• Tesco Finest Multiseed Roll
• Firepit BBQ Burger Buns
• Tesco Chipotle Coleslaw 260g
• Tesco Finest Indian Inspired Potato Salad 250g
• Finest Goats Cheese & Chargrilled Pepper Pizza
• Tesco Finest Cream of Irish Chicken Soup 400G
• Tesco Finest Vintage White Cheddar 250g
• Tesco Mango Kefir 500g
• Tesco Finest 10 Beechwood Smoked Dry Cured Streaky Irish Rashers
• Tesco Finest 10 Unsmoked Dry Cured Streaky Irish Rashers
Bronze Winners:
• Kettyle Irish Wagyu Rib Eye Steak Steak
• Kettyle Irish Wagyu Beef Burger
• Tesco Irish Pork Sausages with Herb Seasoning 560g
• Tesco Finest Traditional 10 Hand Tied Irish Pork Sausages
• Tesco Fire Pit Smoky BBQ Lamb Kofta
• Tesco Lamb Boneless Shoulder Chops with Mint Marinade
• Tesco Finest Honey & Spiced Apple Ham Glaze 230g
• Tesco Finest Canadian Maple Ham 120g
• Tesco Finest Halkidiki & Kalamata Olive Loaf
• Tesco Finest Salted Caramel Muffin
• Tesco Finest Fruit Scone
• Finest coleslaw 262g
• Finest Buffalo Mozzarella & Semi Dried Tomato Woodfired Pizza
• Tesco Lemon and Pepper Irish Haddock Goujons 250g
• Tesco Ready to Eat Hot Smoked Salmon Fillets 180g
• Tesco Finest Fillet with Spiced Citrus and Pomegranate Glaze
Slán go fóill.