More than 350 Irish food and drink industry leaders will gather for Bord Bia’s biennial Food and Drink awards, hosted by Broadcaster Miriam O’Callaghan, on Wednesday, 29th November in the RDS Concert Hall. Bord Bia has today announced the details of 24 companies who have been shortlisted for these awards which recognise excellence and celebrate success in Ireland’s largest indigenous industry. The companies, which represent the most progressive, ambitious and forward-looking in Ireland’s thriving food and drink industry, have been shortlisted in seven categories including: Branding; Consumer Insight; Digital Marketing; Entrepreneurial; Export; Innovation; and Sustainability.
A record number of high quality submissions were received by Bord Bia which were then adjudicated by a team of seven independent judges* with extensive experience in business, global markets, media, marketing, and sustainability. Following a comprehensive judging process, the shortlisted companies have been selected.
Food and Drink Awards 2017 Shortlist
The shortlisted companies under each category are as follows;