National Organic Awards to recognise growers, manufacturers
This year there are six new categories and the closing date for entries is September 5. All entries will be judged by a panel of experts.
The aim of the awards is to mark the achievements of Irish organic food and drink growers and manufacturers.
Organic Trust is urging as many of its members as possible to participate in the awards.
It said Bord Bia is offering great opportunities to the winners in terms of media exposure, innovation and other support.
“This kind of expertise, which would often be outside the financial capabilities of many small and artisan food producers, has the potential to improve many aspects of business for organic food producers,” it said
Award winners in 2012 were very positive about the benefit of the event to the participants.
Pat Lalor, Kilbeggan Organic Foods, chosen for the best grocery product award two years ago, said winning any award is important.
“But winning a National Organic Award from among your peers is a significant recognition in developing the home market but even more significant in developing the export market“.
Tom Keogh, Keogh’s Potatoes, said winning the National Organic Award for the best organic fruit and vegetable in 2012 was great recognition for the company as a grower to promote and grow this aspect of its business.
