Ray Ryan reports on the rapturous welcome given to Castletownbere Fisherman’s Co-op on being named Green Business of the Year.

Sustainability, a key factor in driving the reputation of Ireland’s food, drink, and horticulture industry and delivering a market preference for its products, was given a double recognition at the 2015 Bord Bia Food and Drink Awards.

Excellence in the Irish food and drink industry will be represented by 27 companies shortlisted for awards, and Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney will make presentations to the overall winners in eight categories — branding, consumer insight, sustainability, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, export development, innovation and success at home.