Blas food awards: Taste of success

THE Blas na hÉireann food and drink awards were presented in Dingle over the weekend and many producers’ sterling efforts were honoured by their peers. 

This kind of recognition can help a business grow and reach a wider audience, create some if not spectacular wealth and create jobs so it’s an entirely admirable process.

These awards and the food trends dominating a society also offer a window into that culture’s priorities. Sometimes they can be a pretty sharp reflection of who and what we are. More than 430 awards were made in 120 categories and there were over 2,500 entries so this assessment was comprehensive.