The list of Irish companies shortlisted for Bord Bia’s 2019 Food and Drink Awards have been announced. More than 300 industry leaders will gather at the event hosted by RTÉ’s Miriam O’Callaghan on Wednesday 27 November in the RDS Concert Hall.

“Despite the challenging economic and trading conditions of the past two years, those shortlisted are shining examples of best practice across the industry,” said Bord Bia CEO Tara McCarthy.

“I want to congratulate all companies selected and wish them luck at the awards ceremony later this month.”

Listed below are the eight award categories:

  • Brand Marketing Award

    • Collar of Gold; Flahavans; O’Brien Fine Foods; The Shed Distillery.

  • Consumer Insight Award

    • Glenilen Farm; Kepak; M Bio.

  • Diversity & Inclusion Award

    • Dawn Meats; Diageo Ireland.

  • Domestic Success Award

    • Glenisk; Keelings Select; Kepak; Rye River Brewing.

  • Export Growth Award

    • John Stone Beef; Lír Chocolates; Silverhill Foods; The Shed Distillery.

  • Future Leader Award

    • Léan O’Connor, Drover Foods; Philip Martin, Blanco Niño; Valda Smith, O’Brien Fine Foods; John Harte, Five Farms Irish Cream.

  • Sustainability Award

    • ABP Food Group; Butlers Chocolates; Carbery; Flahavans.

  • Sustainability Project Impact Award

    • Heineken; Irish Fish Canners; Keogh’s; Kepak.

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