The Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards celebrates the products, brands, retailers and businesses shaping how Ireland eats and drinks. From everyday grocery staples to festive favourites , from foodservice innovation to health-led products and world-class drinks , our categories reflect a modern, dynamic marketplace.
Judged solely by leading retail, foodservice and industry experts , every entry is assessed through a rigorous, independent tasting and evaluation process. Quality remains at our core; but innovation, relevance and performance sit closely alongside it.
Now in its 47th year, the UK Quality Food & Drink Awards are the premier programme recognising excellence in food and drink products, across retail and foodservice. We've been doing it for just under 5 decades, welcome to the longest running food awards in the UK.
Celebrating outstanding products, available to purchase in the UK, the awards honour outstanding taste, craftsmanship, innovation and product integrity across a wide range of categories.
Judges assess entries on rigorous criteria that reflect consumer expectations and retail success, spotlighting products that demonstrate exceptional quality, packaging, flavour and market appeal. Winning a Quality Food & Drink Award provides brands with a trusted mark of distinction that resonates with buyers, retailers and consumers alike.
Women in the Food Industry's mission is to empower women, shine a spotlight on what they are doing for the UK food industry and build a community of women who give each other support, confidence and strength. Led by co-founder, Mex Ibrahim, with the valuable help of Ambassafors including Antonia Lloyd and Shelley Sofier, they all share the heart-felt belief that collaboration is better than competition and welcome the support of both men and women to support their aims.
Women in the Food Industry became a Community Interest Company (CIC) on 18 Juky 2023 and doesn't exist to make a profit - they work towards a purpose, reinvesting any surplus money into achieving their goal.