Seven Wexford businesses through to final of the Good Food Ireland Awards

A proud partnership with FBD insurance, the annual awards celebrate the best food, drink, and hospitality shown by businesses across the country. The organisers believe that this event is more than a celebration – that they are a catalyst for rural growth, sustainable food tourism and all-island collaboration.

The awards take place at the K Club in Co. Kildare on Monday, November 10, in which seven Wexford businesses will be taking part; Kelly’s Resort Hotel & Spa for 4 Star Hotel of the Year, Ballykelly Farm for Fruit & Vegetable Producer of the Year, Kearns Fruit Farm for Fruit & Vegetable Producer of the Year, Regan Organic Farm for Meat Producer of the Year, Atlantis of Kilmore Quay for the Sustainability Award, Food and Drink Producer, and Fish & Seafood Producer of the Year, Killowen Farm for Dairy Producer of the Year, Butcher’s Best for Shop of the Year.

These awards are judged by an independent panel of Irish and international experts through onsite mystery inspections and detailed assessments on the basis of strict criteria in sourcing, Irish provenance, and sustainability.

In addition, the ever-popular Food Lovers Choice Awards – voted for by the public – will honour much-loved food, drink and hospitality businesses across five regions: Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, Dublin and Northern Ireland.

Commenting on the awards, Margaret Jeffares, Founder of Good Food Ireland said: “Good Food Ireland was born from a desire to celebrate Ireland’s world-class food, drink and farming champions. Many years later, our awards are recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in food, drink and tourism, shining a spotlight on the businesses that play a vital role in our entire food ecosystem, from farm to fork.”

“The calibre of entries this year has been phenomenal – across every county and category, we have seen businesses that truly embody our 2025 theme, ‘Rooted in Taste. Backed by Trust.’ Each finalist should feel enormously proud to be recognised as one of the best in Ireland,” she added.