Celebrating agri-food, drink and tourism hospitality businesses across Ireland, the Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance, received a record number of nominations ahead of the organisation’s 20th year, which is coming up in 2026.

The following Cork businesses have been shortlisted: Hayfield Manor – 5 Star Hotel of the Year, Tom Durcan Meats – Meat Producer of the Year, K O’Connell Fish Merchants – Fish & Seafood Producer of the Year, Maryborough Hotel – 4 Star Hotel of the Year, Ballymaloe Cookery School, Organic Farm & Gardens – Food Tourism Experience of the Year and Ballymaloe House Hotel – Culinary Haven of the Year.

Other Cork businesses to be shortlisted include: Koko Kinsale – Bakery & Chocolate Producer, Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur – Drinks Producer of the Year, Rebel City Distillery – Drinks Producer of the Year, The Lifeboat Inn – Pub Restaurant of the Year, The Church Restaurant – Restaurant of the Year, Milleens Cheese – Dairy Producer of the Year, Urru Culinary Store – Shop of the Year, Kalbos Café – Cafe of the Year and Ummera Smokehouse – Fish & Seafood Producer of the Year.

The Good Food Ireland® Awards are judged by an independent panel of Irish and international experts through onsite mystery inspections and detailed assessments.

These experts shortlist nominees and select winners based on strict criteria, which includes local sourcing, Irish provenance, and sustainability.

Margaret Jeffares, Founder of Good Food Ireland®, said: “Our awards are recognised as the pinnacle of excellence in food, drink and tourism experience, recognising those businesses who play a vital role in the entire Irish food ecosystem, one that fosters local pride and drives international tourism.”

Ms Jeffares continued: “From food and drink producers and regenerative farmers to chefs and tourism destinations, we were delighted to have received an incredibly high calibre of entries from County Cork.

“This year’s awards’ theme is ‘Rooted in Taste. Backed by Trust’ and each of our finalists truly embodies this sentiment. I would like to congratulate them on already being amongst the best culinary experiences in Ireland, and wish each of our finalists well,” she added.

In addition to the main categories, the awards feature the Food Lovers’ Choice Award, which is open to all agri-food, drink and tourism hospitality businesses, and voted for by the public.

Five Food Lovers’ Choice award winners will be presented on the night, featuring winners from the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartland, Dublin and Northern Ireland.

The Good Food Ireland® Awards 2025, in association with FBD Insurance, will be held on Monday, November 10.