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 REPRO FREE -- Dave Twamley of Roberts Roberts from Dublin enjoy some time in the Sun on a West Kerry over the weekend . Aldi products scooped a total of 21 awards, including 6 gold medals at the annual Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards being held in Dingle this weekend - its highest ever haul. Aldi's product range is now the most decorated of all retailers in Ireland.A proud supporter of Irish producers, Aldi has tripled its annual spend on Irish products over the past five years, helping maintain over 22,000 jobs across the Irish food industry. Since 2008 Aldi has almost doubled the number of Irish suppliers it works with. Over 50% of Aldi’s supplier spend is with Irish suppliers, producers and manufacturers.
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 Keywords: PRESS INFO Aldi tops the taste test at Blas na hÉireann National Irish Food Awards to win 21 titlesAldi now has the most decorated grocery offering in IrelandAldi continued its phenomenal year of food awards by topping the taste test at the annual Blas na hÉireann National Irish Food Awards as its Irish own-brand products picked up 21 titles including six gold medals – its largest haul yet., Aldi has now won 66 Blas na hÉireann Awards since 2009, picking up more awards than any other retailer over the last four years. Aldi has the most decorated grocery range in Ireland, with well over 120 quality award winning own-brand products found on the shelves of its 102 Irish stores across the country.Commenting, Aldi Ireland’s Group Buying Director, Niall O’Connor, said: “Irish families know it pays to shop at Aldi each week. These awards are proof that it tastes better too., From sweet to savoury, frozen and fresh we offer more award winning Irish products than any other retailer in the country. Our products are sourced from some of the very best food producers in Ireland and it’s this commitment to delivering quality Irish products at unbeatable prices that is attracting new shoppers to Aldi and growing our loyal customer base in Ireland.” Aldi’s Irish products won 6 gold medal, 7silver medal and 8 bronze medal awards in Dingle this weekend., It swept the boards in the Conserves category, taking gold, silver and bronze for its Grandessa Irish Handmade Conserves in Autumn Fruits, Summer Fruits and Rhubarb & Vanilla flavours respectively., Other gold medal winning products include Brannans Premium White Pudding from Loughnanes of Galway, Brannans Hickory Rashers supplied by Oakpark, in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Del Rivo 100% Pure Pressed Apple Juice from Mulrines in Ballybofey, Co. Donegal and Grandessa Irish Marmalade – Three Fruits.Now in its sixth year, the Blas na hÉireann National Irish Food Awards celebrate and reward the very best in Irish food., With gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded across 80 food categories, the Awards focus solely on taste, with the winners chosen as a result of blind tastings by a team of Ireland's top food experts.A proud supporter of Irish producers, Aldi has tripled its annual spend on Irish products over the past five years, helping maintain over 22, 000 jobs across the Irish food industry., Since 2008 Aldi has almost doubled the number of Irish suppliers it works with., Over 50% of Aldi’s supplier spend is with Irish suppliers, producers and manufacturers.The award wins follow Aldi’s recent excellent showings at both the Great Taste Awards in London and the inaugural Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards., Aldi had its strongest performance to date at the Great Taste Awards, winning a total of 59 titles., This included a three gold stars award, the highest accolade possible, for its Kilcree Gold Organic Honey, which was also nominated for the Golden Fork Award., 10 Aldi products scooped awards at the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards including the Overall Gold Award for Duneen Handmade Farmhouse Raspberry Yogurt., Aldi was also a star attraction at the recent National Ploughing Championships where more than 100, 000 visitors passed through the Aldi tent to meet its suppliers and sample products., Aldi's full list of Blas na hÉireann National Irish Food Awards winning products includes:Gold medalBrannans Hickory RashersDel Rivo 100% Pure Pressed Apple JuiceCountry Fresh Cous Cous - SpicyBrannans Premium White PuddingGrandessa Irish Handmade Conserves – Autumn FruitsGrandessa Irish Marmalades – Three FruitsSilver MedalThe Pantry Brown Bread MixThe Pantry Chocolate Fudge Cake MixBallymore Crust Traditional White Sliced BatchGrandessa Irish Handmade Conserves – Summer Fruits McGrath’s Reserve Blend 80’s Tea BagsNature’s Isle 100% Irish Bacon Eye LoinSnackrite Okey Dokeys Sharing Bag Cheese & Onion 150gBronze MedalSpecially Selected, Garlic & Herb SausagesSpecially Selected Irish Organic Smoked SalmonSnackrite Belight Satin Crunch – Cheddar Cheese & Spring OnionGrandessa Irish Handmade Conserves – Rhubard & VanillaSpecially Selected Irish Angus Fillet SteakO’Shea’s Traditional Irish StoutSpecially Selected West Cork Indulgence Yogurt – ToffeeMcGrath’s Gold Blend 80’s Tea BagsEnds, 6th October 2013For more information:Shane Nolan, 086 083 5402Donnchadh O’Neill087 205 6504Gibney Communications, 01 661 0402

Aldi National Irish Food Awards PASSWORD