Welcome to the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards 2024! Don't forget, if you're here celebrating with us, use the hashtag #IQFDA24 on your tweets to be featured on the screen!

We've extended our entry deadline by 2 weeks! irish.qualityfoodawards.com/… #IQFDA24

Happy Earth Day 🌍 During judging, we take into consideration when: 🌱 a product is made using local, sustainable ingredients 🌱 a product uses environmentally friendly packaging We also minimise food waste by donating any unused product samples to @Dublin_Simon  💚 #IQFDA24

MEET THE IRISH Qs JUDGES 👨‍🍳🏆 Gary Mc Dowell is an experienced Innovation manager, currently working as the Head of Food, Innovation and Development at @DeliLitesirl If you're interested in becoming a judge for this year's awards, then let us know! lnkd.in/eMT9jGCv

Wishing you a happy, healthy Eid-Ul-Fitr 🎆 And may your #EidAlFitr2024 be as sweet as Kheer! 🥣 For those of you who may not know, Kheer is a traditional Indian rice pudding made with rice, milk, sugar, cardamom, nuts and rose water🌹& can be eaten either warm or chilled.

MEET THE IRISH Qs JUDGES 👨‍🍳 In this series, we will be introducing you to some of the people that bring a wealth of knowledge to the Irish Qs... Matthew Brownie @Skibb_Food_Co is a TV chef, food writer & CEO! Would you like to be a judge? bit.ly/3Kw1y0X #IQFDA24

Brand new for 2024✨Early Bird Discount! All entries submitted by Monday 22 April will quality for the reduced entry fee AND you can amend your entries, after submitting them, right up until the entry deadline. Enter now: lnkd.in/ebRwaQ4G 🥂 #iqfda24

📣 2024 Partner Announcement: @thetaste_ie 🥂 We're delighted to announce that we are partnering with Ireland’s leading food, drink & travel digital magazine✨ Watch this space for updates on this partnership! 👀 #Ireland #IQFDA24

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to everyone in the UK food and drink industry - and beyond 🌏 We have a number of phenomenal women working hard behind the scenes of the Qs to make this event a success, year after year, headed up by our wonderful Director, Beth. #IQFDA24

Happy Pancake Day! 🥞 Here are some of our judges' top products from the 2023 Irish Qs that would be the perfect addition to your pancakes! Featuring @HailDairy @dunnesstores @SimplyBetterDS @keelingsfruits @waldronmeats @BlackwaterHoney 💙 #IQFDA24 #IQFDA #PancakeDay

Happy Lunar New Year, the year of the dragon 🐉✨ February 10th 2024 marks the start of the lunar new year and the beginning of Spring. Wishing you happiness and prosperity for the year ahead!

MEET THE IRISH Qs JUDGES 👨‍🍳 In this series, we will be introducing you to some of those individuals that bring a wealth of knowledge to the Irish Qs... Shilpa Kiran is an award-winning food blogger photographer! Would you like to be a judge? bit.ly/3Kw1y0X IQFDA24

Around the world in 30 cheeses 🌎🧀 join us on a virtual tour of the world in 30 fabulous fromages ✈️ If you produce, or sell, a tasty cheese product here in Ireland then keep your eyes peeled as 2024 entries will be opening very soon...🏆 #IQFDA #IQFDA24 #cheese #awards2024

🍂🍎 Happy Halloween 🎃🥧 How will you be celebrating Halloween this year? Whether you're pumpkin carving or apple bobbing, make sure the leftovers don't go to waste 🥧 Here at the Irish Qs HQ we recommend these delicous @IrishTimes recipes: lnkd.in/e-EZCGp2 Enjoy! 👻

2023 Small Producer of the Year: @SeasonsGlens 🏆 Congratulations to Seasons of the Glens, a not-for-profit social enterprise owned and delivered by @NaturallyNCG, founded in 2019 by @RankFoundation, for winning this award. Find out more here: bit.ly/40gqktt