During the judging, which took place over June and July, over 3,000 entries were judged, the biggest number of ever, which is a measure of the popularity of the awards and a recognition of their importance in the Irish food and drink scene.

Source: https://www.newsletter.co.uk/business/smaller-northern-ireland-food-firms-in-line-for-business-boost-in-irish-republic-4262297

Eight Northern Irish food and drink experiences have been included in Lonely Planet's new Gourmet Trails Europe.

Source: https://www.northernirelandworld.com/news/people/lonely-planet-highlights-northern-irelands-fabulous-food-and-drink-experiences-in-new-gourmet-trail-guide-4219959

For 2023, the theme is the continuing adventure of Irish food, hearing from food producers, food economists, chefs, and restaurateurs about the ever-changing landscape of Irish food.”

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/02/18/west-waterford-festival-of-food-returns-to-dungarvan/

For 2023, the theme is the continuing adventure of Irish food, hearing from food producers, food economists, chefs, and restaurateurs about the ever-changing landscape of Irish food.”

Source: https://waterford-news.ie/2023/02/18/west-waterford-festival-of-food-returns-to-dungarvan/