Commending the businesses for their success in local awards such as Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards, as well as receiving recognition in UK-wide schemes such as the Great Taste Awards and Quality Food Awards, Cllr Callaghan said: “Causeway Coast and Glens has no shortage of fantastic food and drink producers, and this is evident in the wide array of accolades that local businesses have won.
“These awards recognise and celebrate the quality of products within the industry, and the fact that our Borough is so well represented serves to underscore the commitment to excellence demonstrated by our local producers.
“A key factor in the success of these businesses is their use of the finest local ingredients, as well as their passion and dedication in crafting exceptional products.”
Among those in attendance at the special reception in Cloonavin on Wednesday, February 28 were Morelli Ice Cream Ltd, Coleraine, Basalt Distillery Ltd, Bushmills, Dundarave Estate, Bushmills, Devil’s Churn/Seasons of the Glens, Ballycastle, Glens of Antrim Crisps, Cushendall, Broighter Gold Oil, Limavady, Milgro, Limavady, Lacpatrick Dairies, Coleraine, Jam at The Doorstep, Ballymoney, Causeway Coffee, Ballymoney and Irish Black Butter, Portrush.
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William Miller of Milgro, who received a Silver award for OniT! Crispy Onions at Blas Na hEireann Irish Food Awards. Photo: CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL
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Andy Killen from Dundarave Estates, who won a Gold award for mini shortbread and a Bronze for Grape, Red wine and Rosemary Jelly Chutney at the Blas Na hEireann Irish Food Awards, as well as achieving 1-star at the Great Taste Award for Christmas Pudding. Photo: CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL
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Aideen O'Hagan of LacPatrick Dairies, Coleraine. Photo: CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS COUNCIL
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Mary McKillop and Sheldon Beggs of Glens of Antrim Crisps, Cushendall, who won several accolades at the Great Taste Awards, as well as Bronze at the Blas Na hEireann Irish Food Awards and Bronze at the Irish Quality Food Awards. Photo: CAUSEWAY COAST AND GLENS BOROUGH COUNCIL