Pictured at the 2016 FreeFrom Food Awards Ireland, is Emma Clarke Conway, FreeFrom Food Awards Coodinator, Claire Hunter, Rule Of Crumb and winner of Product of the Year, John Burke, Founder, FreeFrom Food Awards Ireland and Maria McHale, Editor, Slainte Magazine.

I was asked to join the judging panel for the inaugural awards earlier this year and was delighted to oblige in April. The awards ceremony took place last night with over 120 awards handed out to producers from Ireland, Northern Ireland and around Europe. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it myself as I have a 4 week old baby to entertain but I understand it was a fantastic night.

We have some amazing homegrown Gluten Free food here in Ireland – congratulations to all the winners – full listing below! For more information on the awards, visit the official website.

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

GLUTEN FREE SALTED CARAMEL & CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLES

RULE OF CRUMB

(Northern Ireland)

PRODUCT RANGE OF THE YEAR

BFree

(Ireland)

CATEGORY  – BEER

GOLD DAURA Damm (Spain)

SILVER CELIA Premium Czech Dark Lager (UK & Czech)

BRONZE 9 WHITE DEER Saor Gluten Free Beer (Ireland)

CATEGORY  – BEVERAGES (NON-AlCOHOL)

GOLD SUPERVALU Lactose Free Milk (Ireland)

SILVER KOKO Dairy Free Original + Calcium (UK)

BRONZE ALPRO Almond Unsweetened (UK)

CATEGORY – BISCUITS & COOKIES ***This category has a double bronze award***

GOLD THE FOODS OF ATHENRY Belgium Chocolate Orange Biscuit Cake (Ireland)

SILVER BIA GANBREISE Gookies – Cranberry & White Chocolate (Ireland)

BRONZE ALDI Specially Selected – GF Cranberry & White Chocolate Cookies (Ireland)

BRONZE LIDL Just Free – Caramel Shortcake (Ireland)

CATEGORY – BREAD (SLICED & LOAF)

GOLD KELKIN Multiseed Sourdough Bread (Ireland)

SILVER FRIA Grova Dark Loaf with Linseed (Sweden)

BRONZE PURE BRED Multigrain Farmhouse Loaf (Ireland)

CATEGORY – BREAD MIXES

GOLD JUVELA Gluten Free White Mix (UK)

SILVER ODLUMS Gluten Free Tritamyl White Bread Mix (Ireland)

BRONZE JUVELA Gluten Free Fibre Mix (UK)

CATEGORY – BREAD PRODUCTS

GOLD RULE OF CRUMB Part Baked Bread Roll (Northern Ireland)

SILVER BFREE Stone Baked Pitta Breads (Ireland)

BRONZE CRUST & CRUMB Delicio Gluten Free Thin & Crispy Garlic Bread (Northern Ireland)

CATEGORY – BREAKFAST (NON-CEREAL)

GOLD HODGINS Gluten Free Black Pudding (Ireland)

SILVER ALPRO Go On – Blackcurrant (UK)

BRONZE DUNNES STORES Gluten Free Sausages (Ireland)

CATEGORY – BREAKFAST CEREALS

GOLD HOMESPUN FOODS Quinoa Crunch – Pecan & Cranberry (Ireland)

SILVER NESTLE Gluten Free Corn Flakes (Global)

BRONZE MARIA LUCIA BAKES Cranberry, Coconut and Chia Seed Granola (Ireland)

CATEGORY – CAKES

GOLD FRIA Swedish Brownie Cake (Sweden)

SILVER FRIA Chocolate Muffins (Sweden)

BRONZE PURE BRED Gluten Free Lemon Mini Muffins (Ireland)

CATEGORY – CAKES (ARTISAN)

GOLD WILDBERRY BAKERY Orange & Almond Cake (Ireland)

SILVER WILDBERRY BAKERY Lemon & Raspberry Cake (Ireland)

BRONZE THE GLUTEN FREE KITCHEN CO. Gluten Free Chocolate Eclairs (Ireland)

CATEGORY – CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE

GOLD NATURE’S OILS Burger Sauce (Ireland)

SILVER SING LI Curry Mix (Ireland)

BRONZE DENISE’S DELICIOUS Fruit Scone (Ireland)

CATEGORY – CONDIMENTS, DRESSINGS & MARINADES

GOLD JANET’S JUST DELICIOUS Scrummy Plum Chutney (Ireland)

SILVER SPICE DEVILS Daube Tropical (Ireland)

BRONZE REBEL CHILLI Jalapeno & Raspberry Jelly (Ireland)

CATEGORY – CONFECTIONERY

GOLD MIENAS Chocolate Hazelnut & Cranberry Nougat (Ireland)

SILVER BRODERICKS Gluten Free Road Rocking Choc Choc Block (Ireland)

BRONZE MIENAS Almond & Pistachio Nougat (Ireland)

CATEGORY – CONFECTIONERY (Chocolate)

GOLD MOO FREE Bunnycomb Mini Moos (UK)

SILVER ELIZABETH SHAW Mint Crisp Dark Chocolates (UK)

BRONZE MAGIC MAYAN Always Almond (Ireland)

CATEGORY – CRACKERS & CRISPBREADS

GOLD THE FOODS OF ATHENRY Cranberry & Hazelnut Soda Bread Toasts (Ireland)

SILVER KENT & FRASER Olive, Walnut & Pimenton Toasts (UK)

BRONZE THE FOODS OF ATHENRY Multiseed & Cumin Soda Bread Toasts (Ireland)

CATEGORY – CRISPS & SNACKS

GOLD TAYTO Bistro – Crushed Sea Salt & Aged Vinegar Crisps (Ireland)

SILVER CAVEMAN GRUB No-Grain-O-La Bar (Ireland)

BRONZE O’DONNELLS Sweet Chilli Flavoured Crisps (Ireland)

CATEGORY – DESSERTS & PUDDINGS

GOLD RULE OF CRUMB Gluten Free Salted Caramel & Chocolate Profiteroles (Northern Ireland)

SILVER GRANNY’S TRADITIONAL Christmas Pudding Ice Cream (Ireland)

BRONZE THE FOODS OF ATHENRY Christmas Pudding (Ireland)

CATEGORY – DIPS & RELISHES

GOLD REBEL CHILLI Green Chilli – Lemongrass & Ginger (Ireland)

SILVER REBEL CHILLI Red Chilli – Lemongrass & Ginger (Ireland)

BRONZE JANET’S JUST DELICIOUS Beetroot Blush (Ireland)

CATEGORY – FISH PRODUCTS

GOLD DUNNES STORES Breaded Haddock Goujons (by Atlantis Seafoods) (Ireland)

SILVER DUNNES STORES Breaded Smoked Haddock Fillets (by Atlantis Seafoods) (Ireland)

BRONZE DUNNES STORES Breaded Hake Fillets (by Atlantis Seafoods) (Ireland)

CATEGORY – FLOURS, BATTERS & MIXES

GOLD ISABEL’S Pizza Mix (UK)

SILVER DOVES FARM Plain White Flour (UK)

BRONZE DENISE’S DELICIOUS Sweet Pastry Mix (Ireland)

CATEGORY – INNOVATION

GOLD THE FOODS OF ATHENRY Bite Box (Ireland)

SILVER BFREE Multigrain Wraps – Quinoa & Chia Seed (Ireland)

BRONZE ILUMI Singapore Style Pot Noodle (UK)

CATEGORY – KIDS CHOICE

GOLD DOHERTYS Gluten Free Cocktails Sausages (Ireland)

SILVER GOODNESS GRAINS Gluten Free Lemon Muffin (Ireland)

BRONZE LARGO FOODS Pombear (Original) (Ireland)

CATEGORY – LONG LIFE ***Kelkin Multiseed Sourdough Bread – 2nd GOLD for this product)

***ALPRO Almond Unsweetened – 2nd BRONZE for this product)

GOLD KELKIN Multiseed Sourdough Bread (Ireland)

SILVER JUVELA White Rolls (UK)

BRONZE ALPRO Almond Unsweetened (UK)

CATEGORY – MEAT FREE

GOLD DEE’S WHOLEFOODS Leek & Onion Sausages (Ireland)

SILVER MASH DIRECT Vegetable Burgers (Northern Ireland)

BRONZE BUTE ISLAND FOODS Greek Style Sheese (Scotland)

CATEGORY – MEAT PRODUCTS

GOLD MALLONS Low Fat & Gluten Free Garlic & Herb Pork Sausages (Ireland)

SILVER DOHERTY’S Gluten Free & Wheat Free Beefburgers (Ireland)

BRONZE WOW Steakburger (Ireland)

CATEGORY – MEATS (COLD)

GOLD GREENE FARM FOODS Torn For Taste – Fajita Beef (Ireland)

SILVER GREENE FARM FOODS Cajun Chicken Breast (Ireland)

BRONZE GREENE FARM FOODS Roast Topside Beef (Ireland)

CATEGORY –  POULTRY & GAME

GOLD DUNNES STORES Chicken Kiev (by Shannon Vale Foods) (Ireland)

SILVER SUPERVALU Chicken Goujons (Ireland)

BRONZE WOW Sweet Chilli & Garlic Turkey Sausage (Ireland)

CATEGORY – PIZZA & PASTA

GOLD LIDL Just Free – Margherita Pizza (Ireland)

SILVER PIZZADO Gluten Free Pizza Kits (Northern Ireland)

BRONZE GOODFELLAS Margherita Pizza (Ireland)

CATEGORY – RAW & SUPERFOODS

GOLD THE FOODS OF ATHENRY High Omega Granola (Ireland)

SILVER HOMESPUN FOODS Quinoa Crunch – Goji Berry, Cashew & Coconut (Ireland)

BRONZE REVIVE ACTIVE Joint Complex (TBD)

CATEGORY – READY TO COOK

GOLD MASH DIRECT Potato Croquettes (Northern Ireland)

SILVER JUST GREAT MASH Kale & Chive (Ireland)

BRONZE THE FARMERS DAUGHTER Burger With Red Onion (Ireland)

CATEGORY – RICE & CORNCAKES

GOLD KELKIN Multigrain Corncakes with Quinoa & Flaxseed (Ireland)

SILVER KELKIN Dark Chocolate & Orange Rice Cake Thins (Ireland)

BRONZE KELKIN Dark Chocolate Mint Rice Cakes (Ireland)

CATEGORY – SAUCES (COOKING)

GOLD KAREN’S CUISINE Chasseur Sauce (Ireland)

SILVER SPICE DEVILS Twisted Creole (Ireland)

BRONZE DAN & MONSTRO Curry Sauce (Ireland)

CATEGORY – SAUCES (POUR OVER)

GOLD KAREN’S CUISINE Reform Sauce (Ireland)

SILVER TASTE OF GOODNESS Pepper Sauce (Ireland)

BRONZE TASTE OF GOODNESS Garlic Mayonnaise Sauce (Ireland)

CATEGORY – SEASONAL *** Granny’s Traditional Christmas Pudding Ice Cream also won Silver in Puddings & Desserts

GOLD GRANNY’S TRADITIONAL Christmas Pudding Ice Cream (Ireland)

SILVER KEOGH’S Roast Turkey & Secret Stuffing Crisps (Ireland)

BRONZE THE FOODS OF ATHENRY Mince Pies (Ireland)

CATEGORY – SOUPS

GOLD FUSION & STREET Taste of Mumbai – Chicken Soup With Garam Masala Spices

SILVER SECRET RECIPE Crosshaven Seafood Chower (Ireland)

BRONZE FUSION & STREET Taste of Rio – Tomato Soup With Chorizo, Peppers & Black Eyed Peas & Basmati Rice (Ireland)

CATEGORY – SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS

GOLD ART OF ZEN Vegan Egg (By Follow Your Heart) (USA TBC)

SILVER BUTE ISLAND FOODS Spring Onion & Cracked Pepper Sheese (Scotland)

BRONZE PLAMIL Chocolate Orange Spread (UK TBC)

CATEGORY – VALUE

GOLD ALDI Has No – Gluten Free White Bread (Ireland)

SILVER ALDI Has No – Coffee Cake (Ireland)

BRONZE LIDL Just Free – White Rolls (Ireland)