GREAT TASTE - GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Entries to the Great Taste Awards 2013/14 open on Monday 4th February. The event has proved to be a successful route to additional business particularly in Britain for Northern Ireland food and drink companies over the past five years. Success in the awards offers substantial promotional and PR opportunities.
The event is watched closely by buyers in top grocery retailers and independent delis. It has also produced significant business from foodservice organisations.
The competition, the most important of its type especially for artisan producers, has enabled many smaller companies to raise their profile substantially - and grow sales - in both Britain and the Republic of Ireland.
Last year, for example, Northern Ireland companies achieved a record haul of awards in the event, which is open to businesses both large and small. The competition offers companies the opportunity to have their products ranked among the best in the British Isles. Northern Ireland companies have also won the Supreme Champion title over the past two years, the winners being Hannan Meats and McCartney's Butchers, both based in Moira.
The closing date for entries is 22 March, the results being announced in mid July.
Check out the Great Taste Awards website for the entry form.
Peter Hannan. 2012 UK Supreme Champion and Arlene Foster, NI Minister for Enterprise.