Calling on emerging artisan food producers to compete in Listowel Food Fair 2023
The 2023 Listowel Food Fair celebrates its 28th fair this year providing a platform for artisan food producers to showcase their talent
The 28th Listowel Food Fair is happening from 9-13 November in Listowel, North Kerry, in association with Kerry Local Enterprise Office.
Supported by industry leaders such as Kerry Group, Bord Bia, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Teagasc, Fáilte Ireland, Kerry Local Enterprise Office, Kerry County Council, Tipperary Crystal, Garveys Supervalu, and Eno Wines, this competition provides a platform for artisan food producers to showcase their exceptional creations.
The competition features five distinct categories, providing a platform for artisan food producers to showcase their exceptional creations.
The categories are as follows:
Baking & Baked Goods
Beverages – Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic
Dairy – Cultured milk, Cream products, Ice Cream, and Cheese
Condiments – Jams, Chutneys, Sauces, and Food Ingredients
Free-from and Health products
Eligibility:
Entrants must ensure their food products are not mass-produced and have been in production for two years or less.
Key Competition Details:
Entry Deadline: Friday, November 3rd, 2023
Judging Date: Tuesday, November 7th, 2023
Venue: Listowel Arms Hotel, The Square, Listowel, Co. Kerry, V31V962
Prizes:
Overall Winner: €1000
Category Winners: €200 each
All entrants must deliver their submissions to the Listowel Arms Hotel by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.
Jimmy Deenihan, chairman, Listowel Food Fair, said: “The Listowel Food Fair ‘2023 Best Emerging Artisan Food Competition’ is a well established and long standing feature of the festival and it highlights the exceptional talent and dedication of our artisan food producers, who bring innovation and flavour to Irish food. This competition aims to recognise and support up-and-coming artisan food producers across the country, fostering innovation and excellence”.
Registration is available on the Listowel Food Fair website: www.listowelfoodfair.ie
