IQFDA Finalists 2026
The 2026 finalists of the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards with plenty of placings for Food NI members.
White’s Oats are among the most lauded producers with shortlistings in the Ambient Breakfast Products category for Lidl Porridge Pots With Golden Syrup, White’s Apple, Cranberry and Raspberry Granola, White’s Date and Coconut Granola and White’s Toasted Oats and White’s Wild Fruit Crunch.
The Daily Apron has been shortlisted in the Morning Bun category of Baked Breakfast Goods.
Naked Mash by Wilson’s Country is a finalist in the Free From Allergens section. They are also shortlisted in the Meal Accompaniments category for their Lidl Wedges and Wilson’s Mashed Potato. Mash Direct’s Beer Battered Wedges are also finalists in this section.
Glastry Farm’s Mango and Passionfruit Sorbet is in the running for an Ice Cream and Sorbet category award.
In Savoury Snacks, Golden Popcorn’s Aldi Satin Crunch – Thai Sweet Chilli is shortlisted.
In Drinks, Our Brewery’s Do You Wanna Funk – NEIPA, Hang Up Your Hang Ups – Hazy India Pale Ale and Light Up Gold, West Coast IPA and Modern Love Pale Ale are all nominated as is Frankie and Eileen’s Craft Gin in the Gin section.
Long Meadow Farm’s Pure Apple Juice and Papas Minerals’ Cloudy Lemonade Cordial have both been shortlisted in the Food Service Soft Drinks category.
In the Health and Nutrition awards, Mackle’s Natural Umber is nominated in Drinks. Deli Lites’ Asian Fusion Chicken Super Bowl is shortlisted in the Weight Loss and Portion Control section. Deli Lites’ DELI + Hi Protein Pulled Beef Burrito and The Italian Job Sub Roll are both in the High Protein award section, as is Daily Apron’s Peanut Butter Protein Ball.
Crawford’s Rock Seamoss Capsules are in the Immunity Support category as are Crawford’s Rock Dillisk Sprinkles in Reduced Salt/Heart Health.
Longbridge Drinks has already been awarded Gold for their Winterberry Cordial in the Christmas Drinks Awards.
Celebrating the products, brands, retailers and businesses shaping how Ireland eats and drinks. From everyday grocery staples to festive favourites , from foodservice innovation to health-led products and world-class drinks , they say their categories reflect a modern, dynamic marketplace.
This year’s winners will be announced at a gala dinner awards celebration at The Round Room, The Mansion House, Dublin on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Best of luck to our finalists.
