3-star Great Taste awards for Food NI members Morelli’s Ice Cream, Hannan Meats, Baronscourt Estate, Ballyboley Dexters, Whitewater Brewery/Hinch Distillery and Maud’s Ice-Cream.

Morelli’s Pistachio Swirl Ice Cream by Morelli Ice Cream was one of 9 3-star products won by Northern Ireland producers and Food NI members. Morelli’s also took 3 stars for their Clotted Cream Ice Cream with Irish Black Butter.

There were three stars for Hannan’s Koji and Buttermilk Pork Chops as well as Baronscourt Estate’s Wild Sika Venison Loin and French Rack. Ballyboley Dexter 28 day Dry-aged Beef also made the 3-star grade as did Whitewater Brewery/ Hinch Distillery’s Barrel Aged Stout. Maud’s Ice Cream got 3 stars for their Pistachio Ice Cream.

1.8% of entries received a 3-star. Judging criteria states that the winning entries should be “extraordinarily tasty food and drink”. “Congratulations to all the producers, many of whom are multiple past winners of these prestigious awards- proof that Northern Ireland deserves its place on the world food and drink stage” said Food NI CEO, Michele Shirlow.

All 3-star winning products were tasted and judged again to crown the Golden Fork trophy winners and the 2023 Supreme Champion – the highest accolade of all. All will be announced at the Great Taste Golden Fork Ceremony on Monday 11 September 2023 at the Battersea Arts Centre, London.