11 October 2016

Published: Oct. 12, 2016, 7:38 p.m.

This episode of BPT focuses on the 2016 Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards and is dedicated to the late Shane McArdle. We hear from a selection of judges including Neven Maguire (audio courtesy of Blas na hEireann recorded by Mark McMonagle & Judie Russell). Sharon Noonan talks to the 2016 Food Producers' Champions, John & Sally McKenna & meets Aisling Wixted from Greenhouse to discuss the importance of branding & packaging. Teresa Storey, Donan McDonnell & Geraldine Emerson express their delight with winning Blas na hEireann awards. There is also a tribute to the late Shane McArdle who was part of the Blas family.