Join Alert Packaging at Blas na hÉireann 2026
Celebrating Ireland’s food producers and the people behind great products
We’re delighted to once again support Blas na hÉireann – The Irish Food Awards 2026, taking place in Dingle, Co. Kerry, from Thursday 1st to Saturday 3rd October, with the prestigious awards ceremony taking place on Friday 2nd October.
Once again we are proud to be sponsoring the Sweet Pantry category, celebrating the exceptional quality, creativity and craftsmanship of Ireland’s sweet food producers.
As a packaging manufacturer working closely with food producers across Ireland, we see first-hand the passion and commitment that goes into bringing great food products to market. That’s why supporting an event that celebrates Irish food excellence is so important to us.
Celebrating excellence in Irish food
Established in 2007, Blas na hÉireann has become Ireland’s largest blind-tasted food awards and one of the most respected events in the Irish food industry.
The awards are unique in their approach. Products are independently assessed through a rigorous blind-tasting process, with judges focusing on the qualities that matter most – taste, quality and authenticity.
For producers, receiving a Blas na hÉireann award is a significant achievement. Gold and silver awards provide independent recognition of product quality and can help brands build credibility, increase visibility and open doors to new retail and export opportunities.
Celebrating the Sweet Pantry category
We’re especially excited to sponsor the Sweet Pantry category in 2026.
Ireland has an incredible community of confectionery, bakery and sweet food producers, ranging from innovative start-ups to established brands with generations of experience behind them.
From chocolate and confectionery to biscuits, cakes and other indulgent treats, these products combine creativity, quality ingredients and distinctive branding – all of which need to come together to create a successful product on the shelf.
At Alert Packaging, we’re proud to work with food manufacturers to develop high-quality flexible packaging that protects products while helping brands stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Supporting Irish food businesses
Our involvement with Blas na hÉireann reflects our wider commitment to supporting the Irish food manufacturing sector.
As an Irish manufacturer, Alert Packaging provides flexible packaging solutions to food producers across the island of Ireland, with capabilities including high-definition flexographic printing, laminating, slitting and converting, pouch and bag making, and reel-fed films.
We understand that packaging needs to do much more than look good. It needs to provide the right level of product protection, perform efficiently on packing lines, meet food safety requirements and increasingly support customers’ sustainability objectives.
That’s why we work closely with food manufacturers to develop packaging solutions that are fit for purpose, commercially viable and designed around their specific requirements.
Congratulations to all the finalists
We’d like to extend our congratulations to everyone shortlisted for the Blas na hÉireann 2026 awards.
Being selected as a finalist is a fantastic achievement and recognition of the hard work, innovation and dedication that goes into producing outstanding Irish food and drink.
We’re looking forward to meeting producers, customers and fellow industry professionals in Dingle and celebrating the incredible talent within Ireland’s food sector.
See you in Dingle
Blas na hÉireann is much more than an awards ceremony. It’s an opportunity for Ireland’s food community to come together, celebrate success and showcase the quality and diversity of Irish food to a wider audience.
We’re proud to play our part.
If you’re attending Blas na hÉireann 2026, make sure to say hello to the Alert Packaging team.
We look forward to seeing you in Dingle this October and celebrating the very best of Irish food and drink.
Find out more about Blas na hÉireann and the 2026 awards at Irish Food Awards – Blas na hÉireann.