11 October 2016

12/10/2016 47 min
11 October 2016

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Episode Synopsis

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.