A welcome reception was hosted where attending members were treated to a multi award winning taste of handmade artisan treats by Trudies Kitchen, Stable Diet, Ryan’s Bakeries Wexford, Tasty Parlour, Earth Food, Mór Taste, Saltrock Dairy, Daeng’s Delicious Crackers and Isle of Crackers.
Addressing the members, recently appointed Chairperson Paul Kehoe said:
‘This organisation’s core remit is as a ‘Member Led and Member Representative Body’ to act on behalf of Wexford Food Producers and in the interest of the development of the business of Wexford Food continues to successfully develop. Interest in our organisation continues to thrive and we predict further membership growth next year.’
A ‘Celebratory Gathering’ was then hosted in the new Food Studio at GreentechHQ, Enniscorthy Technology Park.An Cathaoirleach Wexford County Council Cllr Joe Sullivan spoke at the ‘Celebratory Gathering’ highlighting the significant contribution the members have made to the national profile of Wexford’s food and beverage production sector by their collective achievements across the 2025 Irish Food Awards season.
Through sheer hard work and perseverance Wexford food producers have once again brought pride and achievement to the Model County with their incredible success, culminating in multiple awards and national recognition for their Wexford produce at key national events such as Blas na hÉireann, Great Taste Awards, Irish Quality Food Drink Awards with Wexford finalists nominated in the forthcoming Good Food Ireland Awards and Free From Awards. Seven Wexford Food Producers were also recipients of ‘Origin Green Gold’ status this year from Bord Bia.
A wonderful display of culinary excellence of Wexford’s finest multi award winning produce was presented by father and son Owen and David Mullins, Zanna Cookhouse who won five national awards at the recent 2025 Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards including ‘Best in County’ for Wexford. The bespoke grazing menu of delicious canapes featured the produce of Killowen Farm, Wexford Home Preserves, ABP Irish Country Meats, Tirlán, O’Neill’s Dry Cure Meats Company, Butchers Best New Ross, Ballyhack Smokehouse, Cullens Fruit & Veg, Greenhill Fruit Farm, Wheelock’s Fruit, Wexford Tomatoes, Scúp Gelato, Zaeire Artisan Chocolate and Killiane Castle Honey.Members also enjoyed a range of delicious cordials from Clodagh Davis, Naturally Cordial who won every award in her category, Gold, Silver and Bronze at the recent 2025 Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards in Dingle in October.
The Food Studio at GreentechHQ has been established as a collaborative space for food entrepreneurs, producers, and innovators across the Southeast, with the aim of supporting sustainable food production, promoting Southeast regional excellence, and fostering opportunities for innovation, food marketing, testing, and collaboration.The Food Studio at GreentechHQ has been co-funded by a LEADER grant through Wexford Local Development and will serve as a platform for promoting the region’s food producers while opening the door to innovation kitchens, testing labs, and export opportunities. It will also play a role in supporting education and mentoring for emerging food businesses.
The Wexford Food Producers Network CLG provides a centralised member led and member representative organisation with a core remit to promote and support the business of Wexford food. The organisation has over fifty members who are Wexford based sole traders, SME’s and large companies. Their continued aim is to support Wexford food producers, to build a sustainable food industry and to contribute significantly to the Irish economy on a local, regional, national and international level through the export markets.
The Wexford Food Producers Network is recognised and supported by Wexford County Council, Wexford Local Enterprise Office and Wexford Local Development. The Wexford Food Producers Network engages with the Department of Agriculture, Food & The Marine and with national agencies Bord Bia, Bord Iascaigh Mhara and Ornua –The Irish Dairy Board and Fáilte Ireland on various important issues for the Irish Food & Drinks sector.
FBD Insurance is the ‘Preferred Insurance Partner’ of The Wexford Food Producers Network.