Waterford Festival of Food Dungarvan took to the Farmer’s Market just before Christmas to meet and greet its supporters and sponsors.  Festival Chairman Donal Connolly was delighted to accept sponsor cheques at this hospitality event from FBD and Dawn Meats.  The Festival hospitality staff was generously supplied with seasonal delighted by various local suppliers.

The Festival of Food has a very exciting schedule of events planned for February and March as well as for the Festival weekend itself April 12th to 15th.  Dawn Meats is delighted to be associated with the Festival and will continue to have a full complement of their products on each occasion.  For more log on to www.waterfordfestivaloffood.com

Pictured below: Tom Giligan - Waterford City Council, Clive Carter & Michael Wall - Dawn Meats and Chairman of Waterford Festival of Food - Donal Connolly.

The Team at Dawn Meats picutred recently with ASDA as they were awarded Supplier of the Quarter.

From left to right: Barry Williams, Elaine Robinson, Claire Lenighan, Dermott Slade, Niall Browne, Charles Redfield, Marcus Sherreard, Jim Viggars, Ken Hallahan, Andy Tweedle

Marcus Sherreard - Sales Director at Dawn Group Cross Hands pictured recently participating in the Dublin City Marathon.  He crossed the line in a personal best of 3 hours and 36 minutes. 

Marcus ran in aid of the very worthy cause The Meat Industry BDCI Charity and you can read all about the great work they do by following the link below: www.bdci.uk.com

Pictured recently at Dawn Meats members of ProAgria the leading agricultural expert organisation in Finland.  The delegation were brought on a full plant tour by Group Development Manager Paul Nolan.

The 10th Annual Wales the True Taste Food and Drink Awards took place this year in North Wales on Thursday October 20th.  It was the first time the Welsh Assembly Government managed awards were held in North Wales, with the awards ceremony taking place at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.

Earliery this month when he launched this year’s awards, Dr Haydn E. Edwards, chair of the Food & Drink Advisory Partnership said, “When the Wales the True Taste Food & Drink Awards were launched a decade ago the aim was to give public recognition to producers excelling in their sectors and to raise the profile of Welsh food and drink throughout Wales and beyond.

“These ambitions have now been realised and the Awards have grown in popularity and stature, and now in their tenth year the Awards have become a by-word for excellence and an aspirational benchmark for producers.

“Recognised by trade and consumers alike True Taste is an integral part of the Welsh Assembly Government’s food strategy ‘Food for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020’ which gives both industry and citizens the best possible foundation to meet the challenges ahead.”

Today’s launch also included a visit from the True Taste kitchen and Conwy Farmers’ Market which featured many past award winners, testament to the growing number of winners from the region.

This year’s awards ceremony concided with the annual North Wales celebration of all things foodie – Gweldd Conwy Feast (22-23 October).

Dawn Meats won the Enillydd Aur Gold in the Pork Category for its Pork Belly Joint with Smoky Barbecue Glaze

See the website for further details:

http://www.truetaste.tv/index.php/winners/