Dublin, Ireland – July 2026 – Dole Ireland is proud to announce that four of its fresh fruit products have been shortlisted in the Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards 2026, one of the industry's most respected benchmarks for product excellence.
Our shortlisted products are:
- DOLE® Apples
- DOLE® BE Exotic! Avocados
- DOLE® Nectarines
- DOLE® Flat Peaches
The Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards celebrate products that demonstrate exceptional quality, innovation and consumer appeal. Judged solely by leading retail, foodservice and industry experts , every entry is assessed through a rigorous, independent tasting and evaluation process.
The recognition highlights Dole's ongoing commitment to delivering premium-quality fresh produce to Irish shoppers, backed by rigorous sourcing standards, category expertise and a focus on great taste.
"We are delighted to see four of our products shortlisted for the Ireland Quality Food & Drink Awards 2026," said Niamh Walsh, Marketing Manager Dole Ireland. "At Dole, we are passionate about bringing consumers the very best fruit, sourced from trusted local and global growers and selected to deliver exceptional eating quality. Being recognised across multiple products is a fantastic endorsement of the dedication of our growers, suppliers and teams who work every day to ensure consumers enjoy great-tasting fruit."
