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Good Food

Local, Traceable & Wholesome

Selectivity

Independent, Inspected & Approved

Trust

Guaranteeing Simply Good Local Food, From And For People, Who Really Do Care

Best-in-class Excellence

Great People, Genuine Excellence

Exacting Standards

Transparent, Defined Criteria

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Join The Good Food Ireland Collection

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Uniquely Distinguishing Irish Businesses

Good Food Ireland is the Trust Mark for best-in-class food & drink of the island of Ireland. It is network of like-minded people and places you can trust, carefully chosen for their passionate commitment to using Irish ingredients, supporting local farmers, food producers and fishermen. We give assurance to consumers that our approved Collection is of genuine excellence. Only those places who meet the highest standards through strict selection process are invited to join the Good Food Ireland Collection. We believe that businesses should be clearly distinguishable, while continuously maintaining individual identities, so domestic and international customers can make informed choices.

Why Become An Approved Business?

Good Food Ireland markets its growing collection of good food and drink businesses, with regulated criteria, using the Good Food Ireland Trust Mark as the consumer-facing endorsement of quality & consistency.

Trust Guarantee

Standout

Recognition

Marketing & Promotion

Assurance

New Customers

3 Step Application Process

1

Initial Contact

Registration and Completion of Online Assessment, Meet the Requirements

2

Authenticating

Interview and Review, On-Site Inspection

3

Reinforcing

Achieve Unique Trust Mark

Please be advised that receipt of application does not automatically guarantee approval. Good Food Ireland’s decision is final and confidential to Good Food Ireland.

The collected data is used by Good Food Ireland to process your application and any future business. In accordance with the General Data Protection Rules 2018 regarding personal data protection and Good Food Ireland’s Privacy Policy, you have the right to access, rectify or ask for the deletion of your data by writing to info@goodfoodireland.ie Read Good Food Ireland’s terms and conditions and privacy policy

FAQ

+ Who is eligible to be approved?

Membership of Good Food Ireland is open to all Tourism Hospitality providers and food and drink producers in the island of Ireland that have a core commitment to Irish ingredients and are passionate about consistently delivering a quality, genuine, authentic taste and experience. It is limited only by businesses’ ability to meet the standards. All businesses no matter how large or small may apply.

+ What are the fees?

There are no fees associated with the initial registration and assessment of your business. However, businesses that successfully reach endorsement pay a marketing fee, based on a tiered model according to the business size and type.

Fees include an exterior sign for display outside your business, listing on the published Good Food Ireland Touring Map and an individual business profile on GoodFoodIreland.com. To ensure loyal consumer trust, only approved businesses are eligible to participate in Good Food Ireland Marketing promotions, Events, Experiences and accept Good Food Ireland Gift Vouchers.

+ What are the Criteria?

Good Food Ireland core values and standards are based on:

  1. Superior food and/or drink offering or its supply
  2. Commitment to local, artisan & indigenous produce
  3. Respect the seasonality of food and culinary traditions
  4. Prioritise in house cooking/production
  5. Highlight the link with local/artisan producers 
  6. Offer a local food and/or drink experience

+ What do we need from you?

  • Trust & Honesty
  • Respect and love of your produce
  • Knowledge of origin and the manufacturing process 
  • Genuine Authenticity
  • Consistency & Dedication
  • Pride and participation in Good Food Ireland