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Join Us? Our Ethos is Simple

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

Original

Unique Trustmark, Over 14 Years’ Sharing Our Secrets With The World!

Join The Good Food Ireland Collection
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Uniquely Distinguishing Irish Businesses

Good Food Ireland is the only all island endorsement that gives standout and recognition for your commitment to an Irish ingredient led experience supporting Irish farmers, food producers and fishermen. Trust and recommendation are what Good Food Ireland has built its name on for 14 years. We personally inspect each business and only recommend those that meet our expectations and exceptional standards around quality and local food provenance. It is then that you receive the Good Food Ireland brand standard and are invited to join our Collection. Being part of Good Food Ireland is like being part of a family. We have a longstanding history with many of our members, some of whom have been with us since the beginning, helping us influence and change Ireland’s food scene and position local food as an economic driver in Irish tourism. But Good Food Ireland is much more than a brand standard, it is a marketing partnership offering agri-food and tourism hospitality businesses access to our engaged audience of food lovers, leisure and business travellers.

Why Join Us?

We market our ever growing membership collection, using the Good Food Ireland brand endorsement as the unique all island trustmark for consistent quality and best-in-class Irish food and drink experience. Much has changed over the past 5 years, and today we use multiple platforms to engage with customers, so you can be assured we've got your business covered. On approval, you can choose which level of marketing service best fits your business. So no matter how small or large, if you are committed we invite you to join.

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 Trustmark

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
     

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