Five Offaly firms display their wares in Ploughing's Midland Flavours Pavilion
Visitors also get a chance to see live cooking demonstrations with Yvonne Carty of Hey Pesto in Tullamore
FIVE Offaly companies are displaying their wares at stands in the Midlands Ireland/Midlands Flavours Pavilion at the National Ploughing championshps in Screggan this week.
On Thursday morning there was a large crowd in the pavilion sampling delicious products from the Offaly firms and companies from neighbouring Laos, Westmeath and Longford.
The five Offaly companies taking part are Biasol, Simpli Baked, Fox Covert, Wild Irish Foragers and Cameler Spice.
Visitors also got a chance to see live cooking demonstrations with Yvonne Carty of Hey Pesto who shared her passion for fresh, seasonal cooking.
A further demonstration will take place later today at 2.30pm and at 11am and 2.30pm on Thursday.
The aim of the pavilion is to showcase culinary excellence and the region's many strengths .
Deirdre Hunt, Acting Programme Manager of Midlands Regional Enterprise Office said: "The National Ploughing Championships provide an excellent opportunity to tell the story of the Midlands.
"We are proud to showcase our exceptional food producers, our world-class tourism assets, our vibrant towns and communities, and the innovation ecosystem that is helping to shape the region's future. Together, these strengths demonstrate why the Midlands is an increasingly
Producers in the pavilion from the other Midland counties include:
Laois producers: G’s Gourmet Jams, Soltani Ltd, Flavour Safari, Aghaboe Farm Foods and Laois Taste Collective.
Westmeath producers: An Olivia Chocolates, Irish Craft Soda Company, Barabvilla Dairy and Red Rooster Coffee.
Longford producers: Farmhouse Bees and Trees, Lough Ree Distillery and Rehobothfoods UC Nuts.