At the SFA National Small Business Awards 2017 are from (L-R) Sue O'Neill, Chair, SFA, Pat Breen TD, Minister for Employment and Small Business, Kieran Walsh and Deirdre Coyle, Simpli Baked, who were announced winners in Food and Drink category with Una Fitzgibbon, Marketing Director, Bord Bia, spo

Tullamore firm wins national award

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Tullamore firm Simpli Baked was amongst the winners at the Small Firms Association (SFA) National Small Business Awards, which took place in Dublin on Wednesday.

Simpli Baked won the Bord Bia sponsored Food and Drink Award, seeing off the challenge of firms from Longford, Mayo, Galway and Wexford.

Situated in Cloncollig Industrial Estate, Simpli Baked is the only factory in Ireland producing tortillas. The firm also produces thin crust pizza bases,cookies and brownies. Formed in 2009, the firm exports to UK, Europe and the Middle East.Speaking at the event, SFA Chair, Sue O’Neill paid tribute to Simpli Baked and the other award winners.

“With the right environment, companies like those in the room tonight will revitalise every corner of our island, put the Irish small business community on the map and build on the 636 jobs they have already created, delivering prosperity and quality of life to more and more people. Tonight it is a privilege to have 34 of the best small businesses from 13 counties in Ireland in this room. You are the future of Irish business. You have proven your commitment, drive and ambition and we are delighted to celebrate your achievements.”

Minister for Employment and Small Business, Pat Breen, TD who presented the Awards stated: 'It has been a pleasure to meet and listen to so many vibrant and innovative small businesses. All the nominees and category winners have shown great drive and pride in their business. Looking at the fantastic success of past winners and nominees, the future is very bright for tonight’s contestants and the Irish business environment.'

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