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Our Food. Power of Good

Posted on October 25, 2021October 26, 2021

We’re delighted to have launched an imaginative and extensive marketing campaign – ‘Our Food. Power of Good’, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and...

Coleraine duo named in Britain as ‘food brands to watch in 2024’

Posted on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Food from two Coleraine artisan producers have been named ‘brands to watch’ in 2024 by a UK distributor to hundreds of delis and farm shops. The...

Top international award for Fermanagh’s Boatyard Distillery

Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024

Fermanagh spirits maker The Boatyard Distillery, a Food NI member, has achieved huge recognition on the Drinks International Annual report for 2024. Now in its 15th...

Chocolate maker and whiskey producers in tasty collaborations

Posted on January 2, 2024January 2, 2024

Award-winning chocolate maker NearyNógs, a UK and Ireland leader in stoneground chocolates, has created a series of innovative treats in collaboration with local whiskey producers. The...

Social media helps Scott’s Crispy gain exciting sales in Britain

Posted on December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

A blend of social media and conventional face-to-face marketing led to Scott’s Crispy Onions of Aghadowey, Co Derry signing up significant new business opportunities in Britain....

Christmas is Delish with store’s seasonal sandwich range

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

Henderson Food Group, a Food NI member, has released the popular pre-packed food-to-go Christmas range for 2023, introducing five seasonal sandwiches under the Delish brand. The...

Shortcross founder to lead growth of industry through Drinks Ireland

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023

David Boyd-Armstrong, the joint founder and master distiller at Rademon Estate Distillery in Crossgar, Co Down, a Food NI member, has been elected chairman of Drinks...

Spirited measures from craft drinks to sustain local environment

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

Three FoodNI members producing alcoholic spirits are now at the forefront of initiatives demonstrating environmental responsibility. The small producers of spirits – Boatyard Distillery in Enniskillen,...

Success for Food NI/Taste of Ulster at Slow Food Awards UK

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

The results have been announced of the winners in the Slow Food UK Awards and Food NI has been well-represented in the Northern Ireland section. Slemish...

Farm Week – Michele Shirlow 7.12.23

Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

One of the most important Food NI roles is to promote the local food and drink industry and especially the achievements of our member companies. One...