News

Blas Finalists 2026

The finalists for the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards have been announced, and as usual, there is a very strong showing from Food NI members....
Read More

Derry Food Pioneer Takes Stock of New Business Growth

An artisan producer of natural, slow cooked stocks and bone broths inLondonderry is celebrating two major milestones for an innovation-led andhighly successful food business. A FoodNI...
Read More

“Simply Delicious” Taste Star Business Boost for Lough Neagh

Wild-caught smoked trout fillets from the Lough Neagh Fishermen’s Co-operativeSociety in Toomebridge, Co Antrim have earned a prestigious Great Taste StarAward from the influential Guild of...
Read More

Cocktail lovers in Remote Albania Set to Enjoy Gin from Fermanagh

Cocktail lovers in one of Europe’s most remote and little-known nations will soon beenjoying premium spirits from Fermanagh’s multi-award-winning Boatyard Distillery. A FoodNI member, The distillery,...
Read More

IQFDA Finalists 2026

The 2026 finalists of the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards with plenty of placings for Food NI members. White’s Oats are among the most lauded...
Read More

Lidl launches free food education programme for Northern Ireland primary schools

Monday 10th August 2026: Lidl Northern Ireland has launched Lidl Foodies, a new free food nutrition education programme designed to help children aged 4–7 years old...
Read More

Lamb & Local Returns with Grass-Fed Lamb, Live Cooking and Outstanding Local Food

Shanaghan Hill Farm will host a farm-to-fork celebration of lamb, artisan produce, cookery and local flavour on Saturday 22nd August Food lovers are invited to come...
Read More

A SKY FULL OF GREAT TASTE STARS FOR FOOD NI MEMBERS

The most delicious food and drink from Northern Ireland is celebrated by Great Taste Today, 28 July 2026, the Guild of Fine Food has announced the results...
Read More

Top London restaurants in deal to takeover Downpatrick gourmet foods

Downpatrick gourmet food producer Lecale Harvest, a FoodNI member, has beensold to respected London restaurateur and premium meat importer NemanjaBorjanovic. Trading as Mr Txuleta, Borjanovic is...
Read More