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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...

Andrew Nethercott new Finnebrogue Artisan managing director

Posted on June 25, 2020

Finnebrogue Artisan in Downpatrick, a leader nitrite-free bacon and plant-based alternative products, has appointed Andrew Nethercott as its new managing director. Mr Nethercott joins the company...

Northern Ireland’s Abernethy Butter Marks 10 Years of Success

Posted on June 22, 2020

Abernethy Butter, a UK and Ireland leader in handmade and hand rolled butters, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its formation by artisan innovators Allison and...

Tiptree World Bread Awards Celebrates Our Bread Heroes

Posted on June 22, 2020June 23, 2020

Tiptree World Bread Awards with Brook Food is not being defeated by the restrictions imposed due to coronavirus. In normal times, the awards celebrate the loaf...

Agri-Food Co-operation Scheme

Posted on June 22, 2020

The Agri-Food Co-operation Scheme offers £30,500 to farmers and food producers. Countryside Services Ltd is continuing to manage the Agri-Food Co-operation Scheme & encouragesnew applicants to email...

Foodies in Britain develop a taste for Irish bacon products from Enniskillen chef

Posted on June 19, 2020June 22, 2020

Irish exiles in Britain and other lovers of good food have been snapping up original Irish bacon ketchup and smoked bacon jam from a small producer...

Armagh artisan enterprise lands first business on Aer Lingus flights

Posted on June 19, 2020June 22, 2020

Passengers on Aer Lingus flights to the US and Europe are now able to enjoy a novel onion jam created and produced by Burren Balsamics in...

Moy Park invests £4m in protective measures

Posted on June 19, 2020June 22, 2020

Food NI member Moy Park has invested over £4 million in safety and supportive measures to protect its staff. Moy Park is Northern Ireland’s biggest food...

Growing Demand For Healthy ‘Greens’ Presents New Business Opportunities For Our Local Producers

Posted on June 18, 2020

It’s time to talk about vegetable production and consumption. Medical studies show that it isn’t just a case of ‘vegetables will do you good’, put simply,...

We Must Safeguard Our Superb Food And Dedicated Farmers From Post-Brexit Imported Threats

Posted on June 11, 2020

Every job had its ups and downs. One of the perks of my role is that I have been lucky enough to have met a whole...