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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...

FoodNI backs unique Belfast Flavours

Posted on February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

Belfast’s food and drink community will take centre stage this month for BelfastFlavours Live, a flagship, industry-led event designed to spark ambition,collaboration and fresh thinking across...

The Search is on for Northern Ireland’s Chef of the Year

Posted on January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Entries are now open for IFEX NI Chef of the Year 2026, one of Northern Ireland’s most prestigious culinary competitions, with chefs from across the country...

Forest Feast and Burren Balsamics Earn Places in Britain’s Best Food Brands 2025-26

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Foods from two Northern Ireland producers have been named among Britain’s topbrands 2025-26 by an influential artisan magazine. Fine Food Digest, a publication from the Guild...

Inspirational Campaigner Set for local Food Strategy Event

Posted on January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

I have fond memories of watching the River Cottage programmes featuring HughFearnley-Whittingstall on organic food and self-sufficiency on Channel 4 that wereaired now more than 20...

Fermanagh’s Boatyard Wins Business with India’s Dynamic Hospitality Industry

Posted on January 20, 2026January 20, 2026

Lovers of gin and vodka in India, one of the world’s most dynamic markets for spiritscan now enjoy award-winning products distilled on the banks of picturesque...

Lidl Northern Ireland commits to new fibre target as research lifts the lid on region’s fibre crisis

Posted on January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

Lidl Northern Ireland today became the first supermarket retailer in the island of Ireland to announce a fibre strategy which aims to achieve an increase in...

Delicious Range of Jams from Fermanagh’s Award-Winning Distillery

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

Enniskillen’s Boatyard Distillery, home of an award-winning double gin andvodka, has come up with something tasty and different for Christmas meals andsnacks. Based in a extensively...

Unique Irish Whiskey from Shortcross and Stylish Restaurant Above Derry’s River Foyle

Posted on December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Multi-award-winning Rademon Estate in Crosgar, Co Down, home of Shortcrossgin and whiskey, a FoodNI member, has developed a unique single maltwhiskey in collaboration with Stitch and...

Dr Terry Cross OBE Presented with the Freedom of the City of London

Posted on December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Dr Terry Cross OBE, the man behind Hinch Distillery, a FoodNI member company, andsustainable packing firm Biopax, was formally presented with the Freedom of the City...