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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...

BBC Food & Farming Awards 2016: BBC Cook of the Year

Posted on January 22, 2016January 25, 2016

TV’s Gastronaut Stefan Gates teams up with chef and food writer Allegra McEvedy to lead the search for BBC Cook of the Year. BBC Radio 4’s...

Year of Food and Drink events boost business!

Posted on January 21, 2016January 20, 2016

Article written by Michele Shirlow for Farm Week- 21st January 2016 Two cornerstone events for Year of Food and Drink are currently being finalised and will...

Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend calls for willing farmers

Posted on January 20, 2016January 20, 2016

The search is on to find farms willing to open their gates and fields to participate in Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2016. The event,...

Year of Food Sales Powered by Service Pilot

Posted on January 18, 2016

Have you got what it takes to showcase our tastiest produce and sell NI as a foodie destination? Are you ready to make the most of...

Food Heartland ready for NI Year of Food & Drink 2016

Posted on January 16, 2016February 1, 2016

Agri-food producers from the Food Heartland are ready for the NI Year of Food & Drink 2016, today launching both their new Food Heartland Brand and...

Local brewery books extended stay with the Merchant Hotel

Posted on January 15, 2016

Mourne Mountains Brewery announces new deal to supply iconic Belfast hotel and its public house The Cloth Ear One of Northern Ireland’s newest craft brewers, Mourne...

Call for entries – The 2016 Mighty Spud Awards

Posted on January 14, 2016January 14, 2016

Nominate your favourite chippy chip or 5*creamy mash in the 2016 Mighty Spud Awards Chef Paula McIntyre is leading the search for the best potato dishes...

Marvellous boost from Tesco will strengthen economy

Posted on January 14, 2016January 11, 2016

Year of Food and Drink was given a marvellous boost last week by Tesco Northern Ireland in the shape of a £500,000 promotional campaign to showcase...

Conference to place ‘Focus On Food’

Posted on January 13, 2016January 13, 2016

With Northern Ireland embarking on the ‘Year of Food and Drink’, Belfast City Council once again will place the ‘Focus On Food’ at a major one-day...