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Our Story on a Plate

Posted on October 13, 2026October 28, 2026

Northern Ireland | a first for the awards A welcome from Food NI Food NI is delighted to have persuaded the BBC and DAERA to bring the prestigious...

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Balmoral Show NI Food & Drink Pavilion 2027

Posted on September 9, 2026November 9, 2026

Put your brand at the heart of Northern Ireland’s biggest food & drink showcase! The NI Food & Drink Pavilion at the Balmoral Show brings together...

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Our Food. Power of Good

Posted on October 25, 2021October 13, 2026

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...

It’s a Hat Trick for Belfast’s SHU at UK National Restaurant Awards

Posted on July 2, 2014July 2, 2014

SHU claims Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland for third year running: Lisburn Road restaurant SHU has claimed the ‘Best Restaurant in Northern Ireland’title for the third...

FoodNI Members Visit the House of Commons

Posted on June 30, 2014June 30, 2014

A host of Food NI members are on their way to London tomorrow to showcase their superb produce in the House of Commons. They’ve been invited...

LegenDerry Food Festival finalist in Business Awards

Posted on June 30, 2014

The LegenDerry Food Festival has been nominated under Best Tourism Initiative in the Bank of Ireland Derry Business Awards, after attracting a staggering 36,000 visitors in...

The Old Schoolhouse Inn scoops prestigious ‘Grub Club’ Award and announces new Fine Dining Restaurant

Posted on June 26, 2014

The Old Schoolhouse Inn in Comber, run by 27 year old chef Will Brown, has won the prestigious “Grub Club Restaurant of The Year 2013/14 Award”,...

Festival of Flight

Posted on June 25, 2014

We are delighted to announce that FoodNI are linking up with Down Council to create a food village for the Festival of Flight. This event will...

Chef Apprentice Programme Launch

Posted on June 25, 2014June 25, 2014

The search is on at James Street South for eight Apprentices, aged between 16 and 24 who have the drive and enthusiasm to develop their skills...

Launch of Sloane 350 Chocolate & Fine Food Festival

Posted on June 20, 2014June 20, 2014

Sloane 350 are proud to announce the launch of their 3rd biennial Chocolate and Fine Food Festival which will take place on Monday 16th June at...

Fuelled by Success! Local Food Ambassadors Recognised!

Posted on June 18, 2014June 20, 2014

Many congratulations to our FoodNI Board Member Howard Hastings who was awarded an OBE for his Services to Tourism and Hospitality in the recent Queen’s Birthday...

Belfast Sustainable Fish Cities Launch Invite

Posted on June 16, 2014June 16, 2014

Belfast Food Network are inviting you to the launch of the Belfast Sustainable Fish City Campaign. A wine reception will be held on Thursday 3rd July...