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Farm Week – Michele Shirlow 13/01/24

It’s always a great pleasure for me to see local farm shops and delis recognised for their outstanding contribution to the food and drink industry and...
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Grow with Aldi 2024

We’re delighted to announce the opening of the Grow with Aldi Programme 2024, which they are now seeking applications for. The Grow with Aldi programme is...
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Coleraine duo named in Britain as ‘food brands to watch in 2024’

Food from two Coleraine artisan producers have been named ‘brands to watch’ in 2024 by a UK distributor to hundreds of delis and farm shops. The...
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Top international award for Fermanagh’s Boatyard Distillery

Fermanagh spirits maker The Boatyard Distillery, a Food  NI member,  has achieved huge recognition on the Drinks International Annual report for 2024. Now in its 15th...
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Chocolate maker and whiskey producers in tasty collaborations

Award-winning chocolate maker NearyNógs, a UK and Ireland leader in stoneground chocolates, has created a series of innovative treats in collaboration with local whiskey producers. The...
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Social media helps Scott’s Crispy gain exciting sales in Britain

A blend of social media and conventional face-to-face marketing led to Scott’s Crispy Onions of Aghadowey, Co Derry signing up significant new business opportunities in Britain....
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Christmas is Delish with store’s seasonal sandwich range

Henderson Food Group, a Food NI member, has released the popular pre-packed food-to-go Christmas range for 2023, introducing five seasonal sandwiches under the Delish brand. The...
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Shortcross founder to lead growth of industry through Drinks Ireland

David Boyd-Armstrong, the joint founder and master distiller at Rademon Estate Distillery in Crossgar, Co Down, a Food NI member, has been elected chairman of Drinks...
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Spirited measures from craft drinks to sustain local environment

Three FoodNI members producing alcoholic spirits are now at the forefront of initiatives demonstrating environmental responsibility. The small producers of spirits – Boatyard Distillery in Enniskillen,...
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