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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...

Success for Food NI/Taste of Ulster at Slow Food Awards UK

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023

The results have been announced of the winners in the Slow Food UK Awards and Food NI has been well-represented in the Northern Ireland section. Slemish...

Farm Week – Michele Shirlow 7.12.23

Posted on December 8, 2023December 8, 2023

One of the most important Food NI roles is to promote the local food and drink industry and especially the achievements of our member companies. One...

Have yourself a local little Christmas with SPAR and EUROSPAR

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Christmas has arrived at SPAR and EUROSPAR, with 100% of the dinner menu sourced locally. Everything from the all-important turkey, ham, plus all the trimmings from...

Dale Farm and Grand Opera House bring fairest panto of them all to the stage

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

Dale Farm is reprising its role as sponsor of the Grand Opera House pantomime for another three years, a partnership which will see the local dairy...

Mourne Dew spirits chosen for cocktail by top chef Clare Smyth

Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Mourne Dew Distillery in Warrenpoint, a Food NI member, is now delighted to be supplying one of the world’s most prestigious restaurants, Core by Clare Smyth...

Tyrone’s Symphonia in tune with spirits of Christmas at City Hall

Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

Shoppers at the popular Belfast Christmas Market at the City Hall are enjoying samples of unique range of spirits from Moy, Co Tyrone, including innovative Armagh...

An Evening with Paula McIntyre x Basalt Distillery Returns after Sell-Out Event Last Week

Posted on December 1, 2023December 1, 2023

After a sell-out success last week, the highly anticipated second evening of Paula McIntyre x Basalt Distillery has officially been announced for December 7th. Prepare to...

Top awards for FoodNI Irish Whiskey members

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

FoodNI members Echlinville Distillery and Two Stacks have been successful in the prestigious Irish Whiskey Awards 2023. Echlinville, which is based in Kircubbin, gained gold for...

Basalt Distillery Launches Eco-Refills as part of Sustainability Initiative

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023

Basalt Distillery, a pioneering force in the gin industry, is proud to announce the launch of their innovative Eco-Refills, marking a significant milestone in their ongoing...