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Government Could Boost Rural Areas By Buying More From Smaller Food Firms

I read Sir Keir Starmer’s call to the Government to buy more UK food in a speech to the National Farmers Union with considerable interest. During his speech,...
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Major Growth Strategy For Dale Farm

Leading Northern Ireland dairy co-operative Dale Farm, has unveiled a new look for its brand as part of a major growth strategy for the next three years. Cited as...
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Novel Biscake Treat From Genesis In NI For M&S

Magherafelt-based Genesis Bakery, has created a new trade-marked biscuit and cake innovation, the Biscake, exclusively for Marks & Spencer stores. Featuring a biscuit base with a...
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New Curry Chips From Northern Ireland’s Mash Direct

Mash Direct has launched a novel Curry Chip product on the back of its successful and award-winning Beer Battered Chips.  The delicious, chunky, beer battered chips are...
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Burren Balsamics In Major Repeat Deal From Harrods

Burren Balsamics, the award-winning producer of infused balsamic vinegars in Northern Ireland, has won its fourth order from Harrods, the iconic department store in London, in less...
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Sales Soar For Potato Packer Wilson’s Country

Wilson’s Country, Northern Ireland’s leading potato packer and producer, has reported that its potato sales to shops and supermarkets grew at more thandouble the local market average in 2020. The...
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Hopes Grow The Better Days For People Here Really Are Closer Than Ever

It was interesting to compare notes about our coronavirus exit framework with colleagues from Scotland, Wales and England last week.  Their view was that a timetable based on reaching goals...
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Veg Voice Report: COVID Veg

Peas Please gathered stories from nearly a hundred people across the UK in the midst of COVID-19 restrictions last summer (June–August 2020). These paint a picture of people’s experiences in accessing fruit and veg at a time of national crisis and demonstrate how people’s usual routines were...
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Mash Direct Recognised as a Silver Level Innovatorby Innovate NI on Behalf of the Department for the Economy

Independent ‘field-to-fork’ brand Mash Direct (www.mashdirect.com) has been recognised by Innovate NI as a ‘Silver Level Innovator’ on behalf of the Department for the Economy.  ...
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