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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...

New launches from Poco Picante

Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

2 new flavours from Food NI member Poco Picante to bring the range to 4! Habanero Chilli Salsa Mango – Inspired by the fiery flavours of...

Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans tastes success of Boatyard’s gin

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

Boatyard Distillery in Enniskillen, home of a unique double gin and vodka, multi-award-winning products was in New Orleans last week at the annual Tales ofthe Cocktail...

Spirited success for Crossgar’s Shortcross in global markets

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025

FoodNI member, Rademon Estate Distillery, home of Shortcross gin and Irishwhiskey, has received numerous awards, including multiple accolades for boththeir gin and whiskey products. Notably, Shortcross...

Richhill Apple Fayre 2025

Posted on July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

The Richhill Apple Fayre is being held on 25th October in the Village Square.A celebration of the Apple harvest, produce and crafts, with something for everyone....

Lidl Northern Ireland ‘Kickstarts’ Business Growth for 17 Local Suppliers

Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Lidl Northern Ireland has announced its largest ever intake of local food and drink producers to the retailers Kickstart Supplier Development Programme, giving 17 small and...

Tasty ‘match made in heaven’ for the BBQ from Downpatrick specialist

Posted on July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

A delicious and healthy option for the developing BBQ season has been crafted byaward-winning food enterprise Finnebrogue in Downpatrick.Now part of Canada’s Sofina Foods, Inc, the...

Mid East flavour as Armagh snack pioneer hits sales of £20m in Britain

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Armagh’s trail blazing snacking brand Forest Feast, a FoodNI member, continues tobuild its presence in Britain and further afield by launching a version of the on-trendDubai...

International quality awards for Dale Farm’s market leading Dromona cheddar cheeses

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Dale Farm, Northern Ireland’s leading producer of cheddar cheese varieties, gaineda series of prestigious awards at the 2025 International Cheese and Dairy Awards(ICDA), which attracted a...

Downpatrick’s Finnebrogue acquired by Canada’s Sofina Foods

Posted on July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Finnebrogue in Downpatrick, a FoodNI member company, has been acquired bySofina Foods Europe, part of Canada’s Sofina Foods, Inc. Finnebrogue, whichproduces nitrite-free meat products such as...