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Northern Irish Shortcross Gin increases capacity for growth
Award-winning Shortcross Gin in Northern Ireland has completed a significant £2.5 million redevelopment of its county Down based distillery, which will treble production capacity.
Irish whiskey exports recorded a 14.2 percent increase in value
Irish whiskey exports recorded a 14.2 percent increase in value in 2017, according to a report from Central Statistics Office (CSO) in Dublin. Northern Ireland distilleries, especially Old Bushmills in county Antrim, are now contributing significantly to the growth in Irish whiskey sales worldwide.
New ginger ale celebrates Northern Ireland's heritage in soft drinks
Longbridge Drinks, a recently launched soft drinks business in Northern Ireland, has launched a new Belfast Ginger Ale based on a product originally created in the city in 1825.
Northern Irish artisans combine to create innovative ice cream flavour
Two artisan food businesses in Northern Ireland have joined forces to create a novel ice cream for the forthcoming peak season. The two companies are Morelli's Ice Cream, Northern Ireland's most successful producer of Italian-style ice cream for over a century, and the more recent Irish Black Butter, a unique sweet/savoury spread.
Northern Ireland's Jawbox Gin takes off at Heathrow
Jawbox Small Batch Gin from Northern Ireland has landed at Heathrow International Airport. The unique 'field to glass' gin is now on sale at Heathrow's Terminal 5.
Granola business leads campaign in schools to cut sugar
Just Live a Little, the Northern Ireland gourmet granola producer, is teaming up with primary schools to educate final-year students about what really goes into their breakfasts.
Guides Taste the Greatness of Northern Ireland food
Major guides have been launched showcasing small food and drink producers in Northern Ireland for potential buyers. The producers' guide is accompanied by a comprehensive guide of hotels and restaurants across Northern Ireland.
Enterprising coffee makers taste success
Emerald Ridge Coffee, a new coffee brand, has been developed and is being marketed successfully in Northern Ireland by a group of students under the Young Enterprise scheme.
Team Ireland announced as world's top butchers
In a contest to see who would be crowned as the world's top butchers, Team Ireland, with butchers from Northern Ireland and Ireland competing, have been named the best in the world at the 2018 World Butchers' Challenge.
Irish Black Butter listed by Sheridan's Cheesemongers
Irish Black Butter from Northern Ireland has been listed by Sheridans, the leading Irish cheesemongers.