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International awards for two Northern Irish cider processors
Two Northern Ireland cider processors have won medals in the recent annual international Brewing and Cider Awards. The Northern Irish medal winners were: Mac Ivors, Portadown - Gold medals for Its Sweet cider, Traditional Dry, and Plum and Ginger and Tempted, Lisburn - Silver for its Medium Dry and also for its Elderflower.
First black IPA in cans from Northern Irish brewery
Hillstown Brewery in Northern Ireland has teamed up with a coffee business to launch an innovative beer in cans featuring a new identity.
Ramen noodles developed by new Northern Irish food business
Japanese ramen noodle soup has been launched in Northern Ireland by a new artisan business headed by a top chef who trained with Gordon Ramsey, Gary Rhodes and Nathan Outlaw in Britain.
Tuscan-style sausages from Northern Irish chorizo specialist
Corndale Farm Charcuterie, Northern Ireland's free range pork chorizo specialist, has launched a Tuscan-style sausage product.
Bushmills to invest £30 million to double capacity
Old Bushmills Irish Whiskey in Northern Ireland has submitted a planning application to build 29 new maturation warehouses as part of a £30 million development at its county Antrim-based distillery.
New Red Bush from Bushmills matured in bourbon casks for US
Bushmills Irish Whiskey has launched Bushmills Red, the latest addition to the range of malt-rich, blended whiskeys. Matured in bourbon casks for a refined and exceptionally balanced flavour, the new spirit appeals to both bourbon enthusiasts and those new to Irish whiskey.
Daring flavours from The Saucy Minx has diners purring
A three-strong range of 'free-from' original sauces has been launched by The Saucy Minx in Northern Ireland.
Cold smoked bacon from Northern Irish farm business
A new cold smoked bacon has been launched by Buchanan's Foods, a small Northern Ireland artisan producer. The small company, which is based on a family farm at Upperlands in county Derry, has developed a reputation in creating distinctively flavoured turkey, bacon and lamb meats from its own sources.
Smart and Hearty snacking from Kestrel Foods
Smart and Hearty, an innovative range of naturally sweet and ready to eat snack sized dried fruits without added sugar, is being launched by Kestrel Foods within its successful Forest Feast brand at IFE 2017 in London from 19-22 March.
Northern Irish whiskey wins at Scottish Whisky Festival in Rome
A single malt whiskey from Derry in Northern Ireland has become the first to win a major award in the Spirit of Scotland Whisky Festival in Rome. The Quiet Man 8-year old single malt from Derry collected the International category in the whisky industry's biggest and most important event in Italy.