Latest news

  • Mac Ivors Irish cider declared Cider Champion at International drinks awards

    Tuesday 5th May 2015
    Armagh-based Mac Ivors cider is set to be the drink of the summer as it collects a gold medal and the acclaimed Champion Cider award at the industry’s ‘Oscars’- at a gala ceremony in the Guildhall, London.
  • Maine and Football Special scores in Australia

    Wednesday 29th April 2015
    Maine Soft Drinks in Ballymoney has won its first business in Australia for a range of lemonade products including a unique Foodball Special beverage, a non alcoholic drink that pours like a beer and forms a head.
  • Glenarm Organic Salmon invests in new smoked product

    Wednesday 29th April 2015
    Glenarm Organic Salmon in Northern Ireland is investing to accelerate growth in exports especially a recently launched premium organic smoked salmon, and create new employment opportunities.
  • First 'socially driven' juicery a boost for Belfast

    Tuesday 28th April 2015
    The UK’s first ‘socially driven’ juicery has been established in Belfast in an initiative to help people in need.
  • Top award for high flyer Hannan Meats

    Monday 27th April 2015
    Hannan Meats, the high-end producer, processor, wholesaler and distributor of meat products to the food service sector in the UK, Ireland and Europe was awarded the Best Small Business trophy in Northern Ireland's leading awards.
  • Northern Irish company pitches for Branson award

    Monday 27th April 2015
    Keen Nutrition, the Northern Irish producer of nut butters, is pitching for an award in a UK competition from the Sir Richard Branson and the Virgin Media team.
  • Irish Whiskey business toasts success

    Monday 20th April 2015
    Old Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the world's oldest licensed distillery is listed at number two, in Northern Ireland's 200 'engine room' companies.
  • Northern Irish balsamics wins first business in Britain

    Monday 20th April 2015
    Burren Balsamics, a Northern Irish developer of a unique range of natural fruit infused vinegars, has secured its first business in Britain.
  • Moy Park secures green accolade from KFC

    Friday 17th April 2015
    Poultry producer Moy Park, which is headquartered in Northern Ireland, has been recognised for sustainability and environmental performance by KFC, at the fast food chain’s recent Supplier Awards.
  • Northern Irish artisans form new lobby body

    Thursday 16th April 2015
    Artisan food producers in Northern Ireland have formed a new organisation designed to facilitate an exchange of business information and to lobby government bodies more effectively.