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Northern Ireland's expertise in the development and production of 'FreeFrom' foods is being showcased at the Casual Dining Show (Stand No M510) at the Business Design Centre, London on 25-26 February.

Mac Ivor’s Cider from Northern Ireland struck gold in the latest International Cider Awards at Burton on Trent. The family-owned apple growing and cider business came top in the Open Apple with 2.5-7.5% ABV Class with its Traditional Dry Cider in the prestigious event in the National Brewing Centre.

Three Northern Ireland food companies have been shortlisted in the 2015 'FreeFrom' Food Awards, which celebrate the best in gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and all ‘freefrom’ foods.

A Northern Irish artisan business has come up with a new twist on the traditional Fortune Cookie, a long-term and popular feature of Chinese restaurants around the world.

Food and drink in Northern Ireland, already the region's biggest industry, is set to benefit from a &pound30 million research centre to be developed by Queen's University in Belfast.

GM Marketing in Belfast has won significant business for its Free’ist sugar and gluten-free products from Spinney’s, the leading supermarket chain in the United Arab Emirates.

Expert chef and food stylist Karyn Booth, who provided the realistic food props on hit movies and TV series such as Game of Thrones, has set up an artisan enterprise to harness the business potential of the growing interest in home baking.

Artisan granola specialist Just Live a Little has begun supplying top online retailer Ocado with innovative fruit snack bars.

Willowbrook Fine Foods, a recently launched business in Northern Ireland, is bidding for success in Britain and the Republic of Ireland with an initial range of ready meals and accompaniments.