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Water Within, the Northern Irish artesian water brand, has won a second major contract in China in just over a month. It is now also targeting business in the United Arab Emirates by taking part in next month’s Gulfood exhibition in Dubai.

O’Doherty’s Fine Meats in Northern Ireland has expanded its portfolio of speciality foods with the launch of a new handcrafted Venison and Wild Game Pie using only locally-sourced ingredients.

Donaghadee woman, Heather Boyle, has been named Business Woman of the Year at the Ulster Tatler People of the Year Awards.

The Good Food and Wine Company, the Northern Irish gourmet food and drink supplier, received a business boost from TV Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis.

Finnebrogue, the Northern Irish producer of premium venison and pork products, is investing &pound3 million to double sales particularly in Great Britain.

Hughes Craft Distillery Company, the Northern Irish producer of RubyBlue artisan berry liqueurs, has been awarded SALSA accreditation.

The quality endorsement enables the family owned and managed business to build on successes in international events during 2013.

Superchip Sauces, the Northern Irish specialist in quality sauces for foodservice, is setting up franchise operations in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland as part of a new growth strategy.
The first franchisee to market its range of sauces in the Republic by van sales has recently been identified in Donegal after the establishing of a successful pilot in Northern Ireland.

Bruce’s Hill Cattle Company, the Antrim farm-based beef farmer and processor, has won a contract to supply Selfridges in London with grass-fed meat.

The company sources meat from its own Dexter herds on four farms covering more than 800 acres and has won a series of UK Great Taste Awards for its steaks.

En Place Foods in Northern Ireland has been named as an emerging brand to watch in a major survey of Best Brands by Fine Food Digest, the UK’s top artisan food magazine.

Tasty Foods Cuisine, the Northern Irish specialist in convenience meals and sauces, has been listed by Tesco for two products for almost 250 stores in Great Britain.