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Five products from three Northern Ireland companies have been shortlisted in the annual FreeFrom Food Awards, the UK’s only award for free from food and drink.

Agriculture and Environment Minister Edwin Poots has viewed plans for a £43million investment in the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) to create a “food hub” at its Loughry campus.

Innovative Jerk Seasoning and Chilli Fruit Sauces have been developed and launched by artisan entrepreneur Carolyn Stewart and added to her existing product range.

Linwoods, the leading Northern Ireland health food brand with a global reach, has launched a new campaign, We Make Good Better, championing the health benefits of its product range

To meet the growing consumer demand for premium snacks and in-home snacking occasions, Sainsbury’s has brought Forest Feast – the Original Snack Explorers - into its fold, with two of the brand’s new, innovative ranges of nuts now in 480 stores throughout the UK.

Boatyard Distillery in Northern Ireland has launched its award-winning double gins in New York State through a deal with established distributor Empire Merchants

Tempted Cider, the leading Northern Ireland craft cider brand, has secured a listing with prestigious online supermarket Ocado.

Hinch Brasserie, which is part of the new £15m Hinch Irish whiskey and gin distillery, will present an array of classic dishes to the first of many visitors at NI’s newest attraction later this month

The Echlinville Distillery (Co. Down, Northern Ireland) has won five awards at the 2021 San Francisco World Spirits Competition – one of the drinks industry’s most prestigious and influential contests.

Entries for Blas na hÉireann 2021 are open – another year celebrating the very best of Irish food and drink from the four corners of the island