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CAFRE Open Week 2025: Your gateway to agri-food and land-based careers
Student Recruitment Team, (L-R) Laura Browne, Liz Simpson and Caoimhe Hegarty will be happy to answer your questions. The College of...
5 hours ago


Set sail on a culinary journey as Titanic Belfast launches food and drink showcase
Pictured at the launch are Titanic Belfast’s Executive Head Chef, Garreth Wilson; Associate Commercial Director, Eimear Kearney; Phil...
6 hours ago


Pret A Manger to open at Belfast International Airport, creating 40 jobs
Belfast International Airport CEO Dan Owens with Ray McNamara and Gerard Loughran from the Carebrook Partnership announcing new Pret...
2 days ago


Bushmills gears up for Salmon & Whiskey Festival 2025!
Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Alderman Richard Stewart attended the launch of the 2025 Bushmills Salmon and Whiskey Festival,...
4 days ago


Nine County Antrim artisan products join Lidl Northern Ireland’s Kickstart range
Back Row (L-R) Peter Barrett, Steeper Culture; Dr. Ryan Morrow, WeBottle; Gary McIldowney, Slim’s Healthy Kitchen; Alison Seaney, Big...
6 days ago


Northern Ireland bakery brings iconic Lamingtons to M&S shelves across the UK and Ireland
Laura Harper, Trading Director Ireland and Northern Ireland at M&S and JP Lyttle, Commercial & Product Development Director at Genesis...
Sep 9


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘Q’ is for Quiche
‘Q’ is for Quiche! ‘Q’ was a hard letter but I reckoned quiche was the best option, even if it is a savoury bake! My dad had loads of...
Sep 7


Curry lovers rejoice: Ballymena Spice opens with authentic Indian flavours and 30% discount
Ballymena welcomes a new flavour this week with the official opening of Ballymena Spice Indian Cuisine , offering authentic dishes,...
Sep 7


Ballygally Castle marks 400 years with launch of exclusive craft beer
Ballygally Castle has launched a limited edition Ballygally Castle Beer which has been specially brewed in partnership with Whitewater...
Sep 2


Ballymena takeaway shortlisted in UK’s top 40 for National Fish & Chip Awards 2026
The popular Fish Supper from The Merchant, Ballymena One of Ballymena’s most popular takeaways has been named among the UK’s best after...
Sep 2


Jill Bakes The Alphabet | ‘P’ is for Pavlova
Pavlova is one of my most-made desserts so it had to be P in my alphabet series! This isn't a new recipe on my page but I think it's a...
Aug 31


Farm to fork: Northern Ireland showcases world-class lamb in Love Lamb Week 2025
(L-R) Keith Williamson , ABP, Campbell Tweed, UFU and Colin Smith LMC. The rich flavour, quality, and versatility of Northern Ireland...
Aug 31


From Ballymena to the UK Stage: Dougies Goodies in running for Craft Bakery of the Year
Team Dougies Goodies Ballymena’s much-loved bakery Dougies Goodies has earned national recognition after being named a finalist at the...
Aug 26


Dale Farm and Unite reach agreement to avert strike action
Dale Farm has confirmed that strike action by its drivers and engineers has been called off after reaching agreement with Unite the...
Aug 21


Belfast Maritime Festival 2025 to showcase local flavours and music on the waterfront
(L-R) Laura Killough Copeland Distillery, Maeve Moreland Maritime Belfast Trust, Una Hollywood Department for Agriculture, Environment...
Aug 16


Dermot O’Leary returns to explore Ireland’s culinary and coastal delights
Presenter Dermot O'Leary; with Alice Mansergh, Chief Executive of Tourism Ireland, during filming for a second series of 'Dermot’s Taste...
Aug 12


Unite warns of milk shortages as Dale Farm workers announce strike
Industrial action by Dale Farm drivers and engineers could lead to milk shortages across Northern Ireland later this month, trade union...
Aug 11


Follow Coffee awarded prestigious Taste of Ulster Plaque for 2025
Follow Coffee, Greenvale Street, Ballymena Ballymena’s much-loved independent café, Follow Coffee, has been awarded the Taste of Ulster...
Aug 11


Jill Bakes | Chicken Pesto Pasta
Chicken Pesto Pasta meal-prep friendly salad & (485 calories and 38g protein per portion). Perfect for meal prep or for lunches. You’ll...
Aug 10


Ballymena sweetens Great Taste 2025 with caramel sauce, chutney & biscuits
Some of Northern Ireland’s most talented food producers have been recognised on the international stage following the announcement of the...
Jul 30
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