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NIFDA News

McCulla crowned National & International Haulier of the Year

NIFDASeptember 25, 2025

McCulla were crowned National & International Haulier of the Year...

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M&S CEO to address local food and drink industry at NIFDA Annual Dinner

NIFDASeptember 3, 2025

Stuart Machin, CEO at Marks & Spencer will be the...

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New board appointment announced at NIFDA AGM

NIFDAJune 11, 2025

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) held its...

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NIFDA AGM 2025

NIFDAMay 29, 2025

29th NIFDA AGM The 29th Northern Ireland Food and Drink...

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WHITE’S OATS CELEBRATES TWO DECADES OF SUCCESS WITH LULU TAKING ITS CONTRACT TO £500,000.

NIFDAMay 21, 2025

Co Armagh based White’s Oats signs new contract with Qatar’s...

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The Morelli's team receiving the Overall Champion Award at the National Ice Cream Competition 2025.

Morelli’s excellence recognised at national awards

NIFDAMarch 26, 2025

Ireland’s oldest ice cream producer has scooped the top prize...

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New Appointment at NIFDA

NIFDAMarch 24, 2025

NIFDA has strengthened its team with a new key appointment,...

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In pictures – Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference 2025

NIFDAMarch 7, 2025

Andrew Muir MLA, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs...

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Sustainable growth to feed the nation discussed at industry conference

NIFDAMarch 5, 2025

Innovation, sustainability, and safety on the menu at Northern Ireland...

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L-R Grainne Moody, Michael Bell and Sharon Gilmore

Retail panel confirmed for Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference

NIFDAFebruary 18, 2025

Innovation, sustainability, safety and the shared challenge of inflation are...

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L-R Dr Anna Monaghan, Grainne Moody, Michael Bell OBE and Sharon Gilmore

Innovation, investment and sustainability on the agenda as NI Food and Drink Conference returns to Belfast

NIFDAJanuary 23, 2025

Bookings now open for flagship industry event Sustainable growth and...

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Industry gathers for 28th NIFDA Annual Dinner

NIFDANovember 4, 2024

Over 250 industry leaders and stakeholders gathered for the 28th...

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Economic growth enables investment and sustainability – NIFDA Chair

NIFDAOctober 4, 2024

Investment will be key to making Northern Ireland food and...

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Ivan Ryan, Michael Bell, Russell Smyth standing in supermarket

Lidl Northern Ireland Regional MD to address Northern Ireland Food Industry

NIFDASeptember 11, 2024

Ivan Ryan, Regional Managing Director for Lidl Northern Ireland will...

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NIFDA and DAERA representatives pictured in meeting room

Collaboration key to delivering sustainable growth – NIFDA Chair

NIFDASeptember 5, 2024

A collaborative approach between industry and government is key to...

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Ursula Lavery appointed Chair of Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association

NIFDAMay 9, 2024

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed...

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Quality, innovation and talent on the menu at biggest ever NI Food and Drink Awards

NIFDAMarch 19, 2024

The creativity and determination of local firms has been praised...

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Entries open for 17th Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards

Jill DevenneyJanuary 10, 2024

Northern Ireland’s food and drink companies are invited to enter...

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NI needs Ministers in place to assist sustainability agenda – NIFDA Chair

Jill DevenneyDecember 1, 2023

The lack of a functioning NI Executive risks stalling the...

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Stable politics and right support key to food and drink sustainability journey – industry report

Jill DevenneyNovember 13, 2023

The continued success of Northern Ireland’s food and drink sector...

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Sainsbury’s CEO to address Northern Ireland Food Industry

Jill DevenneySeptember 22, 2023

Simon Roberts, Sainsbury’s Chief Executive Officer will be the keynote...

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Blog – Inflation should be managed fairly across the supply chain

Jill DevenneyJune 28, 2023

NIFDA Executive Director Michael Bell OBE Since the establishment of...

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NIFDA AGM 2023

Jill DevenneyMay 26, 2023

The 27th AGM of the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association...

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NIFDA Chair George Mullan; Minister of State for Northern Ireland Steve Baker; Michael Bell OBE, NIFDA Executive Director

Collaboration to unlock industry potential and drive growth at NI Food and Drink Conference

Jill DevenneyApril 25, 2023

Industry and government come together at first Northern Ireland Food...

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Image of Andy Cole, Food Standards Agency Director for Northern Ireland; Michael Bell OBE, NIFDA Executive Director; John Hood, Director Food and Drink, Invest NI; James Toolan, Deputy Director, Department for Business and Trade.

Inaugural NI Food and Drink Conference launches

Jill DevenneyMarch 29, 2023

Bookings are now open for the first Northern Ireland Food...

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Winners at the UK Cold Chain Sustainability Awards 2023

Co. Antrim firm recognised at UK Cold Chain Sustainability Awards

Jill DevenneyMarch 22, 2023

NIFDA member Interfrigo Ltd was named Medium Cold Store of...

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Michael Bell

NIFDA response to Windsor Framework

Jill DevenneyFebruary 28, 2023

Responding to the agreement reached by the UK Government and...

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Michael Bell

NIFDA representation on new UK Food and Drink Export Council

Jill DevenneyFebruary 10, 2023

NIFDA Executive Director Michael Bell OBE has been appointed to...

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Job Opportunity – Automated Food Manufacture Phase Two Implementation Project

Jill DevenneyFebruary 3, 2023

Facilitator required to deliver an automation and robotics solutions project...

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Image of the room at the 2022 NIFDA Annual Dinner, held in the Hilton Hotel

VIDEO – 26th Annual Dinner Highlights

Jill DevenneyJanuary 4, 2023

Some 250 industry and political leaders attended the 26th Northern...

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PICTURED (L-R) Allan Wilkinson, Head of Agrifoods, HSBC UK; NIFDA Chair George Mullan, Managing Director, ABP Northern Ireland; Secretary of State for Northern Ireland The Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP; Martin Agnew, Henderson Group Joint Managing Director; Michael Bell, Executive Director, NIFDA.

NI can lead the world in sustainable food production – NIFDA Chair

Jill DevenneyJanuary 4, 2023

Northern Ireland has the potential to be the world’s leading...

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Innovative local companies celebrated at NI food and drink awards

Innovative local companies celebrated at NI food and drink awards

Jill DevenneyMarch 16, 2022

400 guests turned out in style to celebrate Northern Ireland’s...

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NIFDA Awards to celebrate innovative, sustainable agri-food sector

NIFDA Awards to celebrate innovative, sustainable agri-food sector

Jill DevenneyFebruary 25, 2022

Tickets are live for the 2022 Northern Ireland Food and...

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Advanced Food Manufacturing Network Report

Advanced Food Manufacturing Network Report

Jill DevenneyJanuary 28, 2022

In August 2020 NIFDA commissioned the Advanced Food Manufacturing network,...

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Entries open for 16th Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards

Jill DevenneyJanuary 13, 2022

Northern Ireland’s food and drink companies are invited to enter...

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Collaboration key to unlocking industry potential and addressing climate challenge – NIFDA Chair

Jill DevenneyOctober 22, 2021

Northern Ireland’s food and drink industry must be part of...

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