The 18th NI Food & Drink Awards
The 18th Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards will take place on Friday 27th February 2026. Stay tuned for the event launch, full list of categories, and information on how to enter in December 2025!
Northern Ireland food and drink is the heartbeat of the Northern Ireland economy. Across the food and drink supply chain we feed 10 million people, support 113,000 jobs and support local communities across Northern Ireland. We are world renowned for quality, sustainability and commercial success.
The biennial Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards highlight the Products, Processes and People behind that success. Across 13 categories we showcase the very best of Northern Ireland food and drink, and come together to celebrate our industry.
Key dates for the 2026 Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards will be published here in December 2025. In the meantime, why not check out our highlights video from our 2024 awards night?
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