NIFDA Annual Dinner 2019 – Highlights

Jo Whitfield, Chief Executive for Food at the Co-Op was the keynote speaker at the 23^rd Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association’s (NIFDA) Annual Dinner – the largest annual gathering of the Northern Ireland food processing industry. The event, run in partnership with Danske Bank, was held on Thursday 17^th October in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast.

Over 250 people attended the event, which is recognised as an opportunity for food and drink industry leaders to discuss how the industry and its customers can address challenges and achieve successful growth.

NIFDA Dinner

The 22nd Annual NIFDA Dinner, in partnership with Danske Bank took place on Thursday 15 November 2018 in the Hilton Hotel Belfast. The Guest Speaker was John Paul Scally, Managing Director, Lidl Ireland.

Catch up on the some of the highlights from the event in the video below:

AGM

2016 marks 20 years of NIFDA. Our 20th AGM was held at Loughry College on 16th March 2016. All NIFDA Members are welcome to attend general meetings.

Awards

The biennial Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards are the most important awards in Northern Ireland’s entire business calendar. That is because some 100,000 private sector jobs depend on the agri-food supply chain with an industry turnover of £5bn.

The 15th NIFDA Awards took place on Friday 22nd March 2019 at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast.

Award winners:

Ulster Bank Best New Product, Large Company

Linden Foods Ltd, 4 Lamb Loin with Honey Roasted Parsnips – Joint Winner

Finnebrogue Artisan, Naked Unsmoked Back Bacon – Joint Winner

Dale Farm, Milk Plus – Highly Commended

Ulster Bank Best New Product, Medium Company

Mash Direct, Beer Battered Onion Rings – Winner

Ulster Bank Best New Product, Small Company

Cloughbane Farm Foods, Spicy Lentil & Root Vegetable Casserole – Winner

The Echlinville Distillery, Echlinville Irish Pot Still Gin – Highly Commended

Big Pot Co Ltd, Classic Chicken and Vegetable Handmade Soup – Highly Commended