Food and Drink

The Bedford Hotel Belfast has created a new deputy general manager role following a successful first six months in business. Pictured is executive head chef Noel McMeel and general manager Mike Gatt at the opening of The Bedford in April 2026 alongside The Bedford Hotel team

'Phenomenal reception': NI hotel's new management role after first six months

Belfast's historic 1852 Hotel has been sold to hospitality operator Fahrenheit 7 in a deal advised by CBRE NI and CBRE Hotels

Historic Belfast hotel sold to hospitality operator for undisclosed sum

Alex Thomas, master blender at Bushmills Irish Whiskey

US tourists lead record-breaking surge in Irish whiskey distillery visits

How the 556-bed student housing scheme is projected to look. Image: Graham Investment Projects

Opposition to ‘very strange’ plans for huge student block

From left - Lennon Langford, Bruce Baillie (Franchisee), Sharon Baillie and Kane Fleming.

New-look Coleraine McDonald's re-opens following an £850,000 makeover

The new Morphy Richards Zino is a true bean-to-cup filter coffee machine - and probably one of the best in the business

Morphy Richards Zino review: fresh filter coffee without the fuss

Food and Farm minister Andrew Muir pictured with Bronagh O’Kane of Drumard Farm, Cookstown, the local winner in the BBC Food and Farming Awards

NI farmer and former aerospace engineer wins BBC Farming for the Future Award

Lisburn takeaway named as finalists in awards. Pic credit: Google

Lisburn takeaway named as finalist in British Kebab Awards

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

Vincent Grew, Kingsbury Wagyu general manager with the awards at Blas na hEireann for the company’s succulent beef. He is pictured with another team member

Armagh Wagyu beef wins top county honour and World Steak Challenge gold

Alison Reid, Lorna Wynne and Fiona Hamill pictured at Applegreen Hillsborough as the site welcomes its new M&S Food Shop and Braeburn Coffee cart, alongside Greggs and Applegreen convenience store. Pic credit: William Cherry / Press Eye

Applegreen introduces M&S Food Shop to Hillsborough branch

Go Pig’s tasty burritos are a success in the Republic

Belfast food firm’s burritos prove a hit with Aldi shoppers

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

Kraken Fish & Chips in Killyleagh launched its Feed the Fleet initiative in September with free meals for children and will offer complimentary fish suppers to over-65s this Wednesday as a thank you to the local community. Credit Facebook

'No catches, no gimmicks': NI chippy serves up free fish suppers for over-65s

Bob & Berts operates coffee shops across Northern Ireland, Scotland and England and is now looking ahead to its next phase of growth, with plans to further expand its presence across the UK

NI coffee shop sees profits rise to £1.3m following business transformation

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping
M&S is giving Sparks customers the chance to earn £15 in festive rewards this Christmas. Here's how to claim the offers and make your Christmas spending go a little further.
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Brownlow Castle Tearooms, set within the historic drawing room at Brownlow House in Lurgan, is closing its doors today after announcing the decision with “deep regret”

'Deep regret': Sad farewell as historic NI castle tearoom closes its doors

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

Castlerock artisan chocolatier Geri Martin features in a new documentary series from global technology giant Lenovo, which explores what happens when entrepreneurs look beyond borders for support

'So excited again': NI chocolatier backed by global giant after soaring costs

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Clarke Nillar, founding managing director of Millar Moo with Tesco buying manager David Thompson and Andrea Millar, a director of Millar Moo

Dunmurry flavoured milk brand continues to “moove” with Tesco NI

Lick Gelato in Newcastle is Northern Ireland’s tastiest food. Picture shows joint founder Simon Welby receiving his award in London

NI food producers scoop record haul of Great British Food Awards

Pictured at the Foyle Food Group in Omagh at the announcement of a major £15million investment are Terry Acheson, CEO of Foyle Food Group, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Gráinne Moody, director of Food and Drink at Invest NI

One of the largest red meat processors in the UK announces £15m NI investment

A new Greggs shop has opened at Maxol’s Beechlawn forecourt in Dunmurry, bringing two new jobs to the area

New Greggs shop serves up new option for motorists at NI Maxol forecourt

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Henry Cushinan perfecting his pour at Antrim Castle Garden's Beer Festival in June. Photo provided by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Beer, wine and cider festival receives highest customer satisfaction score

From left - Irish Black Butter’s International Ambassador Alastair Bell, PRM Group Key Account Sales Development Manager Gary Hopkins, David Thompson, Buying Manager – Dairy at Tesco Northern Ireland and Clandeboye Estate Yoghurt Commercial Director Patrick Black.

Portrush's Irish Black Butter and Clandeboye Yoghurt unite for Tesco launch
Tesco Northern Ireland is adding a new line-up of locally produced dairy products this Autumn including a Portrush product which is a butter...but not really!
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Michael Hall, founder and managing director of Craigavon-based Kestrel Foods, has been named among the UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2026

NI snack entrepreneur targets £100m turnover after top UK business leader honour

McConnell’s Irish Whisky will welcome the awards to its Crumlin Road Gaol distillery on Thursday, December 3, 2026, marking the first time the flagship event in the Irish whisky calendar has been held in Belfast

NI whisky revival makes debut as Belfast lands Irish Whiskey Awards

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

Emily McCorkell of Lo&Slo Sauces is backing the new initiative for Irish women in food and hospitality, part of an international network

Londonderry food leader backs push for new women’s food network

Lawri’s Ten Watch bonbons

Randalstown’s Ten Watch Chocolates strikes gold at Irish Food Awards

Gilfresh account and marketing manager Anne Mac Oscar, Nigel Doherty, produce buying manager at Tesco NI and Gilfresh farm manager Richard Gilpin.

Loughgall-grown pumpkins on sale for first time in Tesco stores this Halloween

CGI image of how the proposed new Lidl store at Kingsway Dunmurry could look if planning permission is granted. Credit Planning Portal

£7m new Lidl store planned for Belfast as Tesco site set for demolition

M&S has officially opened the doors to its transformed Aldergrove store, with eager shoppers queuing ahead of the opening to be among the first to see the major revamp

Take a look: M&S unveils transformed Aldergrove store after 50% expansion

Sainsbury's has everything from Halloween treats and party food to decorations and baking kits for spooky season - and there's up to 25% off with Nectar. Stock image.

Sainsbury's Halloween offers worth knowing about with up to 25% off

Dingle in County Kerry was the place to be on October 2 for the eagerly anticipated finals of Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards – and there was a taste of success for Causeway Coast producers.

Morelli Ice Cream wins Best in County at Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards

Nando's in Coleraine is the third best-rated in the UK and the best in Northern Ireland, according to new research.

Nando's Coleraine voted third best-rated in UK and best in Northern Ireland

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

Re-Gen has appointed experienced operations leader Kieran McPolin as its first MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) general manager

NI waste management firm appoints first MSW manager as recycling plant expands

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

A record breaking £47,891 was raised at the 2026 Grocers Ball which was attended by over 300 colleagues from the local industry

Record £47,891 raised to provide vital support for NI grocery and retail workers

Enterprising couple Zsolt and Andrea Bohar of Green Fingers and Yumbo

NI family food business plans expansion after ‘match made in heaven’ merger

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range has everything needed for a cosy three-course vegetarian dinner, with 25% off for Nectar customers. Stock photo.

My indulgent three-course Sainsbury’s vegetarian dinner

Europa Hotel has announced the completion of a £550,000 investment that has transformed the former Piano Restaurant into The Parlour, a sophisticated new addition to the hotel’s food and beverage offering, while also revitalising its iconic Piano Lounge. Credit Bradley Quinn

World-famous NI hotel unveils major transformation after £550k investment

Founded by Martin and Tracy Hamilton in 2004, Mash Direct is based on the family’s sixth-generation farm in Comber, where it produces prepared potato and vegetable sides for customers across the UK and Ireland

Profits soar as sixth-generation NI family farm business reports £32.8m turnover

Nation’s favourite - dippy egg with toasted soldier

Dippy eggs top ‘noshtalgia’ list along with fish fingers and Angel Delight

Healthy eating campaigner Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall with Northern Ireland Food and Farming minister Andrew Muir

Northern Ireland urged to ‘Feel the fibre’ as campaign highlights healthy eating

The multi-award winning Young Buck Blue Cheese is a popular choice for cheeseboards

‘Simply the best’ for artisan cheese from Co Down in Irish awards

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save 25% on a huge range of food this week

Sainsbury’s has 25% off Taste the Difference food

Alan Reid, founder and director of SHU Belfast

'Reaching 25 gave us a chance to reflect': Belfast restaurant enters new chapter

Pilgrim's Europe has announced its consolidated FY2025 results, delivering another year of solid financial and operational performance in its second full year as an integrated business since bringing together Northern Ireland based poultry meat producer Moy Park, Pilgrim's UK and Pilgrim's Food Masters

Pilgrim’s Europe reports £267m operating profit as NI poultry business grows

Robert Ryan, Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland chief executive Officer and Gordon Cruikshanks, Lidl Northern Ireland regional managing director

Lidl NI spends record £624m with local suppliers as turnover hits £604m

Sainsbury's is offering 25% off when Nectar customers buy three selected Taste the Difference wines, including sparkling wine and champagne. Stock image.

The Sainsbury's wine deal to know before Christmas

Owner has thanked loyal customers for their support as The Dock of the Bay prepares to close, with hopes it can reopen in the future. Credit Facebook

‘Heartbroken’: Much-loved NI coastal coffee trailer to close over planning issue

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