Northern Ireland Food & Drink

Beneficial to members

• Mintel - www.mintel.com

Local Government Sites

• Consumer Council NI - www.consumercouncil.org.uk

  The Consumer Council is an independent consumer organisation, working to bring about change to benefit Northern Ireland’s consumers. Our aim is to make the consumer voice heard and make it count.

• Department of Agriculture and Rural Development - www.dardni.gov.uk

  The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) aims to promote sustainable economic growth and the development of the countryside in Northern Ireland. The Department assists the competitive development of the agri-food, fishing and forestry sectors of the Northern Ireland economy, having regard for the need of the consumers, the welfare of animals and the conservation and enhancement of the environment.

• Discover Northern Ireland - www.discovernorthernireland.com/uniquely-N-I-Food

• Invest NI Buy NI Food - www.buynifood.com

  Want fresh food and drink ideas? At Invest NI, our specialist team can offer personal guidance on thousands of products from over 300 suppliers in Northern Ireland and can assist with introductions, sampling, menu development and much more. Our Food Sector Marketing Advisors, help you bring more choice, quality and flavour to the table

• Invest Northern Ireland - www.investni.com

  Invest NI offers the Northern Ireland business community a single organisation providing high-quality services, programmes, support and expert advice.

Local Science & Health

• Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland - www.food.gov.uk/northernireland

  Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland was launched on 3 April 2000 as part of the new, UK-wide independent body, accountable both to Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly.

• Health Promotion Agency - www.healthpromotionagency.org.uk

  Mission: To make health a top priority for everyone in Northern Ireland.

• Institute of Food Science & Technology - www.ifst.org

  IFST is the leading independent qualifying body for food professionals in Europe and the only professional body in the UK concerned with all aspects of food science and technology . Founded in 1964 we were established to advance the science of 'food science and technology', its education and application, for the benefit, safety and health of the public.

• Safe Food - www.safefoodonline.com

  safefood, the Food Safety Promotion Board - in the Irish language, An Bord um Chur Chun Cinn Sabháilteachta Bia - is an implementation body established under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement on 2 December 1999. The Board's governing legislation is the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999 and the North-South Co-operation (Implementation Bodies) Northern Ireland Order 1999.

NIFDA Members

• Northern Ireland Grain Trade - www.nigta.co.uk

  Northern Ireland Grain Trade www.nigta.co.uk The Northern Ireland Grain Trade Association was founded in 1966 and represents traders, manufacturers, processors, distributors, brokers and service providers who are involved in the Northern Ireland agricultural supply trade.

• Northern Ireland Meat Explorers' Association - www.nimea.co.uk

  The Northern Ireland Meat Exporters' Association includes in its membership the major beef and lamb EC approved slaughtering and cutting companies in Northern Ireland. The Association is a single contact point for all member companies and can direct enquirers with specific needs to specific companies.

• Northern Ireland Seafood - www.niseafood.co.uk

  Northern Ireland Seafood Ltd is a co-operative industry wide initiative, established to assist the local seafood processing and aquaculture industries.

• Taste of Ulster - www.tasteofulster.org/

  Our aim is to promote good restaurants, hotels and other eating places as well as quality producers who we believe offer excellent local food, service and authentic innovative Ulster cuisine.

Supporting Organisation

• Dairy Council for Northern Ireland - www.dairycouncil.co.uk

  The Dairy Council is responsible for the generic advertising and promotion of milk and dairy products in Northern Ireland. Its primary function is to communicate factual information to allow individuals to make informed choices about which dairy products they consume and to inform them of the benefits of including dairy products in a balanced diet. In doing this the Dairy Council uses a wide range of media, including television, radio, press, magazine, posters and the internet. Advertising is complemented by public relations and promotional activities, designed to communicate with specific target groups. From the farm to the fridge, the Dairy Council acts on behalf of the entire dairy industry, advertising and promoting the natural goodness and quality of Northern Ireland milk and dairy products.

• Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade Northern Ireland - www.ulsterpubs.com

  The Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade (FRLT) is the trade association for Northern Ireland’s licensees - pubs, bars, hotels, restaurants and off-licences.

• Food and Drink Training Council NI - www.fdtc.co.uk

  The FDTC is the recognized Industry Training Organization for food manufacturing. We have representation from trade associations, food manufacturers, trade unions, and education and training providers. Our focus is the development of people employed or intending to be employed within Northern Ireland's Food & Drink Industry.

• Livestock Meat Commission - www.lmcni.com

  LMC will serve the Northern Ireland Beef and Sheepmeat Industry and will do this with independence, transparency and integrity.

• Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification - www.nifcc.co.uk

  NIFCC is a UKAS accredited certification body established by the Northern Ireland agri-food industry as a non-profit making service provider to the industry

• Northern Ireland Good Food is in our Nature - www.nigoodfood.com

  In Northern Ireland, our food and drink tastes just as nature intended. Lush pastureland, mild tradewinds, and producers who work to some of the highest standards in the world – they all add up to superior food and drink. It really is something to write home about, and that’s what Northern Ireland, Good Food is in our Nature, is all about.

• Northern Ireland Hotels Federation - www.nihf.co.uk

  The hotel industry has had a collective body since 1922. The Northern Ireland Hotels Federation is a not-for-profit limited company representing the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland; it's main roles are identifying and reviewing issues affecting the hospitality industry and lobbying governments and the NI Assembly on the economic and employment opportunities of tourism. Developing services for the benefit of the industry, the Federation actively works in partnership with others to create the right conditions for tourism.

• Ulster Farmers' Union - www.ufuni.org

  The UFU takes a close interest in rural affairs and services, and works with politicians both in the U.K. and Internationally, and other groups and organisations to advance rural interests. It has particularly close links with consumer groups, countryside and wildlife bodies, animals welfare organisations and academics.