Northern Ireland Food & Drink
Links
Beneficial to members
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FareShare Island of Ireland
FareShare Island of Ireland Pilot Depot opening in Belfast in January. Council for the Homeless NI (CHNI) call for first Franchisee organisation. Council for the Homeless NI (CHNI) are opening their first FareShare Island of Ireland food distribution depot in Belfast.
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Food and Drink Sector Skills
Food and Drink Sector Skills is an employer led body which champions the skills agenda on behalf of the Northern Ireland Agri-food sector. They are also the local partner of Improve Limited, the UK Sector Skills Council for the Food and Drink Industry.
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Free Health and Safety Priority Visit
Health and Safety Works NI can arrange a priority visit to NIFDA member companies who attend the Seminar for the Food and Drink Industry on Tuesday 24 January 2012, Lough Neagh Discovery Centre, Oxford Island, Craigavon, BT66 6NJ.
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guidance on the storage and treatment of used cooking oil and the production of biodiesel
guidance on the storage and treatment of used cooking oil and the production of biodiesel which is also available on the NIEA website
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Health & Safety Works NI
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MAC Report on Limit on Tier 2 (general)
Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) publishes report on the Limit on Tier 2 (General) for 2012/13 and associated policies on 28 February 2012
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/workingwithus/indbodies/mac
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Mintel
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National Industrial Symbiosis Programme
NISP is an innovative business opportunity programme that delivers bottom line benefits for our members whilst generating positive outcomes for the environment and society. Put simply, our vision is to change the way business thinks. Operating at the forefront of industrial symbiosis thinking and practice, the programme helps companies take a fresh look at their resources.
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NI Economy and importance of Agri-Food
Video on the importance of Northern Ireland Agri-Food Sector to the economy.
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Open Farm Weekend
Open Farm Weekend Northern Ireland:- 15-16 June 2013
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Stem Project
The STEM Project aims to help businesses save money, boost profits, and win new business through a programme of resource efficiency. The STEM Project will work with 20 businesses across 11 Council area to help identify cost savings in energy, waste and water. The Project will aim to save a business on average £2,850 per annum. Support will be provided to assist those businesses interested in gaining a certified Environmental Management System (EMS) such as ISO 14001 or BS 8555. Businesses participating on the programme will be able to avail of a range of high quality networking events. The STEM Project to date has successfully worked with over 300 businesses collectively saving them £554,000 per annum, 80% of these businesses stated that they are now more competitive as a result of participating on the STEM Project and 35% are now able to access new markets.
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Weather on Line
Weather information
Local Government Sites
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Agri-Food Industry's top priorities
As it has just been newly reformed, the Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development are looking for views on what the industry see as being it’s top priorities. They have also put emphasise on how they can help drive the agri-food sector forward as it is seen as the way to lead Northern Ireland’s economy forward. The link is:-
www.niassembly.gov.uk/agriculture/2011mandate/agriculture_web_stakeholder_doc.htm
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Consumer Council NI
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.
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Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
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.
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Discover Northern Ireland
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Find Good Local Food
Find Good Food is a comprehensive guide to all that is great about the South East area of Northern Ireland.
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Invest NI Buy NI Food
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
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Invest Northern Ireland
Invest NI offers the Northern Ireland business community a single organisation providing high-quality services, programmes, support and expert advice.
Local Science & Health
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Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland
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.
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Health Promotion Agency
Mission: To make health a top priority for everyone in Northern Ireland.
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Institute of Food Science & Technology
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.
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Safe Food
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
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Northern Ireland Grain Trade
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.
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Northern Ireland Meat Explorers' Association
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.
Supporting Organisation
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Dairy Council for Northern Ireland
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.
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Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade Northern Ireland
The Federation of the Retail Licensed Trade (FRLT) is the trade association for Northern Ireland’s licensees - pubs, bars, hotels, restaurants and off-licences.
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Food and Drink Training Council NI
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.
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Livestock Meat Commission
LMC will serve the Northern Ireland Beef and Sheepmeat Industry and will do this with independence, transparency and integrity.
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Northern Ireland Food Chain Certification
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
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Northern Ireland Good Food is in our Nature
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.
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Northern Ireland Hotels Federation
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.
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Open Farm Weekend
Open Farm Weekend will take place for the first time in Northern Ireland this year. Between 23rd-24thJune, participating farms across NI will be opening their gates to the public to tell the story behind local food and its link to nature. This family fun weekend, delivered by Ulster Farmers’ Union, will include interactive fun and educational activities for all, from guided tours to petting zoos, kids’ activities to farm shops.
www.discovernorthernireland.com/Open-Farm-Weekend-Doagh-Ballyclare-P26835
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Open Farm Weekend
Open Farm Weekend Northern Ireland 15-16 June 2013
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Ulster Farmers' Union
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.