The food industry is calling for a reduction in rates in the upcoming budget as rates across the border in the Republic are due to be slashed next year.

Reduction in VAT rates in next week's budget 'vital' for their survival

The Newry-based company plans to automate production and broaden their product range.

Sandwich business investment to create 130 jobs 

Paul Hamilton is an eight generation farmer, working on his family's land in Comber, Co Down.

Potato farmer could lose 'a couple of hundred thousand' with warning of shortage

Beans or no beans in an Ulster Fry? Brown sauce or red sauce? The controversy has foodies all hot and bothered over their 'fry up'

Give it the beans? Ulster fry world champion's verdict on how to make dish

The rising temperatures over the last couple of weeks are creating a headache for farmers and food producers as they battle to save crops.

Food producers at risk of losing crops due to rise in temperatures

The cost of an Ulster fry is soaring. Pic PA

There has been a record rise in the cost of making an Ulster Fry according to Ulster Bank’s Ulster Fry Index.

Surge in cost of Ulster Fry

Waterman is part of the James Street Group owned and operated by award-winning chef Niall McKenna. The 50-seater restaurant at Hill Street's Waterman House is also home to Niall’s thriving Waterman House Cookery School.

Waterman is part of the James Street Group owned and operated by award-winning chef Niall McKenna.

Michelin features Belfast city centre bistro in opening year

Northern Ireland was well-represented on the shortlist and honours roll of the prestigious fast food awards 

Belfast awarded best kebab in Ireland

The first store will open on Dawson Street in Dublin with 20 shops set to open across the island of Ireland.

Sandwich chain in Northern Ireland first with new shops and jobs

Chef Gemma Austin’s is backed by a fully female kitchen; from the kitchen porter to the head chef. 

Meet the chef running a female only kitchen

"They are 50% behind, in other words there is enough sitting in Cairnryan to fill two ships, the sandwiches, the fresh vegetables, the fresh fruits."

P&O debacle hits NI food supply chain

Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots highlighted the unpredictable trading conditions faced by Northern Ireland agri-food companies.

Ukraine War and P&O debacle hit NI agri-food sector

More than 80 jobs are to be created in Co Fermanagh following a £5m investment in a bakery.

Fermanagh bakery creates 88 jobs in £5m investment

Local restaurants and cafés are preparing for the end of the Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Local restaurants prepare for end of Eat Out scheme

The humble bowl of Irish stew has been named as one of the most popular dishes in the world by a leading travel guide.

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