October 27 In the Press The Richhill Apple Fayre

Chef Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall gives Armagh Bramley Apple the thumbs up

Here’s Dean Coppard of Uluru Bar & Grill cooking at the first ever Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre which was a celebration of the Armagh Bramley Apple.

NITB chairman and special guest Dr Howard Hastings OBE quoted celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall who is also a fan of cooking with the Armagh Bramley Apple. He said: “For golden compote, the Armagh Bramley is hard to beat – cooked with a tiny bit of orange zest, it’s delicious.”

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October 20 In the Press The Richhill Apple Fayre

NITB chief praises apple harvest fayre as an event which connects us to our land

This weekend the people of Armagh and beyond will celebrate the Bramley Apple at a brand new fayre in the heart of the orchard county.

We interviewed Dr Howard Hastings OBE, chairman of NITB, who has praised the organisers for making such an event happen. The fayre is being sponsored by Irwin’s Bakery, Gilfresh and Wilsons Country. The event features cookery demonstrations and much more.

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October 6 In the Press The Richhill Apple Fayre

New harvest fayre is launched to celebrate the big apple in County Armagh’s eye

The village of Richhill in County Armagh will be celebrating the Armagh Bramley Apple as it prepares to host its first ever Apple Harvest Fayre.

Helping to launch the Richhill Apple Harvest Fayre is Helen Troughton of Armagh Cider Company and Hamilton Loney, chairman of the NI Fruit Growers Association, who say this year is a great year for growing fruit in the orchard county. The event if free and runs from 10am-6pm.

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September 30 Newsfeed

Baxters welcome Rick Stein’s Head Chef after the Loch Ness Celtic 7 Marathon Challenge

The Baxters team welcome Rick Stein’s Head Chef Stephane Delourme to their food fayre after the Loch Ness ‘Celtic 7 Marathon Challenge’.

Stephane has been running the Celtic 7 Marathon Challenge with Peter McGahan, owner of Worldwide Financial Planning. The challenge has taken the two men to Belfast, Brittany, Isle of Man, Wales, Scotland, Galicia and Cornwall. Six down one more to go before fundraiser on November 15.

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July 11 In the Press

Two down, five to go, as running men Stephane and Peter head to Wales

The Celtic 7 Marathon Challenge has got off to a great start as the two runners, Peter McGahan and Stephane Delourme head for Wales following their success in Brittany.

Stephane, who is head chef at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant in Padstow in Cornwall, and Peter, owner of Worldwide Financial Planning, are raising money for three children’s charities.

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November 21 In the Press

‘What happens in MasterChef, stays in MasterChef’ as James Devine celebrates success

A Tyrone chef beats off stiff competition to get through to the quarter finals of the BBC’s Masterchef as the competition from other chefs proves fierce.

James Devine, who is the head chef at Black Cat Traditional Restaurant, says he never focuses on style or trends above substance and combines methods of creating clean and simple dishes with his expertise gained while working in 3Michelin star restaurants in London.

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October 29 In the Press

Black Cat Traditional Restaurant charms foodies and wine lovers at Autumn Wine and Food Tasting

People travelled from all over Ireland to attend an Autumn Wine and Food Tasting evening at the Black Cat Traditional Restaurant.

The owners welcomed food and wine enthusiasts who gathered to hear Jamie Saint, a wine maker from Australian Vintage who produce McGuigan and Tempus Two wines, discuss wines and the important role the UK plays in the market for Australian Vintage.

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July 3 In the Press

Black Cat Traditional Restaurant revives seasonal cooking in a charming lakeside setting

Overlooking the beautiful Martray Lake is the old Ardbeg Lodge where chef James Devine will be reviving local and seasonal cooking under the new name, Black Cat Traditional Restaurant.

The restaurant, will be a new place to please foodie lovers who can enjoy the clean and simple dishes created by James , who has worked in 3Michelin star restaurants in London and New York. All food is sources from Irish producers.

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March 22 In the Press

Thousands vote Tayto and Del Toro as winners in Food NI sponsored NIFDA categories

In 2012, the food and drink processing industry in Northern Ireland generated sales of approximately £4.2bn – a 4.2 per cent increase on 2011.

MGMPR Ltd is here to tell the story of our food and drink producers – an industry which thrives on the provenance, quality and reputation of the food and drink we produce. Here’s the story of Tayto and Del Toro who won at the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Awards 2013 in the Food NI sponsored categories.

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February 25 In the Press

Voting is now OPEN…. Have your say and vote for your favourite NI Produce and Restaurant

Food NI, our region’s promotional voice for food and drink producers, are sponsoring two categories at this year’s NIFDA awards.

Food NI is proud to sponsor The People’s Choice and Taste of Ulster Restaurant of the Year 2013. Producers have been asked to put forward the product which they feel deserves recognition and are now putting its fate in the hands of the public. Voting is now OPEN!

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February 22 In the Press

Get your foodie hat on and vote for whatever tickles your fancy really: Voting starts on Monday

Over 100,000 private sector jobs depend on the success and growth of the agri-food sector which has an estimated turnover of £4billion.

This is the 12th NIFDA awards and Food NI are delighted to be sponsoring two categories. The sector is thriving and the awards honour the work of our home grown producers and celebrate the contribution which the agri-food industry plays in our economy.

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