Brighter future anticipated for hospitality, catering and retail sectors in 2012
According to a recent industry survey by IFEX 2012 and Ulster Grocer and Hospitality Review NI…

According to a recent industry survey by IFEX 2012 and Ulster Grocer and Hospitality Review NI…
The large retail levy which passed its final stage in the Assembly recently is a blow to Northern Ireland’s chances of attracting the investment it needs from global companies to secure its future economic prosperity, according to one industry body.
A new SuperValu marketing initiative will see local independent retailers featuring on the brand’s promotional literature. The Local Retailer campaign will run regularly throughout the year from P3 onward and will feature a selection of local SuperValu retailers. SuperValu Marketing [...]
The Caravan Ulster Grocers’ Ball will be held on Friday April 27th in the Culloden Hotel, Belfast. Spaces are already filling up and, as a capacity audience attended the Ulster Grocer Marketing Awards last year, it is advisable to reserve [...]
Creighton’s EUROSPAR on the Upper Lisburn Road in Finaghy took on the brave challenge of abseiling down the Dromore Viaduct, to raise funds for the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children (NICFC.)
Whether you are a seasoned athlete, amateur runner or simply trying to keep fit, time is running out to get ready for the fifth annual SPAR Omagh Half Marathon and 5k Fun Run/Walk. Taking place on Saturday 31st March at [...]
Baby food business, Heavenly Tasty Organics is embracing the latest e-commerce technology to grow sales. The award winning company, which is based at Cookstown in County Tyrone, is the first to provide allergen-free baby food in small sizes and in [...]
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle O’Neill recently announced grant awards totalling over £3million to 18 companies from the local Agri-Food Processing Sector. The Minister made her announcement during a recent visit to Gilfresh Produce in Loughgall, County Armagh. Gilfresh [...]
Wilson’s Country, Northern Ireland’s leading potato packer is launching a range of new products to develop sales in Great Britain and to expand existing business in the Republic of Ireland. Lewis Cunningham, Wilson’s Country managing director, commenting on the new [...]
Just a few years ago, the local agri-food scene was in something of a state. However, fast-forward to the present day and it’s currently a billion pound industry, bucking the recession trend and playing a huge role in keeping the [...]