Retail News

Local retailer appointed to international executive committee

Omagh-based SPAR retailer Peter McBride has been appointed to the InterSPAR Executive Committee by SPAR International. McBride, who has over 30 years of retailing experience, runs 12 stores throughout Mid Ulster and is also president of Retail NI. As one... View Article

GroceryAid Barcode Festival smashes all records

Lidl NI pioneers customer recycling facilities in-store

M&S reveals plans for new Carrickfergus store opening

Food & Drink News

Milestone year ahead as IFEX celebrates 25th expo in NI

IFEX 2020 will be home to thousands of visitors, hundreds of exhibitors and Northern Ireland’s... View Article

Dale Farm launches new Dromona Cracker convenience product

Hillsborough Farmers’ Market returning on July 27

CSR News

Mackle Petfoods launches charity partnerships across island of Ireland

Mackle Petfoods, the Co Tyrone based owner of the Naturo, Brandy and Cat Club brands... View Article

Forest Feast completes marathon challenge and raises over £4.5k for Marie Curie

Mcvitie’s backs Mental Health Initiative with nationwide voucher giveaway

Business News

Mackle Pet Foods invests £2m in business creating new job opportunities in Tyrone.

Mackle Pet Foods, owners of the premium range Naturo which includes Chef’s Selection, and popular... View Article

SuperValu launches Naturo ‘Chef’s Selection’ into 35 local stores

Double triumph for Henderson Group at Bel Tel Business Awards

Features

Agri Food

UK pig industry antibiotic usage drops for third year running

Henderson develops produce category creating new brand with local suppliers

UFU focuses on fruit and veg campaign at Balmoral

UG Awards 2019

Mashing the competition at Ulster Grocer Marketing Awards

Best Marketing Campaign leads shortlisting entries in the 31st Annual Awards

Entries are now open for the 31st annual Ulster Grocer Marketing Awards 2019

Store Focus

Helen’s Fruit and Vegetables, Carmoney

Munch & Co is particular highlight for the store,Proprietor Frank Boyd tells UG

Quails Fine Foods, Banbridge

My Life in the Grocery Trade

Peter Barrett, Managing Director, Buchas Dog

Emily McCorkell, owner of Lo & Slo, Derry

Alice McIlhagger, Owner, Brambleberry Jams

In the Hot Seat

Emma Walls, Commercial Director, Glenisk

Ian Russell, Sales Manager at O’Reilly’s Wholesale

Jill McKillop, Founder and Managing Director of Grainola Goddess