15/11/2024
New Food Strategy Aims To Make NI A World Leader In Sustainable Food
Northern Ireland's first Food Strategy Framework was launched today by DAERA Minister Andrew Muir. The strategy, titled "Food at the heart of our society - A prospectus for change," aims to position Northern Ireland as a world leader in sustainable, healthy, and nutritious food.
The Executive-approved framework outlines a whole-of-government approach to address pressing issues such as obesity, food poverty, waste, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Minister Muir emphasised the interconnectedness between food, health, the economy, and the environment.
He highlighted the potential of Northern Ireland's food system to benefit the health, economy, and environment. The Minister committed to developing an action plan in early 2025 to outline specific steps towards transforming the food system.
Minister Muir praised Carrick Greengrocers as and example of a community-owned business that prioritises local, seasonal, and nutritious food. He encouraged everyone to value food and its origins, and thanked food producers for their contributions.
The Executive-approved framework outlines a whole-of-government approach to address pressing issues such as obesity, food poverty, waste, climate change, and biodiversity loss. Minister Muir emphasised the interconnectedness between food, health, the economy, and the environment.
He highlighted the potential of Northern Ireland's food system to benefit the health, economy, and environment. The Minister committed to developing an action plan in early 2025 to outline specific steps towards transforming the food system.
Minister Muir praised Carrick Greengrocers as and example of a community-owned business that prioritises local, seasonal, and nutritious food. He encouraged everyone to value food and its origins, and thanked food producers for their contributions.
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 May 2025
New Two-Year NI Food Strategy Framework Launched
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir today (Wednesday, 14th May) launched the NI Food Strategy Framework's two-year Action Plan on behalf of the Northern Ireland Executive. The announcement was made at the Food NI breakfast event held at the RUAS Balmoral Show this morning.
New Two-Year NI Food Strategy Framework Launched
DAERA Minister Andrew Muir today (Wednesday, 14th May) launched the NI Food Strategy Framework's two-year Action Plan on behalf of the Northern Ireland Executive. The announcement was made at the Food NI breakfast event held at the RUAS Balmoral Show this morning.
17 October 2003
Minister announces NI food strategy group
Agriculture Minister, Ian Pearson today announced plans to set up an expert group to recommend a long term plan for the development of the food sector in Northern Ireland. The group, which will be announced shortly, will be made up of senior expert figures from different parts of the food chain and also include consumer interests.
Minister announces NI food strategy group
Agriculture Minister, Ian Pearson today announced plans to set up an expert group to recommend a long term plan for the development of the food sector in Northern Ireland. The group, which will be announced shortly, will be made up of senior expert figures from different parts of the food chain and also include consumer interests.
28 May 2025
DAERA Opens £250,000 Funding Call For NI Food Strategy Implementation
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has announced a new funding call, opening Monday, June 2, 2025, to increase awareness and support the implementation of the NI Food Strategy Framework and its associated Food Action Plan.
DAERA Opens £250,000 Funding Call For NI Food Strategy Implementation
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has announced a new funding call, opening Monday, June 2, 2025, to increase awareness and support the implementation of the NI Food Strategy Framework and its associated Food Action Plan.
14 June 2004
Council issues food poisoning warning
With the barbecue season upon us, Belfast City Council has issued a timely reminder about the dangers of food poisoning.
Council issues food poisoning warning
With the barbecue season upon us, Belfast City Council has issued a timely reminder about the dangers of food poisoning.
13 December 2013
Dog Food Meat Found In Human Food Chain
A government report has revealed that meat meant for dog food is thought to have ended up in the human food chain. The discovery was made in an "industrial-scale" fraud carried out in the region.
Dog Food Meat Found In Human Food Chain
A government report has revealed that meat meant for dog food is thought to have ended up in the human food chain. The discovery was made in an "industrial-scale" fraud carried out in the region.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.