Food Heartland

Irish Restaurant Awards

Local producers enjoy a taste of success at Ulster Regional Final of the Irish...

Unrivalled commitment, talent and expertise – these are just a few ways to describe the restaurants and hospitality businesses in the Armagh City, Banbridge...
Local family beside performers at Portadown Pop up market

Pop Up Market Success in Portadown

Portadown was buzzing last week, as hundreds of local families and children attended the town’s late summer pop up market on Friday past (26...
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Great Taste Awards 2022: ABC’s Food Heartland Shine Bright!

Local food and drink producers from the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon – better known as the Food Heartland of NI –...
Pictured ahead of Portadown’s Pop Up Market, Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield, Adrian Farrell (Portadown Chamber of Commerce) Julie Ann Spence (ABC Council), Kenny Qua (Local musician), Joanne Millar (ABC Council) with Max and Violet McCullough.

Portadown Pop Up Market

Soak up the last days of summer with a visit to Portadown’s Pop Up Market, jam packed with delicious treats and eats, music, and...
Perrie Tracey at the 175th Armagh County Show.

A Show Stopping Display from Local Agri Sector at 175th Armagh County Show!

Local Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon food and drink producers, farmers and agri businesses – better known as the Food Heartland of NI – pulled...
James Graham from Portadown with his Hereford champion at the 2022 Lurgan Show.

Lurgan Show: A Celebration of Farm to Fork

Local food and drink producers, farmers and agri businesses from the borough of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon – better known as the Food...
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ABC Council Launch New Agriculture Strategy to Future-Proof Local Farming Sector

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s vision for the local agri industry was set out at the launch of its pioneering Agriculture Strategy...
Celebrating the Food Heartland Winners

Celebrating the Food Heartland Winners!

The Lord Mayor recently hosted a celebration event to recognise the award success of our local farmers, food and drink producers, retailers and those...
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Free Workshop: Wellbeing for Agri-business & Farming Community

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is teaming up with local charity, Rural Support next month to deliver a free wellbeing workshop for...
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ABC Council Launch New Food Heartland Action Plan

An ambitious action plan – which sets out a path to drive investment, encourage growth and boost job creation in the local agri-food sector...