NWRC Foodovation Centre

12/10/2026

📢𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭📢

Are you making the most of your website and customer data to grow your online sales?

We're delighted to share this opportunity from Future Harvest NI, who're offering a free programme to help Food & Drink businesses better understand their customers, analyse website performance and identify opportunities to grow online using the 'Who Buys My Brand' platform.

✅ Free to participate
📅 Starts Wednesday 28th October
💻 Six online sessions

If you're a Food or Drink Business already selling online, this is a great opportunity to turn valuable data into practical insights to support your business growth!

🔗 For more information and to register visit:
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22/09/2026

🌱 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 - 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐈🌱

Our Food Technology team has been working closely with partners from Ulster University and Queen's University Belfast on the recipe development phase of the Future Harvest NI project.

Over recent months, we have developed and trialed a selection of healthy, affordable recipes designed to help families prepare nutritious meals using simple ingredients and straightforward cooking methods.

Funded by the Department for the Economy through the Connected NI Competitive Fund, the project focuses on building a more responsive food network across Derry ~ Londonderry and the wider North West.

17/09/2026

Our Foodovation Centre Manager Stella Graham was delighted to attend the Irish Quality Food and Drink Awards last night in Dublin.

It was great to see so many great local products and the talented people behind them.

Thanks to Connected.ni for supporting this event and the team and SRC for their company.

11/09/2026

Liviron teamed up with our Beverages Consultant, Linda McClean, to bring its coconut-based sparkling drink in a can, under the CO+ brand, to life. 🥥✨

With support from Invest Northern Ireland’s Innovation Voucher programme, Liviron was able to turn its idea into reality, with Linda providing expertise in product and recipe development, shelf-life evaluation and labelling recommendations.

Want to find out more about the journey from idea to product?

Check out the full case study below:
https://bsc.nwrc.ac.uk/case-studies/liviron-ltd/

08/09/2026

𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭 & 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐬

Taking place from 1st -31st October, this month-long celebration highlights the people, places and produce that have helped shaped NI's Causeway Coast & Glens as an unforgettable foodie destination!

Throughout the month, visitors can enjoy a tantalising schedule of events, including supper clubs, tasting menus, food tours and artisanal markets.

For more information about the Giant Taste programme visit:

A Giant Taste of the Causeway Coast & Glens is a month-long celebration of the area's local food and drink scene. Join us for food festivals, food tours and experiences in October 2026.

29/07/2026

A special thank you to Mark Kearns and the PEACEPLUS PRISM team at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), Queen's University Belfast, for hosting the PRISM partners at the impressive new AMIC 'Factory of the Future' in Newtownabbey.

It was inspiring to see first-hand the world-class facilities and innovation opportunities within the centre, while also connecting with project partners to share progress and discuss the exciting developments ahead.

A truly fantastic facility that will play a key role in driving collaboration, innovation, and growth across the region!



North West Regional College | NWRC Foodovation Centre | Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

26/06/2026

Our Foodovation Centre Manager Stella Graham was delighted to attend the FoodTech Conference & Exhibition event at The Johnstown Estate in Co. Meath yesterday.

This event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking businesses interested in shaping the future of food. Key takeaways included the growing focus on sustainable production, advanced manufacturing, and collaborative innovation to drive competitiveness and resilience.

It was also inspiring to see the strong emphasis on skills development and support available to help businesses turn ideas into scalable solutions!

This event fantastic opportunity to connect, share insights, and explore how we can continue to support innovation across the food industry.

Thanks to Connected.ni for supporting this visit.

08/06/2026

📢𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 & 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 – 𝐂𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬📢

This is an excellent opportunity for micro and early-stage food and drink businesses to turn great ideas into real growth!

This FREE 12-week programme will provide expert guidance and practical support to help you grow your business, become compliant, and explore new markets.

⚠️ Only 5 places are available!

🗓️ Apply by 12th June at 6pm.

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04/06/2026

We were delighted to support Theresa Killen in bringing her product to market, from sourcing bottles and supplies to ensuring her labelling met required standards and advising her on public liability insurance for customers coming in and out of her home.

This support was made possible through funding from the Department for the Economy NI via the InnovateUs programme.

Read the full article below ⬇️

North West Regional College

When exhaustion and aches left Theresa Killen feeling drained, the mum of three created her own natural health drink, and its growing popularity has taken

01/06/2026

🌸 𝐍𝐖𝐑𝐂 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦🌸

Our Foodovation Centre Manager, Stella Graham, spent a fantastic couple of days at Bord Bia Bloom and had the opportunity to experience the innovation, creativity and quality that make Ireland's Food & Drink sector so impressive! ✨

It was an excellent showcase of Irish Food & Drink, highlighting the journey from growing your own produce to creating finished products.

A special thank you to Connected.ni for supporting the visit.