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19/01/2016
Northern Ireland Year of Food & Drink 2016 Is An 'Exciting Initiative' - Bell
Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell, has described the Northern Ireland Year of Food & Drink 2016 as an "exciting initiative".
Minister Bell was speaking at the Danske Advantage Food and Drink Event in Belfast.
He said: "We can boast some world-class produce, not to mention talented chefs, restaurants, skilled cookery schools and a rich food heritage, all of which is becoming better known, especially in Great Britain, one of our key markets.
"The Year of Food and Drink will play a central part of the Northern Ireland marketing and destination sell as we progress throughout the year, and Tourism NI is rolling out a range of support measures to enable the industry to make the most of these next 12 months.
"I am confident this year will be a resounding success and leave a lasting legacy with significant improvement in the range, quality and availability of food tourism products, service, events and activities to help drive visitor satisfaction and deliver long-term growth and sustainability.
"I am certain The Year of Food and Drink will help to consolidate Northern Ireland's growing reputation for excellence in food production and hospitality."
Minister Bell was speaking at the Danske Advantage Food and Drink Event in Belfast.
He said: "We can boast some world-class produce, not to mention talented chefs, restaurants, skilled cookery schools and a rich food heritage, all of which is becoming better known, especially in Great Britain, one of our key markets.
"The Year of Food and Drink will play a central part of the Northern Ireland marketing and destination sell as we progress throughout the year, and Tourism NI is rolling out a range of support measures to enable the industry to make the most of these next 12 months.
"I am confident this year will be a resounding success and leave a lasting legacy with significant improvement in the range, quality and availability of food tourism products, service, events and activities to help drive visitor satisfaction and deliver long-term growth and sustainability.
"I am certain The Year of Food and Drink will help to consolidate Northern Ireland's growing reputation for excellence in food production and hospitality."
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