Contract Catering & Trade Sector

IFEX 2022 serves up 40% more new exhibitors

The Caterer – 02.03.2022

IFEX returns to the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast from the 29 – 31 March 2022 and expects over 40% of new exhibitors.  Established as Northern Ireland's leading trade event for those in the food, drink, retail and hospitality sectors, IFEX has attracted exhibitors including Lynas Foodservice, Henderson Foodservice, Stephens Catering Equipment, Sysco, Hugh Jordan and Golden Glen – who will sit alongside successful Northern Ireland and Ireland based companies such as Andrew Ingredients, S.D Bell, Suki Tea, Middleton Foods and Johnson Brothers.

Deliveroo expands service to Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois

RTE – 09.02.2022

Food delivery company Deliveroo is continuing its expansion in Ireland by launching in counties Carlow, Kilkenny and Laois. Deliveroo, which launched in Ireland in 2015, already provides food delivery services in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Wicklow, Louth, Kildare and Meath. This month, it will also roll out its delivery service to Balbriggan, Leixlip, Celbridge, Ashbourne and Ratoath, due to high demand. "This is a clear investment in our commitment to the Irish market and our amazing customers and partners across the country," said Paddy Quinlan, Regional Manager of Deliveroo Ireland. "This expansion will create valuable opportunities for riders and support our restaurant partners to grow their business and reach new customers," he added.