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Andy Cole

@AndyCole_FSA

Public servant. 30 fun years in NICS, now FSA Director for NI, with a mission of food you can trust @FSAinNI

Views are my own.

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BBC News NI(@BBCNewsNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Follow live as the UK Covid-19 Inquiry sits in Northern Ireland for the first time.
The inquiry will hear from bereaved relatives, senior politicians and health advisers.
You can stay across all the latest developments here šŸ‘‰ bbc.in/3y2j5vm

Follow live as the @covidinquiryuk sits in Northern Ireland for the first time. The inquiry will hear from bereaved relatives, senior politicians and health advisers. You can stay across all the latest developments here šŸ‘‰ bbc.in/3y2j5vm
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Sorcha Eastwood MLA(@SorchaEastwood) 's Twitter Profile Photo

justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Sā€¦

Sharing for a friend after the tragic loss of their wee niece, Sofia šŸ’“

Any donations so gratefully received to help this family in their time of need šŸ™

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Prof Chris Elliott OBE(@QUBFoodProf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

10 years of the Food Fortress programme has delivered an unmatched level of security for the farming and food chain throughout Ireland.
An initiative I'm very proud to be part of agriland.co.uk/farming-news/fā€¦

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Food Standards Agency in Wales(@FSAWales) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recognise the Signs of Food Crime šŸšØ

The food industry faces various challenges, including the threat of food crime. Awareness and vigilance can protect your business.

For more details on preventing food crime, visit āž”ļø food.gov.uk/business-guidaā€¦

Recognise the Signs of Food Crime šŸšØ The food industry faces various challenges, including the threat of food crime. Awareness and vigilance can protect your business. For more details on preventing food crime, visit āž”ļø food.gov.uk/business-guidaā€¦ #FoodCrime #Guidance
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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ed McDonald, Food Fraud Liaison Officer, delivered investigation training yesterday Causeway Council. Thank-you to all who attended.

If you have suspicions about food crime you can report safely and confidentially to NFCU by ringing Food Crime Confidential - 0800 028 11 80.

Ed McDonald, Food Fraud Liaison Officer, delivered investigation training yesterday @CausewayCouncil. Thank-you to all who attended. If you have suspicions about food crime you can report safely and confidentially to NFCU by ringing Food Crime Confidential - 0800 028 11 80.
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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Nicola Knight, Insight Manager at IGD shares research insights that the majority of consumers in Northern Ireland have a healthy eating priority.

If you're a vending business keen to support consumers deliver against their goal, check out our guide food.gov.uk/healthier-vendā€¦

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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The FSA has launched a guide to nutritional standards and sustainability in vending.

This short video message from FSA chair Professor Susan Jebb OBE explains the role the standards can play in shaping the food environment.

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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Weā€™ve published a report today on what food and drink Northern Ireland households were purchasing from 2018 to 2022.

Find out more here: food.gov.uk/research/consuā€¦

Weā€™ve published a report today on what food and drink Northern Ireland households were purchasing from 2018 to 2022. Find out more here: food.gov.uk/research/consuā€¦
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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The FSA has launched a guide to nutritional standards and sustainability in vending food.gov.uk/healthier-vendā€¦

Fionnuala Close, the FSA's Dietary Health Team Lead, explains how the standards can support vending operators.

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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some childrenā€™s meals served in restaurants in NI contain more calories, saturated fat and salt than is recommended for children.

Thatā€™s one of the findings of 'Whatā€™s on the Childrenā€™s Menu?' research undertaken by the FSA and local councils.

Read now: food.gov.uk/research/reseaā€¦

Some childrenā€™s meals served in restaurants in NI contain more calories, saturated fat and salt than is recommended for children. Thatā€™s one of the findings of 'Whatā€™s on the Childrenā€™s Menu?' research undertaken by the FSA and local councils. Read now: food.gov.uk/research/reseaā€¦
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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

What a great night at ! Congratulations to Lakeland Dairies, winners of the Healthier Product Innovation Award for their Comelle Ice Cream product! Lakeland Dairies Foodservice šŸŽ‰šŸ‘ šŸ†šŸ¦

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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Tonight's the night! šŸ†

We are excited to be attending this evening's NIFDA Awards 2024 where we are sponsoring the 'Healthier Product Innovation' award.

Best of luck to our six finalists! šŸ¤ž



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Tonight's the night! šŸ† We are excited to be attending this evening's @NIfoodanddrink Awards 2024 where we are sponsoring the 'Healthier Product Innovation' award. Best of luck to our six finalists! šŸ¤ž #NIFDAAwards2024 1/2
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We are proud to be sponsoring the ā€˜Healthier Product Innovationā€™ Award at the @NIFoodandDrink Awards 2024!šŸ†

We look forward to the awards ceremony this Friday. Good luck to our six finalists: Mash Direct, Wilson's Country, Lakeland Dairies Foodservice, DELI LITES IRELAND, Sliced, and SHS Group.

We are proud to be sponsoring the ā€˜Healthier Product Innovationā€™ Award at the @NIFoodandDrink Awards 2024!šŸ† We look forward to the awards ceremony this Friday. Good luck to our six finalists: @mashdirect, @WilsonsCountry, @lakelandFS, @DeliLitesirl, Sliced, and SHS Group.
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FSA in NI(@FSAinNI) 's Twitter Profile Photo

FSAā€™s National Food Crime Unit officially launched Food Crime Confidential, 0800 028 11 80, a freephone number to report food fraud in NI.

Pic: Reg Bevan, NFCU, Paula Oā€™Neill, ABC Council, Andy Quinn, Head NFCU, Neil Castle, NFCU, Sian Digney, DAERA and Ed McDonald, FSA NI.

FSAā€™s National Food Crime Unit officially launched Food Crime Confidential, 0800 028 11 80, a freephone number to report food fraud in NI. Pic: Reg Bevan, NFCU, Paula Oā€™Neill, @abcb_council, Andy Quinn, Head NFCU, Neil Castle, NFCU, Sian Digney, DAERA and Ed McDonald, FSA NI.
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Come and join us at the NI Science Festival this Saturday 24 February for a FOODTASTIC day of fun for the family!

Weā€™ll be exploring the science behind food with games and activities on healthy eating, food safety in the home and much more... šŸ¦ šŸ‰šŸ„¼

NI Science Festival

Come and join us at the NI Science Festival this Saturday 24 February for a FOODTASTIC day of fun for the family! Weā€™ll be exploring the science behind food with games and activities on healthy eating, food safety in the home and much more... šŸ¦ šŸ‰šŸ„¼ @niscifest #NISF24
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NIFDA(@NIfoodanddrink) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sneak Peak šŸ‘€ 2024 NIFDA Awards Judging Day
Today our panel of judges were presented with samples for the 2024 NIFDA Awards. A big thank you to our judging panel and all our partners.
For more information or to buy your ticket for the awards, please visit: nifda.co.uk/awards/

Sneak Peak šŸ‘€ 2024 NIFDA Awards Judging Day Today our panel of judges were presented with samples for the 2024 NIFDA Awards. A big thank you to our judging panel and all our partners. For more information or to buy your ticket for the awards, please visit: nifda.co.uk/awards/
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DAERA(@daera_ni) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We are recruiting for NI's next Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO). If you think this could be you here is how to apply ā¬‡ļø

irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanciesā€¦

Closing date : 12:00 noon on 26th January 2024

We are recruiting for NI's next Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO). If you think this could be you here is how to apply ā¬‡ļø irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacanciesā€¦ Closing date : 12:00 noon on 26th January 2024
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