Avondale Foods

19/06/2026

The Foreign Body Road Show was launched this week.

Thank you to everyone who got involved in the activities and learned about foreign bodies. And well done to everyone that pledged their commitment to Food Safety!

We are proud of our team leading our Food Safety culture, Food Safety is everyone's responsibility, Food Safety is not negotiable.

17/06/2026

Men’s Mental Health Week 2026 runs from 15th–21st June 2026, focusing on raising awareness of men’s mental wellbeing, reducing stigma and encouraging early help‑seeking 💚

This week Just A Chat joined us on site to help us raise awareness of the importance of talking, connecting and supporting one another.

They aim to be a visual presences in the community to raise awareness of Mental Health and to help people & young people reach out in any areas they are struggling with. Check our their page Just A Chat for info about their football team and upcoming events!

15/06/2026

Poppy joined us last week for work experience in HR. 👥

During her time with us, Poppy gained insight into the world of Human Resources, learning about recruitment, employee engagement and the day-to-day responsibilities of an HR team. She approached every task with professionalism and a willingness to learn.

It was a pleasure having Poppy as part of the team, and we hope the experience has provided valuable knowledge and inspiration for her future career journey.

12/06/2026

The Avondale team attended the Technical Networking Event hosted by LP Associates. 👥

Thank you to Lyn, Laura, and Gregg for sharing their expertise and valuable insights on Food Safety Culture. It was an informative event and a great opportunity to connect with others across the industry.

09/06/2026

Delighted to host students from Portadown College as they complete a week work experience.

These weeks are fundamental for students making their career decisions so we are proud to host students in HR, Continuous Improvement, Lab, Technical & New Product Development.

05/06/2026

Well done to all the students that took part in the Avondale Foods Food Innovation Challenge & congratulations to the winners!

Each year is a fantastic showcase of emerging talent in the food industry. 👏

Huge congratulations to the winners of the Avondale Foods Food Innovation Challenge! 🎉👏

Our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Food Science & Nutrition students put their creativity, technical skills and industry insight to the test—developing innovative and sustainable food concepts from idea right through to final product. 💡

After an impressive showcase of talent, the winning team—Tom Buchanan, Ellen Livingston, Rachel McKenna and Anna Richmond—stood out with their delicious Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding 🍇🥄 A high-fibre, on-the-go breakfast option that wowed judges as “ready to hit the market”!

A fantastic achievement and a brilliant example of the exciting talent shaping the future of the food industry. Well done to all students involved! 👏

Interested in studying Food with CAFRE? Find out more at CAFRE’s Open Farm Weekend on 13–14 June, 11am–4pm at Greenmount Campus, Antrim. Come along and see the farm-to-fork journey brought to life and discover opportunities for your future in food. 🍴

31/05/2026

Thanks team🍦

This week we celebrated a record-breaking production day here at Avondale Foods.

What better way to celebrate and thank our team across Day & Night shift than with a well-deserved sweet treat on a sunny day?

29/05/2026

We're hiring for Night Shift Production Operatives!

⭐Full-time or Part-time available.
🗓Days: Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday Saturday
⌚Hours: 22:30-07:00 OR 23:30-08:00

Apply now via our website www.avondale-foods.co.uk/recruitment

22/05/2026

Now hiring!

Part-time and full-time summer work available (over 18 only).
Apply now on our website www.avondale-foods.co.uk/recruitment or send a CV to [email protected]