Andy Cole

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.

[NIFDA @NIfoodanddrink]

Job Opportunity ���

NIFDA is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer.

A highly influential role shaping policy, influencing government and championing Northern Ireland’s food & drink industry.

📍 Belfast | Full-time
📅 Apply by: 31/07/2026

More info: https://t.co/4wdoMqPipU

[Dept of Finance @dptfinance]

If you work in the agri-food sector we invite you to attend our joint event with @Justice_NI, highlighting the issues of slavery and trafficking and raising awareness, so we can all better-spot the signs of exploitation in supply chains.

The event - ‘Combating Modern Slavery - Promoting Transparency in Agri-Food Supply Chains’ – is free to attend.

🗓️ Wednesday, 1 October
🕤 9.30pm-1pm
📍 The Pavillion, Stormont, Belfast
🅿���Free parking

Find out more and register here: ➡️ https://t.co/kiFx9Tm2BN

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

FSA Chair Prof Susan Jebb, NIFAC Chair Anthony Harbinson & FSA NI Director Andy Cole met First Minister Michelle O'Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Health Minister & Minister of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs ahead of the FSA Board meeting in Belfast.

[BBC Newsline @bbcnewsline]

It's been another summer of blue green algae in Lough Neagh but this year, toxins have been found in the flesh of some fish in the Lough. The Food Standards Agency says, commercially-harvested fish remain safe to eat and there is no change to advice for recreational anglers.

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

Monday 28 July 2025. McCormack Family Farms recalls Spinach and Mixed Leaves products because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes #FoodAlert https://t.co/36mDeyXEOL

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

FSA's Anjali Juneja and Andy Cole joined forces with Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Mickey Murray to launch the FSA’s 'Safer food means better business' campaign. Small food businesses can improve hygiene standards through free resources available on https://t.co/qP6EkRxaik

[NIFDA @NIfoodanddrink]

🎙️ Speaker spotlight 🌟

We’re excited to welcome @foodgov’s CEO, Katie Pettifer, to the NIFDA Conference line up!

Don’t miss out, get your tickets here: https://t.co/wMTGTQbI6X
#NIFDA #nifoodanddrink

@FSAinNI @InvestNI

[NIFDA @NIfoodanddrink]

📣 Join us at the Northern Ireland Food and Drink Conference on Tuesday 4th March, where Dr Clive Black, will deliver a keynote speech on the retail landscape and key market trends. 📈

Ticket and exhibitor packages still available – secure your place here https://t.co/wMTGTQbI6X

[NIFDA @NIfoodanddrink]

In today’s @Irish_News Business Diary: the NIFDA Conference takes centre stage! 📰

Focusing on investment, sustainability and innovation, this event will be a key moment for NI’s agri-food sector.

📖 Full story in today’s paper @irishnewsbiz, and here:
https://t.co/Da2fAlLttw

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

⚠️ #StormÉowyn has left 93,000 homes in NI without power. If you or somebody you know is affected by power cuts, it's important to ensure that your food remains safe to eat.

If the power cut lasts longer than 4 hours, here are some steps you can take to keep your food safe(1/3)

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

Keep fridge and freezer doors closed: Your fridge will stay cold for up to 4 hours and a full freezer will stay frozen for up to 48 hours.

Store food outside (if it’s cold): If the temperature outside is below 8°C, you can store food safely outdoors in a sealed container. (2/3)

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

Use food that needs refrigeration first: Save tinned and ambient foods for later.

If you're using a gas cooker or camping stove, ensure food is cooked thoroughly and follow safety guidelines.

For more detailed advice, visit our website ➡️ https://t.co/sQMJfxrLP6 (3/3)

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

We’re looking for a Communications Manager to join our team.
Through digital communications, campaigns and media, you’ll share advice on food safety & nutrition to consumers and stakeholders across NI.

Get in touch or apply today at https://t.co/sXIyyxJG2D

#Commsjobs #NIJobs

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

The papers and agenda for our next board meeting on Wednesday 11 December 2024 are available now: https://t.co/LCUN0b5ARs

You can now also register to watch the next FSA Board meeting here: https://t.co/zCp9Pf3piK

#FSABoard

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

Over 8 in 10 are confident that the FSA

✅ can be relied on to protect the public from food-related risks
✅ is committed to communicating openly about food-related risks
✅ takes appropriate action if a food-related risk is identified

https://t.co/PYbDkXW7EZ

#FoodandYou2

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

Legislation has been introduced that will see folic acid added to non-wholemeal flour in Northern Ireland.

The move will aim to protect newborn babies from serious brain and spine problems.

Women who could become pregnant, before conception and up until the 12th week of pregnancy should still take a folic acid supplement.

The new measures will come into effect from 2026.

More➡️https://t.co/R9AgY3iWti

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

We have the following current vacancies:

★ Head of Media

★ Senior Communications Manager x2

★ Regulatory Audit and Assurance Manager

★ Local Authority Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Manager

Apply now: https://t.co/RZPP3oGW98

#Jobs #Hiring

[Boardroom Apprentice @BoardAppr]

📢 UK BOARDROOM APPRENTICE IS BACK 📢

✅ 40 New Host Boards
✅ 25 Returning Host Boards
✅ Loads of advice to share - stay tuned!

What are you waiting for? #GetOnBoard

Find out more > https://t.co/NaVjXMO6JK

#GetOnBoardUK #GetOnBoard

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

Today we’re at St Clare’s Community Hall in Glenavy talking with the local community about the work being done on Blue Green Algae. If you’d like to find out more, come and join us. We’ll be here with @daera_ni and a host of partners until 7pm. #LoughNeaghAction

[FSA in NI @FSAinNI]

We've published 'Our Food 2023: An annual review of food standards across the UK' with @FSScot.

It is the third report since the UK left the EU and is an evidence-based assessment of food standards across all four nations.

Read the full report via: https://t.co/hmCn39Yb2r