At Gourmet Grocer, we love products that make everyday moments feel a little more special. The kind of snack that works just as well in a lunchbox as it does in a hamper, on a grazing table or tucked away for a well-deserved treat.
Forest Feast is one of those brands.
Based in Portadown, County Armagh, Forest Feast is a Northern Irish family-run snack brand known for premium dried fruit, nuts, trail mixes and chocolate-dipped treats. Established in 1996, the brand has grown from a local food business into one of Northern Ireland’s best-known names in premium snacking, while keeping quality, craft and adventurous flavour at the heart of what they do.
For us at Gourmet Grocer, Forest Feast is a brilliant example of local food innovation: rooted in Northern Ireland, inspired by ingredients from around the world, and made for people who enjoy snacking well.
Premium Snacks from Northern Ireland
Forest Feast was created with a love of better snacking. Their range brings together carefully sourced fruit, nuts, seeds and chocolate to create snacks that feel generous, colourful and full of flavour.
From dried mango and fruit mixes to roasted nuts, trail mixes, chocolate-coated almonds and chocolate-dipped fruit, Forest Feast has built a range that suits all kinds of moments. Some products feel wholesome and practical, perfect for keeping in the cupboard or taking on the go. Others feel more indulgent, ideal for gifting, sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
That balance is what makes Forest Feast so appealing. It is premium, but still easy to enjoy every day.
Adventurous Ingredients, Carefully Chosen
One of the things that makes Forest Feast stand out is their approach to sourcing. The brand has always looked beyond ordinary snack options, choosing ingredients from around the world and bringing them back to Northern Ireland to be prepared with care.
Their products include classic favourites as well as more distinctive flavours, from sweet dried fruit and savoury nut mixes to rich chocolate pairings. It is a range built for curious snackers — people who like flavour, texture and a little something different.
Forest Feast also puts emphasis on responsible sourcing and working with suppliers who share their values. Their long-standing relationship with the PREDA Fair Trade Foundation in the Philippines reflects a commitment to supporting more sustainable supply chains and the communities behind the ingredients.
That gives the brand more depth than a simple snack. There is thought behind what goes into each bag.
Crafted with Care
Forest Feast products are made at their Northern Ireland base, where their team prepares snacks with a focus on quality and consistency.
Their nuts are gently air roasted rather than fried, helping to bring out flavour and texture. Their chocolate range uses a traditional artisan panning process, coating fruit and nuts carefully to create a smooth, balanced finish. Each batch is tested before it reaches the shelves, which says a lot about their attention to detail.
It is that craft-led approach that makes Forest Feast feel different. These are not standard snacks thrown together for convenience. They are considered, carefully made and designed to taste good from the first bite to the last.
Why We Love Forest Feast at Gourmet Grocer
Forest Feast is exactly the kind of brand we are proud to stock at Gourmet Grocer. It is Northern Irish, family-run, flavour-focused and made with a real sense of quality.
Their products fit beautifully into so many parts of the Gourmet Grocer experience. They are ideal for hampers, gifting, grazing boards, lunchboxes, picnics, office snacks and weekend treats. They also sit perfectly beside our other favourite products, from artisan chocolate and local preserves to coffee, wine, cheese, crackers and deli items.
For customers building a hamper, Forest Feast adds colour, texture and a premium snack element that works for almost everyone. A bag of chocolate-dipped nuts, dried mango or trail mix can bring just the right balance of sweetness, crunch and indulgence.
For everyday shopping, it is the kind of product that is useful to have in the cupboard and very easy to enjoy.
Perfect for Gifting, Grazing and Treating Yourself
Some products are brilliant because they can do a bit of everything. Forest Feast is one of them.
Their dried fruit and nut mixes are great for busy days, road trips, packed lunches and walking snacks. Their chocolate-dipped fruit and nuts are perfect for evening treats, coffee breaks or sharing after dinner. Their premium snack bags are also a lovely addition to a cheeseboard or grazing table when you want to add something sweet, crunchy or unexpected.
They are especially useful for gifting. Forest Feast products work beautifully in Gourmet Grocer hampers because they feel thoughtful without being overly formal. They are easy to enjoy, beautifully packaged and full of flavour.
Whether you are shopping for someone else or picking up something for yourself, Forest Feast brings a little treat-yourself energy to the shelves.
A Northern Irish Snack Success Story
Forest Feast is more than a snack brand. It is a Northern Irish food success story.
From a family-run business in County Armagh to a brand enjoyed across Ireland, the UK and beyond, Forest Feast has shown how local food businesses can grow while keeping craft, quality and flavour at their core.
That is exactly the kind of food story we love to celebrate at Gourmet Grocer.
You can find Forest Feast products at Gourmet Grocer, 10 High Street, Enniskillen. Call in to explore our range of premium snacks, dried fruits, nuts, chocolate treats and carefully selected products, perfect for hampers, gifting, grazing and everyday treats.
