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Alcohol consumption down on pre-Covid levels

Marketing | Long term trend shows consumption is down by 30% since 2001

Sir Ivan Menezes to retire from Diageo

Marketing | Debra Crew will be appointed chief executive officer

Minister urges retailers to avail of e-commerce grants

Off-trade | Up to €25,000 available under latest Online Retail Scheme round

Bar sales saw 12.8% annual increase in February

On-trade | However, caution should be exercised with this level of growth as it is compared with a low base from the previous year

Research shows availability of non-alcohol beer supports consumer choice and moderation

Marketing | Drinks Ireland says non-alcohol products have a clear role to play in supporting consumer choice and moderation

Agnese Filippi appointed Chair of Irish Beverage Council

Marketing | Filippi has been the country manager of Coca-Cola Ireland since 2021

Powerscourt Distillery wins big at the World Whiskies Awards

The distillery is committed to sustainability, sourcing local ingredients, and preserving the surrounding area's natural beauty

Sales of Guinness up 6.7% in March, Kantar research finds

One in 10 Irish households purchasing the beverage in March

Irish wine drinkers are changing their tastes, WineSpark research finds

Customer preference looks to be moving towards less common white wines, with Riesling up 56% and Albariño 33%

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