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Irish spirits exports soar by 17% in 2022 to highest level ever

On-trade |  The value of Irish spirits exports grew by 17% to a record level of €1.455 billion last year, with the US remaining by far the top destination, according to a new report by Ibec trade association Drinks Ireland | Spirits.

Ireland among top five beer exporters in Europe

On-trade | Eurostat figures indicate beer production rebounded nearer to pre-Covid levels last year

Revenue seize over 3 million cigarettes at Dublin Port

Off-trade | The smuggled cigarettes, branded ‘Lambert and Butler’ and ‘Rothmans’, were discovered upon the inspection of twelve pallets which had arrived from the Netherlands and originated from Latvia

Waitrose to clear wine shelf space for alcohol-free products

Off-trade | The British retailer plans to give alcohol-free products 60% more space ahead of Christmas season.

Sustainability takes centre stage in Ireland’s on trade

On-trade | According to CGA by NIQ’s ‘2023 Consumer Insights Report’, two in three adults now say it’s important that the food and drink they buy are produced by sustainable and ethical businesses

Ten enforcement orders served on food businesses in July

On-trade | Enforcement orders were issued by environmental health officers in the Health Service Executive (HSE) and officers of the FSAI

Straight to the door recycling

Marketing | From just €8 a month with an annual subscription, you can have up to 60 bottles or jars, collected from your door and recycled

Cork on a Fork hosts Community Garden based fringe festival

A Community Celebration of Food - fringe festival takes place on Saturday 19 August at various community garden locations and it's all free!

Dunkin’ Donuts to introduce alcoholic teas and coffees

Dunkin’ Donuts is planning to launch a range of alcoholic ‘spiked’ iced teas and coffees, according to Vinepair.

Make sure you feature in the next issue of Drinks Industry Ireland

In our upcoming September / October issue, we have curated a selection of compelling features to align with current market trends. The deadline for editorial/images is 8 September. The features for the next issue are:
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