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AB InBev UK and C&C Group agree new distribution changes

On-trade | Effective from 1 January 2025, AB InBev will distribute all owned products directly to off trade customers in the ROI

CCPC opens investigation into Coca-Cola Northern Ireland’s proposed purchase of BDS Vending Solutions

On-trade | CCPC merger investigations examine the possible impact a purchase may have on consumers, including changes to price, quality, consumer choice, and innovation

Government must lower late night taxes following inaction on legislation, says LVA

On-trade | LVA calls for SEOs to be reduced to €100 per night. Currently late bars/ nightclubs must pay over €32k per year to serve two hours later three nights per week

Food Drink Ireland calls for Government action as costs rise

Marketing | Food Drink Ireland (FDI) has released its Q2 2024 Business Monitor, highlighting a drop in food retail sales and rising operational costs

Stout and sport boost Irish on-premise sector amidst cost challenges – CGA 

On-trade | CGA by NIQ’s analysis of Ireland’s pubs, bars, and restaurants for the first half of 2024 reveals a rise in value despite volume declines, with stout driving growth and sports events boosting footfall

FSAI issues eight Closure Orders in August

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has reported eight Closure Orders served to food businesses in August for serious breaches of food safety regulations

SuperValu announces finalists for Off Licence of the Year Awards

The SuperValu Off Licence of the Year Awards on 21 November will showcase 28 finalists, with the winners receiving a trip to Chile

Little Pyg named in Top 100 Pizzerias in the World

At the World Pizza Awards in Naples on 10 September, Dublin’s Little Pyg was honoured as Ireland’s top pizzeria and secured a place in the global Top 100
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