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One in five restaurants at risk of closure, says RAI

On-trade | The Restaurant Association of Ireland has published an economic report advocating for the government to extend the reduced 9% VAT Rate until the end of 2025

Irish Distillers announces sustainable step change including removal of gift boxes

On-trade | By the end of 2025, all Irish Distillers’ secondary packaging will be recyclable, reusable, compostable or removed.

Scotch whiskey exports over £6bn for first time

On-trade | During a year of global supply chain disruption, the Scotch Whiskey industry continued to be an anchor of growth

Feeling cheeky this Valentine’s Day?

Marketing | Coole Swan has come up with a peachy Valentine's Day cocktail recipe

Australia is back at ProWein

Off-trade | Winemakers and winery principals from 47 regions across Australia will be pouring their wines at ProWein in Düsseldorf, Europe’s biggest wine fair over 19 – 21 March, for the first time since 2019

No more price hikes vows PepsiCo, following strong quarterly results

Off-trade | The company's North America beverages unit, which houses brands such as Mirinda, 7UP and Gatorade, posted an organic revenue growth of 10% in the fourth quarter

The Kraken Rum launches world’s first seaweed florist for Valentine’s Day

The Kraken Rum adopts a playfully menacing twist on the stereotypically 'soppy' holiday, drawing Inspiration from the legendary sea monster from which the brand DNA derives.

Lucy Ryan appointed head of Food & Beverage Sector, Bank of Ireland Business Banking

Ryan will focus on growing the Bank’s food and beverage lending and funding operations to tackle the challenges currently facing the sector
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