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Publicans unhappy as Diageo announce another price hike

On-trade | The VFI says that this latest price increase from Diageo will put even more pressure on pubs that are already operating on extremely tight margins

“No justification for price rise” says Changing Times

On-trade | Changing Times Brewery has committed to a price freeze on all its products for the whole of 2026

Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink steps down

Off-trade | Heineken has confirmed that chief executive Dolf van den Brink will step down in 2026, marking a leadership transition at the global brewing group

127 Enforcement Orders served on food businesses in 2025

On-trade | FSAI reports 127 food safety Enforcement Orders in 2025, down 4.5% year-on-year, but highlights ongoing hygiene and compliance breaches

Matcha becomes Ireland’s fastest-growing drink

On-trade | New Square data shows matcha sales in Irish cafés surged 155% year-on-year, far outpacing traditional coffee growth

The Boatyard Distillery earns global recognition again

Off-trade | Fermanagh’s Boatyard Distillery features in Drinks International Brands Report 2026 for fourth consecutive year

The Buena Vista’s Irish Coffee night

F.X. Buckley and Tullamore D.E.W. will host a one-night Buena Vista Irish Coffee experience in Dublin this February celebrating the iconic cocktail

Lidl Ireland launches 10th Kickstart Supplier Development Programme

Since its launch in 2017, Lidl has invested more than €42 million in supporting over 300 Irish businesses through the Lidl Kickstart Supplier Development Programme

On-trade focus at Hospitality Expo

A new immersive Irish pub experience designed for bar owners and drinks suppliers
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