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Your personal Drinks Industry Ireland digest

Beer remains firm favourite – Drinks Ireland

Off-trade | Non-alcoholic beer sales in Ireland surged 25% in 2024, reflecting consumer demand for moderation and industry investment in innovation

Minister launches ‘Show Me I.D’ campaign

Off-trade | With schools back in session, retail and hospitality staff are urged to stay vigilant on age restricted sales and prevent youth access to age-restricted products

C&C Group reports steady trading, CFO departs

Off-trade | C&C Group posts solid H1 results with €42m profit guidance, Bulmers growth, and CFO Andrew Andrea set to depart for Domino’s

VFI urges draught rebate for pubs

Off-trade | The VFI calls on Government to introduce a Draught Rebate Scheme in Budget 2026, warning it’s vital to save struggling rural pubs

Revenue seizes contraband worth over €317,810

Off-trade | Revenue officers seized drugs, tobacco, alcohol, counterfeit goods and weapons worth over €317,810 in Dublin, Midlands and Rosslare operations

Oatly expands Irish presence with local team

Oatly sets up a local Irish team, led by Dónal Comerford, to expand availability, boost brand presence, and tap into Ireland’s growing oat drink demand

BWG & VSPT bring Chilean wines to Big Grill

VSPT Wine Group and BWG Foods brought premium Chilean and Argentine wines to Dublin’s BIG GRILL Festival, pairing world-class barbecue with vibrant wine experiences

BAR 1661 unveils winter cocktail menu

BAR 1661 releases new festive dates for its award-winning cocktail tasting menu, offering an intimate, innovative experience in Dublin
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