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Minister for Health enforces immediate ban on selling nicotine products to minors

On-trade | The ban comes into effect from December 22 2023 with penalties of up to €4,000 and a potential six-month imprisonment

Brewers call on EU for fair packaging rules

On-trade | Europe’s brewers are advocating for equality in the PPWR highlighting concerns of discrimination in the rules

Hospitality leaders prioritise people in 2024 tech investment plans

On-trade | CGA research shows 61% of hospitality leaders plan to invest in technology solutions with a strong focus on employee-centric tools

C&C Group appoints chief financial officer

On-trade | After a thorough recruitment process Andrew Andrea’s position will commence in March 2024

St Patrick’s Day was busiest for pubs in 2023 reveals AIB Spend Trend

Expert View | St Patrick’s Day celebrations led to busiest day of the year for pubs and August was the busiest month for restaurants, according to the AIB survey

Guinness Storehouse unwraps ‘That’s a Wrap’ event

On-trade | The event will take place from 27 to 31 December with tickets starting at €24 per adult

Happy Christmas from all at Drinks Industry Ireland magazine

The team at Drinks Industry Ireland would like to wish you a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous new year

The Shelbourne marks 200th birthday

The special celebration is seeing exclusive room deals from €200 pp from 7 January to 28 February

Wine weekends in the west this February

Ashford Castle and Knockranny House Hotel are hosting exclusive wine weekends in 2024 with packages starting at €1,625 and €285 pp respectively
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