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Food and Drink manufacturers ‘facing ongoing cost pressures’

On-trade | According to Food Drink Ireland, the underlying cost base for Irish food processors remains elevated

C&C posts 5.7% fall in full-year revenue but in line with expectations

On-trade | This is in part due to 'the planned exit of Budweiser Brewing Group contractual volume in the Republic of Ireland'

Eunice Power named All-Ireland Local Food Hero at Irish Restaurant Awards

On-trade | Waterford Festival of Food CEO named the All-Ireland Local Food Hero at the 2026 Irish Restaurant Awards. The award recognises her contribution to Irish food culture, hospitality and regional tourism.

Revenue seize €202,000 worth of tobacco products in various operations

Off-trade | These seizures are part of Revenue’s ongoing operations targeting smuggling and shadow economy activity.

Vineyards under threat from solar energy

Off-trade | Europe’s oldest vineyards are under increasing threat from the expansion of solar energy projects in Spain’s D.O. Toro region, according to a report by The Drinks Business Daily News.

Dublin Cocktail Week is nearly here!

For the second year of Dublin Cocktail Week, the organisers have secured some new business partners including Jameson Distillery and Aloft Hotels

It’s International Chardonnay Day!

International Chardonnay Day was created in 2010 as a global celebration of the world’s most popular white grape

Titanic Hotel Belfast’s launches new “Titanic Distillers Experience” package

Customers can immerse themselves in Belfast’s maritime whiskey story with The Titanic Distillers collaboration with neighbouring distillery Titanic Distillers
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