Drinkindustries.ie Newsletter

BWS off-sales down 12%

Off-trade | BWS off-sales showed decline of 14% in year to 17th July compared to same period in 2021

Wine sales down 13% last year

Marketing | Wine now under 30% of overall alcohol category mix

July’s BofI card spend in pubs up 4%

On-trade | Overall July spending drops just 1% compared to June

Off-trade alcohol prices up 9%

Off-trade | Licensed premises prices rose by 5%

Local producers entering the RTD market

Marketing | Sales of Hard Seltzers up 46% in Ireland last year as RTD category soars

Russian gas supply disruption could hit Western breweries

Marketing | If war causes a Russian-Ukraine beer production shortfall, loss could be on par with pandemic

Innovation, Inspiration & Connection for Hospitality Expo

This year's Hospitality Expo takes place on October the 11th and 12th at the Main Hall Complex, RDS, Dublin.

When Blackwater Distillery launched its gin range seven years ago it was to immediate acclaim, winning numerous Irish and International awards. Now, accompanied by a recent brand refresh, the company has struck a new distribution partnership with Barry & Fitzwilliam.

Ginger ails

It's reckoned that at least a third of hospitality outlets are running on untrained staff at the moment, staff indeed new to the hospitality sector, with this running to 50% in Dublin itself.