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Impact of Trump tariffs will mean hit to demand for Irish exports

Opinion | With a third of Irish goods exports going to the US, the new tariffs could yield a hit to demand for Irish exports from the US

Wine Institute responds to US Administration’s latest tarriffs and ongoing Canadian Ban

On-trade | The US wine industry has long maintained that wine, unlike manufactured goods, is a unique agricultural product and should not be targeted in trade disputes unrelated to the sector

New guidelines launched for businesses in Ireland

On-trade | McGrath believes that new guidelines will aid businesses to find a better understanding of consumer rights

Heineken Ireland enters ready-to-drink category with Ellie Goulding cocktails

Off-trade | Served will initially launch with three of its most popular cocktail products in the Irish market – Passion Fruit Martini, Mojito and Margarita

Ireland joins European initiative to boost consumer confidence in EU Food Safety

On-trade | Nearly 4 in 10 consumers now actively consider food safety when shopping  

Sales of Graham Norton Sauvignon Blanc are up +396%

Norton says he doesn’t just put his name to the wines but that he is involved in the process. In Ireland, GN Wines is now a Top 20 Wine Brand with GN Sauvignon Blanc sales alone rising 47% YOY in 2024.

Powerscourt Distillery’s Fercullen 15 named World’s Best Grain Whiskey

Powerscourt Distillery’s Fercullen 15 Single Grain Whiskey has been named World’s Best Grain at the 2025 World Whiskies Awards, following its earlier recognition as Ireland’s Best Grain Whiskey

Fraudsters try to make every day April Fool’s Day

Bank reveals the top 10 ways fraudsters try to catch people out, with ‘investment scams’ continuing to be the most concerning trend
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