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NOffLA announces winners of Off-Licence of the Year Awards 2025 

Off-trade | NOffLA urges extension of new alcohol labelling regulations amid ongoing uncertainty and calls for Irish excise rates to align with European levels 

Ireland’s largest hospitality and foodservice event returns this February

Marketing | CATEX 2025 will bring the latest trends, innovations, and competitions to the RDS Simmonscourt from 18-20 February, making it a must-attend event for foodservice and hospitality professionals

Lidl wins court battle to open first in-store pub in NI

On-trade | Lidl has won a legal battle to open its first in-store pub in Northern Ireland after a High Court judge dismissed a challenge from another trader, the BBC reports

Bord Bia launches programme to boost Irish drink and food exports

On-trade | The Accelerated Export Growth (AEG) Programme offers tailored support to help Irish food and drink businesses expand into export markets, starting with 11 high-potential companies

FSAI appoints Greg Dempsey as new chief executive

On-trade | He will take up office following the conclusion of tenure of the current chief executive, Dr Pamela Byrne, on 1 March 2025

Revenue officers seize almost €95k worth of contraband across Ireland

On-trade | The seizures, which took place in Dublin, the Midlands, and Rosslare Europort, included illegal drugs, counterfeit goods, and untaxed alcohol and tobacco

Drinks Industry Ireland January / February Issue

Discover award-winning pubs, top whiskey and off-licences, and Boatyard Distillery’s sustainability success in the latest issue of Drinks Industry Ireland

Tanqueray 0.0% returns as official partner of Dublin International Film Festival

This year's schedule features four exclusive events, including Twiggy, Sadie Frost and Amy Huberman

Irish Distillers celebrates 200 years of Midleton Distillery

Irish Distillers marks the 200th anniversary of Midleton Distillery in 2025 with exclusive whiskey releases, archive showcases, and the final chapter of the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection
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