Drinkindustries.ie Newsletter - November 30, 2020

Certainly a Black Friday for ‘wet’ pubs

On-trade | "Scant logic" in permitting one venue-type to open over another

Keeping pubs closed now a political choice claims LVA

On-trade | Government now exposed if they choose to single out one part of hospitality sector

Government proposals – “an all-out attack” say vintners

On-trade | Speculation that pubs will be permitted to open only if they have chef and kitchen described as "an all-out attack on the pub sector which will create massive unrest"

Hospitality settings safer than shops believe English on-premise users

On-trade | On-premise market is well-loved and integral element in British consumers' lives

Government guidelines recognise wet pubs as “controlled environments”

On-trade | New proposals will allow Berlin D2 to open while keeping Grogans closed

Guinness & Baileys to become carbon neutral

In 10 years' time every drink of Baileys or Guinness produced will use 30% less water than it does today while packaging will be 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable and production operations on the Island of Ireland will become net carbon neutral under Diageo's Society 2030: Spirit of Progress plan, designed to make a positive impact on the world by 2030.

Hinch Distillery strikes deals with 2 European distributors

Irish Whiskey brand Hinch, which launched its £15 million distillery and visitor experience this month, has ramped up its global exporting activity through new partnerships with German and Polish distributors.