Lockdown has done no harm to off-trade sales of gin, no harm at all. Sales were up 35% in the year to May the 21st, to €71.7 million from the previous year's sales figure of €53.2 million at a time when most on-trade outlets were closed. The thrust now is to up the margin with a push to premium for the brands involved. We look at the gin market.

The Vintners Federation of Ireland's new President speaks to Pat Nolan about the challenges for the rural licensed trade going forward.

In our annual review of the cider market we take a closer look at cider, its flavours and consumer trends as well as a wee bit of its history thanks to Drinks Ireland|Cider's new publication.

Since June the 4th, some traditional outlets had been offering an outdoor service to their customers. How has this gone? We spoke to a few of those who'd not usually get involved in an outdoors adventure.

Ireland’s top stimulant energy brand Monster Energy is introducing a new 250ml range exclusively to the licensed trade.

As we went to press all eyes were on the success or otherwise of reopening outdoors.