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Government liberalisation of licences will lead to glut of pubs in urban areas

On-trade | Government’s proposal will in turn see more rural pubs die off

Delivery and takeaway sales still double pre-Covid levels despite dip in 2022  

On-trade | The figures confirm how lockdowns and the convenience of delivery platforms have transformed the market for restaurants, long after the end of Covid restrictions

More job vacancies than people looking for work

Expert View | 59% of Irish professionals are considering changing jobs this year

CEO of PepsiCo is optimistic about future growth despite “difficult” year ahead

Talking Trade | Laguarta believes that the impact of the cost of living was being felt more keenly in Europe than in the US.

Zero alcohol is the only risk-free approach, says Canadian report

Off-trade | Canada's drastic new alcohol guidance recommends complete abstinence

Consumer prices rose by 8.2% over the 12 months to December 2022

On-trade | The latest publication for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows that prices for consumer goods and services in December 2022 increased by 8.2% on average compared with December 2021

Irish Real Estate Market will continue to show resilience in 2023

On-trade | 2022 showcased the Irish hotel market’s strong recovery due to the return of tourism and business travel following the pandemic and increased demand for emergency accommodation

Half of UK consumers say cost-of-living crisis will stop them buying alcohol

Off-trade | Almost half of consumers are set to cut their alcohol consumption in 2023, according to a new research survey.

Irish whiskey distilleries attracted 677,000 visitors in 2022

Irish whiskey tourism bounced back after Covid, up 425 per cent on 2021

Synthetic alcohol could offer the ‘buzz’ without hangovers

An alternative to ethanol has been developed to help people to feel like they’re drinking alcohol, without any of the side effects.
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