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Pernod Launches Share Buyback And Makes New investments

French spirits maker Pernod Ricard, which is being targeted by activist investor Elliott, launched a share buyback programme and announced new investments...

Canadian CBD-Brewer Wants Its European Headquarters In Ireland

Province Brands (PB), a Canadian-based brewer of CBD-infused beer is considering setting up its European Headquarters in Ireland. As reported by the Iri...

New €10M Micro-Distillery Due To Open Along Ring Of Kerry

Skellig six18 is reportedly set to open a new €10 million mico-distillery along the Ring of Kerry, according to the Irish Times. The micro-distille...

Sustainability, Authenticity And Instagram Drive Irish Drinks Trends

Sustainability, authenticity and Instagram-friendliness were the key driving forces behind the top summer drinks trends in Ireland this summer, research sh...

Diageo Increases Stake In United Spirits Up To 55.2%

Diageo acquired a further 3.3 million shares (approx. 0.46% shareholding) in United Spirits Limited (USL) at a per-share price of INR 591.95 (€7.46)....

Guinness Takes Home Seven Awards From World Beer Awards

Diageo has revealed that Guinness took home seven awards from the World Beer Awards. The World Beer Awards recognise the very best in all the internatio...

Brown-Forman Plans To Establish UK Distribution Platform, Says CEO

Jack Daniels owner, Brown-Forman Corporation is planning to establish a distribution platform in the United Kingdom, Lawson Whiting, the company’s Pr...

Irish Whiskey Association Laments Misleading Labelling On Irish Whiskies

The Irish Whiskey Association has reportedly made a number of complaints to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland over the mislabelling of whiskey products....