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Spirits Sales Soar While Beer Remains Favourite Among Greater Alcohol Slump

The latest report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) shows that spirit consumption in Ireland is increasing, while beer still holds the top s...

AB InBev Reports 4.7% Revenue Increase, Driven By Global Brands

Global brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has posted revenue growth of 4.7% in the first quarter of its financial year. AB InBev, known for i...

Vogue Magazine 'May Become Illegal In Ireland' Under New Alcohol Laws

The sale of foreign magazines like Vogue, GQ and Grazia may become illegal in Ireland under new alcohol laws. According to the European Commission, legi...

Italy And Portugal Oppose Measures In Alcohol Bill, Says ABFI

Opposition from Italy and Portugal to measures in the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill highlights the need for amendments to be made to the legislation, accord...

Carlsberg Sees Sales Drop In Q1 Due To Negative Currency Impact

Danish brewer Carlsberg said on Tuesday sales fell 5% in the first quarter, weighed by a negative currency impact and lower volumes in its key Russian mark...

76% Of Soft Drinks Not Liable For Sugar Tax

Three-quarters of soft drinks sold in Ireland are not liable for the upcoming sugar tax, according to the Irish Beverage Council. The Ibec group, which...

Irish Whiskey Association Plans To More Than Double Worldwide Whiskey Sales By 2030

The Irish Whiskey Association (IWA) is planning to double the global sales of Irish whiskey from 6 million nine-litre cases to 12 million by 2020, and to d...