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ABFI Calls For 'Balanced Aproach' To The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill

Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) has called for a 'balanced approach' to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill which is due before the Seanad on th...

C&C Reports 'Subdued' Performance In Half-Year Results

C&C Group has reported a 'more subdued' -1% performance, in the cider category in Ireland in it latest, financial half-year results. Bulmers pos...

New Report Reveals Gin Was Ireland's Fastest-Growing Spirit In 2016

A new report compiled by the Ibec-affiliated Irish Spirits Association indicates that the amount of licensed spirits producers in Ireland doubled between 2...

DIGI Responds To Retention Of 15% Excise Tax In Budget 2018

The Drinks Industry Group Of Ireland (DIGI) has said that it has 'noted' the Government’s decision to leave Ireland’s excise tax rates unchange...

NOffLA Reacts To Decision Not To Decrease Excise Duty In Budget 2018

The National Off-Licence Association (NOffLA) has today criticised the Government’s decision not to decrease excise duty on alcohol in Budget 2018....

Euro-sterling Parity Could Cost Drinks Sector €130m, Warns DIGI

Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has warned that the euro-sterling parity could cost Ireland’s drinks and hospitality businesses in the region...

Irish Spirits Association Calls On Shops To Remove ‘Gin’ Kits

Head of the Irish Spirits Association, William Lavelle, has called on Irish retailers to remove Make Your Own Gin kits from stores. These kits are avail...

Dingle Distillery Releases Limited Edition Batches Of Whiskey

Dingle Whiskey, has released a limited edition range of new batches. Originally launched in November 2016, the three new releases, feature flavours such...