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Pernod Ricard Posts 9% Sales Driven By Jameson Irish Whiskey

International drinks company Pernod Ricard posted strong sales of 9.3% for the three months to the end of March, driven to a large part by its Jameson Iris...

C&C Forecasts €86 Million Full Year Operating Profits

Drinks company C&C anticipates its operating profits to be around €86 million for the 12 months to 28 February 2018 (FY18), according to a new...

Irish Beverage Council Reacts To Sugar Tax News

The Irish Beverage Council has given its reaction to Budget 2017, voicing frustration with the Government’s announcement of a sugar tax. Kevin McPart...

Value Centre Sligo Debuts New Alcohol Section

Value Centre Sligo debuted its new alcohol section during a recent customer event at the store, located on Finisklin Road. Jacquie Conlon, Manager of Va...

DIGI Calls For 15% Reduction In Excise On Alcohol

The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has called for a 15% reduction in excise on alcohol in its pre-budget submission. The submission urges the Gove...

Shore Capital: C&C Group Likely To Exploit Bulmers' 'Compelling Position' This Year

Drinks analyst Phil Carroll of Shore Capital has said that C&C Group will be likely to build on the 'compelling proposition' held by Bulmers in Ire...

Bulmers Forbidden Fruit Festival Kicks Off In Dublin

The sixth annual Bulmers Forbidden Fruit festival has kicked off, with three days of music and festivities taking place in the grounds of the Irish Museum...