Whiskey and tea blending masterclasses coming to Dublin and Galway

L’Oreal Paris announces Celine Dion as new global spokesperson

L’Oréal Paris, the number one global beauty brand, has announced legendary performing and recording artist – and one of the most admired women in the world – Céline Dion as the brand’s newest spokeswoman. “Beyond her powerful voice and unstoppable stage presence, Céline Dion is a woman of substance known for her renowned accomplishments and extraordinary personality,” the brand said in its breathless announcement. “Resilient, self-confident, unapologetic, generous and humble, she is the ultimate symbol of female empowerment and a true woman of worth.”

Salud! Celebrate Spanish Wine Week at Cava Bodega

A week-long fiesta of Spanish wines is taking place at Galway’s multi-award-winning Cava Bodega restaurant from 8 – 14 April to celebrate Spanish Wine Week 2019. Cava Bodega is giving diners the opportunity to indulge their interest in and passion for Spanish wines, as well as exploring the culinary links between Spain and Ireland. Over the course of the week, Cava Bodega is offering natural, organic and biodynamic Spanish wines carefully matched with local Irish shellfish tapas – including oysters, razor clams, and langoustines – cooked with an Iberian influence. This is the fourth year of Spanish Wine Week which is run by Wines from Spain, and celebrates the impressive diversity of regions and grapes that make up Spanish viniculture.

Nüdest breaks into UK health market with premium London listing

All-natural healthy snack pouch Nüdest has secured a premium London listing to build its growing presence in the UK market. Defying Brexit-based uncertainty but capitalising on consumers’ desire to make better choices, Nüdest has been added by trail-blazing London health store Thornton’s Bugden’s to its prestigious roster of healthy snacks. The listing was secured after a chance meeting between Irish owner Andrew Thornton owner and Nüdest founder Fiona Keane at a product tasting, where he tried the innovative all-natural wholefood superblend for the first time.

Deliveroo marks supporting 590 Irish jobs and adding €48m in revenue to the Irish economy

A major, new economic study shows the significant economic contribution made by Deliveroo, the food delivery company, to the Irish economy during 2018. According to the report over 40% of the over 800 Irish restaurants that Deliveroo partners with, reached new markets. Almost one in ten of these restaurants expanded their offerings, and 5% of all partners opened a new premises. The advent of food delivery has changed the face of the Irish food industry, giving restaurants the opportunity to reach new customers without having to operate a delivery service themselves.