March 16, 2016  |  Your latest trade news

Britain to introduce sugar tax on fizzy drinks

News | Britain intends to apply a tax on excessive sugar levels in soft drinks, the UK’s Finance Minister George Osborne, revealed today while outlining details of the latest

Young people are consuming considerably less sugary drinks than before Britain intends to apply a tax on excessive sugar levels in soft drinks, the UK’s Finance Minister George Osborne, revealed...

SuperValu Lucan donates defibrillator to local community

News | Showcasing an impressive new look following a multi-million euro investment, SuperValu Lucan is a store that has made a tangible impact on the local community. The supermarket's latest goodwill

Tommy Bowe officially launches Maxol Mace Dublin Road, Dundalk

News | Colin and Eugene Fee’s Maxol Mace on the Dublin Road in Dundalk officially launched on 7 March, in a move which has created more than 25 new jobs for the area. Situated opposite the Dundalk

Alcohol consumption in Ireland continues to fall

Off-trade | The latest figures from the Revenue Commissioners’ alcohol clearance data show a further decrease in alcohol consumption in Ireland last year, continuing a long-term trend of consumption decline

Sainsbury's sees first growth in two years

News | The executives at Sainsbury's HQ may be breathing a sigh of relief this week. The retailer has revealed its first growth in more than two years, and small as it may be (0.1% in the 9 weeks to 1st

Britain to introduce sugar tax on fizzy drinks

News | Britain intends to apply a tax on excessive sugar levels in soft drinks, the UK’s Finance Minister George Osborne, revealed today while outlining details of the latest

IGBF Mid Summers Ball - Save the date: Friday, 3 June 2016

News | Dublin's Shelbourne Hotel has been booked for the annual Irish Grocers Benevolent Fund (IGBF) Mid-Summer Ball, which will take place on Friday, 3 June 2016. This year’s theme for the highly

Transpoco signs €250k-a-year agreement with Topaz

News | Irish telematics company Transpoco has signed a major new agreement with Topaz Energy Group. In a deal estimated to be worth initially up to €250,000 per annum, Topaz will promote the Synx

Bord Bia plans worldwide promotion for St Patrick's Day

News | As the world prepares to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and all things Irish this week, Bord Bia will maximize the opportunity to promote Irish food and drink to a global audience. From Abu Dhabi to

Shopper spend up 3.6% over past 12 weeks: Kantar Worldpanel

News | The strong start to 2016 has continued for the supermarket sector, according to the latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, published today for the 12 weeks ending 28

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