October 5, 2022  |  Your latest trade news

Applegreen and M&S Food agree exclusive partnership

News | Forecourt retailer to offer M&S Food products in its roadside locations

Applegreen and M&S Food have agreed an exclusive partnership to bring M&S food to more locations across Ireland. A new M&S Food...

Arán Bakery & Bistro named Supreme Champion at bumper Blas na hÉireann 2022

News | Arán Bakery & Bistro crowned Supreme Champion for Arán spelt sourdough while Ten Watch Chocolates announced as Best Artisan Product for PB&J Bar

Retailers celebrate performances at Blas na hÉireann Awards

News | Retailers are shouting about their results at Ireland's Food Oscars

RIP: Tributes paid to former CSNA president Joseph (Joe) Torris

News | Tribute paid to "truly wonderful and caring man"

Magazines should also be able to avail of 0% VAT, says CSNA

News | CSNA argues that children’s comics, educational magazines and current affairs periodicals should not be viewed as less worthy compared to newspapers

Commercial rates revaluation: Strict 40-day deadline to make representations on proposed valuations

News | Walk-in clinics will be held in each Local Authority area following the distribution of Proposed Valuation Certificates, to answer ratepayer queries

Barry & Fitzwilliam celebrates 40 years in business

Off-trade | Michael Barry, managing director of Barry & Fitzwilliam, reflects on the highs and lows of running an independent drinks distributor as the company celebrates its 40th birthday

Lidl delivers promise on reducing plastic packaging consumption one year ahead of target 

News | Lidl plans to continue to advance its ‘A Better Tomorrow’ strategy early next year by moving all its standard assortment own brand wet wipes to plastic-free alternatives

Cost the highest concern for irish consumers when buying food

News | 2022 Eurobarometer on food safety shows cost is the top concern for Irish consumers, with food safety and taste following closely behind

24% of Irish people have already started their Christmas shopping, new research reveals

News | New research from leading out-of-home agency, Talon Ireland, reveals how the Irish expect to shop this Christmas and the opportunities for brands planning Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising

Greggs holding its own, despite unsavoury cost outlook

News | "Until inflation comes down, Greggs will have to run very hard just to stand still,” says Charlie Huggins, head of Equities at investment services company, Wealth Club

‘The Odlums Big Book of Baking’ goes on sale in Dunnes Stores nationwide

News | Every cent raised will support Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation in providing specialist home nursing care to 400 children in communities across Ireland

Dealz raises over €772,000 during 11-year Make-A-Wish Ireland partnership

News | Tallaght store went above and beyond, raising over €6,000 - the most of any of Dealz’ stores.

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin launches new California Orange Citrus option

New gin features exotic layers of fresh citrus, oriental botanicals and gunpowder tea with added subtle hints of California orange citrus

Thinknblink rebrands as The Blink Group

The Blink Group is a full service marketing and event agency that owns and operates six separate businesses

SuperValu producers celebrate another year of success with 119 wins at Blas na hÉireann Awards

SuperValu producers win 32 gold, 37 silver and 38 bronze awards across own brand and Food Academy

Centra producers win 22 awards at Blas na hÉireann 2022

Centra producers take home six gold, nine silver and seven bronze awards

Londis celebrates return of RTE’s ‘Ireland’s Fittest Family’ to TV screens

Great excitement at Londis' first in-person retailer event in more than three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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