March 16, 2026  |  Your latest trade news

ShelfLife March 2026 issue is out now!

News | Key retail news updates, market trends and major brand moves

Since the inaugural event in 2024, the Irish Food Trade Connect Forum has grown significantly in both scale and depth of engagement. Donna Ahern...

Over 70% of adults believe Re-Turn Scheme has been a success

Legal Guide | 71% of Irish adults say the Re-Turn deposit scheme has been a success two years after launch, according to new iReach research

Revenue seize contraband worth over €94,000 in various operations

News | The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations

Food Academy, supported by SuperValu, opens for applications as programme passes €300m in lifetime sales

Brand Central | Food Academy participants have generated €300m in sales since the programme began

IGBF marks 10 years of Fun Runs

Brand Central | IGBF’s 2026 Fun Run series celebrates its 10th anniversary, bringing the grocery trade together in Dublin and Cork

Motorists urged never drink and drive this St. Patrick’s Bank Holiday

Legal Guide | Motorists are being urged to plan ahead and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs this St Patrick’s Day

Cork retailer losing €1,000 weekly to theft

Legal Guide | High-visibility Garda patrols in Cork city centre are beginning to deter shoplifting as retailers battle rising alcohol theft losses

Alliance webinar: ‘Negotiating Your Premium – Tools and Tips with Fintan Kennedy’

Legal Guide | The CSNA will host a free webinar on 24 March offering tips and tools to help organisations negotiate high insurance premiums

Deadline for GMA’s 2026 is this Wednesday (18 March)

The 2026 event will take place on 13 May in the Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Future of Irish food trade takes centre stage at one-day forum in Kildare

Tickets are now on sale for the Irish Food Trade Connect Forum 2026 on 26 March at Killashee Hotel, Naas

Tyrone natural energy food brand seeks investment on Dragons’ Den

Oatco Superfuel set for Dragons’ Den appearance

Primeline and Tayto sign 10-year multimillion-euro deal

Primeline Group has secured a new 10-year multimillion-euro deal as sole warehousing and distribution partner for Tayto Snacks across Ireland

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