April 27, 2018  |  Your latest trade news

Shortlist for ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards 2018 revealed!

News | Congratulations to all those who have made it this far in the process and we wish you the best of luck on 23 May!

To enter the 2018 Grocery Management Awards visit groceryawards.ie The ShelfLife Grocery Management Awards 2018 in association with Bank of Ireland are now in their 13th year. This year’s gala ceremony – a high point in...

Smoking ban extension to outdoor seating areas proposed

News | Former Health Minister James Reilly believes people spending their “hard-earned money” should be “entitled to enjoy their meal in a smoke free environment”

13% of all cigarettes sold in Ireland are contraband: Revenue

News | Revenue's annual report for 2017 states that last year, 26 million packets of illegal cigarettes were sold out of a total national sale of 215 million packets

75 advertisements found to breach advertising standards in 2017

News | The ‘health and beauty’ sector attracted the most complaints, while ‘digital media’ gave rise to the highest number of complaints by media

Almost one-third of UK SME owners uncertain on Single Market question

News | 43% of UK SMEs say uncertain economic environment is holding back investment, new report by Bibby Financial Services reveals

Eoghan Crawford appointed marketing director of Mars Ireland

People | Starting out his career in Golden Vale, Eoghan Crawford's CV includes senior marketing and commercial positions in global leaders Kerry Group and Mondelez

Bord Iascaigh Mhara announces details of new fishmonger training programme

News | New fishmonger training programme will teach technical skills such as filleting and skinning, as well as cooking techniques and greater knowledge about the nutritional benefits of seafood

Last call for retailers to support youth homelessness this May Bank Holiday

News | “The key to the success of this campaign is retailer involvement,” says Niall McLoughlin, CEO, Irish Youth Foundation

Jägermeister unveils 'Manifest', the world’s first super-premium herbal liqueur

Off-trade | First ever herbal liqueur in the super-premium category garners positive reception from the Hubertus Circle as "bound to resonate with connoisseurs”

Heineken Ireland launches new Appleman’s Cider

Off-trade | New cider specifically developed to suit Irish people’s taste preferences, supported by an innovative marketing campaign centered on celebrating 'The Joy in Simple'

S.Pellegrino presents the 'Fine Dining Lovers People’s Choice Award'

Brand Central | Ahead of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef 2018 Grand Finale, foodies all over the world will get the chance to vote for their favourite young chef and be part of the most exciting talent search for chefs in the world, with their winner receiving the 'Fine Dining Lovers People’s Choice Award'

Milkybar's "hi-tech chocolate" is a world-first

Brand Central | ‘Wowsomes’ range contains 30% less sugar following pioneering research

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