November 18, 2024  |  Your latest trade news

Festive fare 

Brand Central | Irish shoppers are expected to surpass last year’s spending on Christmas essentials, with record sales and a focus on premium items, says Shauna Bernard

Sleigh bells ringing for booming sales! As the holiday season kicks into gear, Irish shoppers are set to continue last year’s...

Shoplifting, banning orders and begging prohibited 

Advisor | The Dublin City Task Force Report was published last month, which outlines a core aim to rejuvenate Dublin City Centre. Former Garda inspector Tony Gallagher discusses the report and the rising concern of begging to retailers 

BWG Foodservice launches Christmas 2024 Brochure

News | The BWG Foodservice Christmas 2024 Brochure has been carefully curated with chefs in mind and is packed with the latest food trends and innovations, with chef’s tips throughout

Musgrave MarketPlace expands scholarship programme with TU Dublin 

Brand Central | The scholarship programme follows an investment of more than €350k in the creation of a state-of-the-art student training restaurant at the university’s Grangegorman campus

FSAI issues 16 Enforcement Orders to food businesses in October

News | Some of the reasons for the Enforcement Orders in October include rat infestation, significant build-up of rodent droppings and presence of fruit and drain flies

Mace to host national coffee day in support of Debra

News | Mace stores across Ireland will donate €1 from every tea and coffee sold on Friday, 22 November, to Debra, the national charity for those living with the debilitating "butterfly skin" condition

Wine holds strong as Ireland’s second favourite Alcohol Beverage

News | According to Drinks Ireland's latest report Ireland saw a notable 7% increase in wine sales in 2023

Five Irish food & drink producers named 2024 Homegrown at Maxol winners

Brand Central | Maxol has revealed the winners of its 2024 Homegrown at Maxol programme, spotlighting five exceptional local food and drink producers from across Ireland

Flogas launches “The Gas Part” campaign

With a humorous twist, Flogas’ new campaign highlights its diverse offerings beyond gas, including electricity, solar, and EV charging, alongside enticing discounts for new customers

Lidl’s Vino Sensoria: Social Diary

Lidl's exclusive wine-tasting pop-up brought a one-of-a-kind experience to the heart of the city

Hunter Media Group launched as parent company for three Irish marketing agencies

Hunter Communications, The Collaborations Agency, and Social Content HQ are now unified under Hunter Media Group, offering brands a one-stop solution for PR, influencer marketing, and content creation

Felix brings the pet and music industry together like never before

The mischievous duo will be visiting 18 countries in Europe, starting on 31 May 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland

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