July 28, 2025  |  Your latest trade news

Final call: Entry deadline to C-Store Awards 2025 is this Thursday!

News | Celebrate excellence in convenience retailing and submit your ShelfLife C-Store Awards entry by 4 September and gain national recognition

The entry deadline to ShelfLife Convenience Store (C-Store) Awards is 4 September 2025. Celebrate excellence in convenience retailing and enter the...

Dunnes leads the way once again as Ireland's top grocer

Brand Central | Despite erratic summer weather, Irish shoppers spend an additional €57m on groceries

National Outbreak Control Team 'currently investigating' death of adult due to listeriosis infection

News | A voluntary precautionary food recall of ready-to-heat meals is underway due to a link with the outbreak

Deposit Return Scheme surpasses 1.6 billion bottles and cans

News | Ireland’s recycling rate for plastic bottles and aluminium and steel cans has jumped from 49% to 91% since the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme in February 2024

Tax Strategy Group Papers confirm black market tobacco sales on the rise

News | Taxpayers lose nearly a €1 billion to illicit trade, says Retailers Against Smuggling  

Ballymaguire Foods 'recalls all products produced at one of its facilities'

Brand Central | The fresh prepared foods manufacturer said that the move is due to the identification of listeria bacteria as part of a quality control check

EU Commissioner opens Tesco’s €20m Fermoy superstore

Brand Central | The new development has been designed with a special natural stone cladding and complimentary landscaping to blend with the town's heritage

CCPC conducts unannounced inspections of multiple retail outlets across Ireland

Legal Guide | The CCPC has recently conducted a series of unannounced inspections targeting multiple retail businesses across Ireland

LMC highlights importance of farm safety this summer

News | LMC urges farming families to stay vigilant this summer, prioritising safety as children spend more time on farms

Drinks Ireland welcomes deferral of new labelling requirements

News | Drinks Ireland welcomes deferral of costly labelling rules, urges Government to prioritise competitiveness amid trade and tariff pressures

Worker with 5 weeks service obtains €1,000

News | Nail technician wins €1,000 for unfair dismissal after employer failed to provide payslips and proper dismissal procedures

Schools’ back for autumn

Grocery retailers should start stocking up on essentials now, as many parents are already gearing up for their back-to-school shopping. Donna Ahern reports

Guaranteed Irish urges capital allowances overhaul to unlock Ireland’s investment potential

Recommendations aim to ensure Ireland remains an equally attractive location for both home-grown enterprise and global investment

Greencore delivers ‘strong financial and operational performance in Q3’

Greencore delivered a strong financial and operational performance in Q3 FY25, maintaining an outstanding operational service level of 99.3%

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Cobblestone acquires Knappogue Castle & Clontarf Irish Whiskeys from Irish Distillers

Cobblestone noted that the acquisition marks a major milestone for the company as it deepens it commitment to Irish whiskey

Müller and MyProtein launch high-protein range in Ireland

Müller x MyProtein lands in Ireland with a flavour-packed, high-protein range designed for active, health-focused lifestyles

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