ShelfLife May 2023 Issue

In our cover story this month, Laura Lynott asks what’s the truth behind accusations of ‘price gouging’ in Ireland’s grocery sector?

Meanwhile, Gillian Hamill sits down with Campo Viejo chief winemaker Ignacio López to learn more about what’s driving the Spanish wine pioneer forward.

Fionnuala Carolan speaks to Martin Grogan of XL Cloghan, in Co. Offaly, the brand’s first greenfield site. And Julia O’Reilly chats to The Wine Centre’s Dante Ruiz-Gomez about their tenth Leinster NOffLA Off-Licence of The Year win.

Within our Advisor section, Excel Recruitment’s Nikki Murran advises how to answer ‘killer’ interview questions with aplomb; The HR Suite’s Caroline Reidy summarizes the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022; and Colin Gordon outlines what makes the shortlisted candidates successful at the All-Ireland Marketing awards.

As always, our category features provide an in-depth look at the brands and innovations generating sales in-store, with this month’s issue focusing on the summer drinks, tobacco, BBQ, PR, sustainable packaging and vegetarian sectors.