Yakult wants to help young people find their purpose
A new survey carried out by Yakult in the UK and Ireland has revealed the extent to which the younger generation of Irish people feel disillusioned. A majority of 16-29 year olds (87%) said that the...
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Redbreast 12 Year Old soars in global rankings Redbreast 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey, crafted by Irish Distillers in Midleton, Co. Cork, has won the World Whisky Trophy at the...
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Category Focus: Bowled over by breakfast!
As the Instagram feed of any foodie worth their salt quickly demonstrates, health is key when it comes to breakfast – with options such as granolas and mueslis increasingly leading the way. This is...
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Category Focus: New world order
According to data from the Revenue Commissioner, the average per-adult alcohol consumption has declined steadily in Ireland over the past two decades, by a total of 23.3%. Despite this overall trend,...
View ArticleKillowen Farm scoops coveted 3 Stars at 2019 Great Taste Awards
Killowen Farm received the highest accolade of 3 Stars for its Blackcurrant layered yogurt jar at this year’s Great Taste Awards; making it the only yogurt producer across Ireland and the UK to achieve...
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Category Focus: Family First
According to the 2018 Healthy Ireland Survey, published by the Department of Health, 34% of Irish people consume “unhealthy food” at least once per day, while only 37% eat the recommended five portions...
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Licence to kale
The rapid growth of vegan foods is clearly illustrated by major retailers’ response to the trend. According to new research from The International Food & Drink Event (IFE), 38% of food and drink...
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Schweppes hosts the ‘Ultimate Mixer Sessions’ at The Big Grill Schweppes took its #UltimateMixer Sessions to The Big Grill, which returned for its sixth year from 15 – 18 August at Herbert Park in...
View ArticleBallygowan Activ+ made Official Fitness Partner of GAA/GPA
Ballygowan, part of the Britvic Ireland soft drinks group, has teamed up with the GAA and the Gaelic Players Association to develop a fitness drink for active lives. Ballygowan Activ+ is now the...
View ArticleGraham Norton back on a winner with Irish gin range
Graham Norton’s Own Irish Gin scooped a coveted gold medal at the Gin Masters 2019 competition, while Graham Norton’s Own Pink Gin landed a silver award. In a hotly contested competition judged by...
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SPAR: Q&A with Colin Donnelly, sales director
What are the main values that your symbol group channels through its retailers and their stores? Our policy of having independent retailers who share our vision and values for the Spar brand is key to...
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LONDIS: Q&A with Conor Hayes, sales director
What are the main values that your symbol group channels through its retailers and their stores? At Londis, we have a unique professional, personal and mutually beneficial relationship with our...
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XL: Q&A with Paul Bealin, head of sales
What are the main values that your symbol group channels through its retailers and their stores? XL is a national brand with a local approach, offering retailers the opportunity to retain their...
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CENTRA: Q&A with Dan Curtin, sales director
What are the main values that your symbol group channels through its retailers and their stores? Partnering for success with independent retailers underpins Centra’s values and our approach to...
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Daybreak: Q&A with Thomas Morrison, head of retail sales, Musgrave Wholesale...
What are the main values that your symbol group channels through its retailers and their stores? Supporting local is one of Daybreak’s key values. The majority of Daybreak stores are owner-operated,...
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Costcutter: Q&A with Edwina Lucey, sales director, Barry Group
What are the main values that your symbol group channels through its retailers and their stores? True to the nature of Barry Group, our values permeate through all of our symbol brands. For Costcutter,...
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MACE: Q&A with Daniel O’Connell, sales director
What are the main values that your symbol group channels through its retailers and their stores? Mace has been a part of the community in Ireland for almost 60 years. As a result, understanding our...
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GALA: Q&A with Gary Desmond, CEO, Gala Retail
What are the main values that your symbol group channels through its retailers and their stores? Modern, fresh and community retailing is what Gala Retail is all about. For the Gala Group and its...
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Circle K announces 2019 Play or Park winners Circle K has announced that Kieran Martin, from Mitchelstown, Co. Cork; Stephen O’Keeffe from Ashbourne, Co. Meath; and Mark Fay from Garristown, Co. Dublin...
View ArticleForest Feast launches new Kids’ range
Forest Feast is celebrating the release of its first ever kids’ range ‘Super Fruit Shapes’ with a new partnership with rugby star Rory Best. A perfect on-the-go snack, Super Fruit Shapes is made from...
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