Health of the nation
Consumer interest in healthier options has soared in recent years. Healthy snacking has become easier and more affordable than ever, while the frozen aisle has expanded to include some of the best of...
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Irish whiskey has seen phenomenal growth over the last decade and new international markets are beginning to emerge, according to Irish Whiskey Magazine, which reports the number of distilleries has...
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Spar Fact file Spar Number of stores nationwide: 400+ Typical store size: varies Head office: BWG House, Greenhills Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24, D24 Y722 Wholesale partner: BWG Foods Type of distribution...
View ArticleNew look, same recipe for Tia Maria
Tia Maria is introducing a new look and design for its classic Cold Brew Coffee Liqueur bottle. A favourite for coffee cocktail lovers the world over, the brand said the dark liqueur will maintain its...
View ArticleCooking up a storm!
During lockdown, many people went to great lengths to recreate their favourite restaurant meals at home, and they are continuing to hone their cooking skills and broaden their repertoire of mealtime...
View ArticleSpar Carrigstown returns to nation’s TV screens in ‘Fair City’
SPAR Carrigstown made a return to TV screens on Sunday, 6 September, following an unprecedented five months off air due to filming restrictions arising from Covid-19. The return of Fair City to...
View ArticleBanshee Bones are back by popular demand
Tayto has announced that Banshee Bones are coming back by popular demand. Just in time for Halloween, the much loved, retro snack will be available in retail stores around Ireland in the coming weeks,...
View ArticleTipping the scales…..Morgan’s Fine Fish launches healthy ‘ready to cook’...
Morgan’s Seafood Kitchen, an exciting new range of delicious healthy ‘ready to cook’ meals, officially launched earlier this week with the help of entrepreneur and qualified weight management expert...
View ArticleRos na Rún marks its Silver Jubilee of Season 25 on TG4 with further...
As Ros na Rún gets ready to broadcast its milestone Silver Jubilee of season 25 tonight at 8.30pm on TG4, it’s delighted that its sponsor, community Retail brand XL Ireland, has committed to another...
View ArticleShaking up RTDs
AT A GLANCE: HARD SELTZERS White Claw has pioneered the hard seltzer category in the US and is now the number one brand in a category worth over $2.5 billion, with over 50% market share Family-run...
View ArticleThe breakfast club
Breakfast has long been heralded as the most important meal of the day. As such, it’s no surprise that when it comes to breakfast foods, Irish consumers see health and nutrition as chief concerns....
View ArticleSo sweet!
The Irish sweet tooth may well be legendary but it’s certainly not just the stuff of legend! Per capita consumption of chocolate confectionery is still very high in Ireland compared to Western Europe...
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The pandemic has had many unforeseen consequences, one of which is an increase in people returning to scratch cooking, creating double digit growth in the category. Also as people are turning to...
View ArticleLiquid gold
ResearchAndMarkets.com country profile report on the hot drinks sector in Ireland states that the sector is led by the hot coffee category in value terms and the category is forecast to register the...
View Article10 year old YouTube chef to star at the 2020 Gluten Free Living Show
10 year old Aoibheann Austin from Beaumont, Co. Dublin will be headlining one of the many events scheduled for the first virtual Gluten Free Living Show, which is supported by SuperValu, as it opens...
View ArticleSkryne GFC, Meath wins Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps top prize of €25,000
Skryne GFC, Meath has been boosted with fantastic news that it has claimed first prize in the 2020 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps on-pack promotion, winning a game-changing €25,000 for the club. Wicklow’s...
View ArticleMore retailers sign up to CashGuard cash management systems
Retailers across Ireland are signing up to join the CashGuard family, which allows them to enjoy peace of mind along with time savings and store security that the leading cash management systems bring....
View ArticleVitamin D deficiency particularly prevalent in younger adults, new research...
New research from the Mercer’s Institute for Successful Ageing (MISA) and Trinity College Dublin shows that vitamin D deficiency is widespread across Dublin and surrounding areas in one of the largest...
View ArticleSuperValu scoops 119 awards at the Blás na hÉireann Awards
SuperValu, Ireland’s largest grocery retailer, took home a massive 119 Blás Na hÉireann awards at the virtual awards ceremony held on Saturday. SuperValu Own Brand and its exclusive brand producers...
View ArticleWide Eye Outdoor and Edge Media expand ‘Shelfie’ network into Circle K
Shelfies are a network of digital point of sale advertising units, strategically placed on the retail shelf, at eye level and located in over 100 convenience stores. Shelfies, developed by Edge Media...
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