Drinks

ABFI Welcomes European Court Of Justice Ruling On MUP

The Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) has said that it ‘welcomes’ today’s ruling by European Court of Justice that the issue...

C&C CEO: Major Drinks Firms Have ‘No Manoeuvrability’ On Minimum Pricing Issue

C&C Group chief executive Stephen Glancey has defended the drinks maker’s decision to support the Irish government’s minimum pricing po...

Bushmills Whiskey To Double Production

The production rate of Irish whiskey Bushmills is set to “effectively” double following the decision of its Mexican controlling company, Jose C...

Old Town Christmas Ale Wins Smithwick’s Homebrew Challenge For Kildare Brewers

Brian Mooney and Stephen Ryan, from Celbridge, Co. Kildare, have won the first Smithwick’s Homebrew Challenge for their Old Town Christmas Ale, after...

C&C Group Partners With Pabst Brewing Company For US Cider Distribution

C&C Group, in conjunction with subsidiary Vermont Hard Cider Company, has entered into a long-term partnership agreement with Pabst Brewing Company...

AB InBev’s Brito Says Deal Would Boost U.S. Beer Competition

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV Chief Executive Officer Carlos Brito, attempting to allay concerns of U.S. lawmakers and craft brewers about the company’s pr...

Minister For Finance Was Warned Against 'Sugar Tax'

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan was told by officials in his department that the introduction of a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks could drive soft drink...

Varadkar Downplays Impact Of Structural Separation On Retailers

Health Minister Leo Varadkar has downplayed the impact that structural separation of alcohol products will have on retail businesses, saying "it will...