Drinks

Underage Drinking Has Declined In Ireland, Research Shows

Underage alcohol consumption has declined in Ireland, according a recently published report. The Irish study was commissioned by the Department of Healt...

French Wine Exports Squeezed By U.S. Tariffs: Minister

Exports of mid-range French wines have dropped due to tariffs imposed by the United States in October over disputed aircraft subsidies, a French minister s...

US Firm BlackRock Builds Up 4% Stake In C&C Group

US firm BlackRock has built up a 4% stake in Bulmers owner C&C Group. The US investment giant shareholding exceeded the 3% threshold, necessitat...

Drinks Ireland Releases Consumer Trend For 2020

A move towards heritage, authenticity, locally-sourced products and health and well-being are among the top trends set to impact what consumers drink in 20...

Who Is? Jason O'Connell, Proprietor, Galway Bay Brewery

Galway Bay Brewery is the largest craft beer bar chain in Ireland with 11 bars and a premium brewery. The brewery currently packages one million litres a y...

Brand Ambassador: John Quinn, Tullamore D.E.W

Having worked in the whiskey industry for over 40 years, John Quinn, Tullamore D.E.W.’s Global Ambassador, was recently inducted into Whisky (Whiskey...

Spearheaded By Whiskey, Irish Drinks Exports Increased By 8% To €1.45bn In 2019

Spearheaded by strong growth in Irish whiskey, Irish alcohol exports increased by 8% to €1.45 billion in 2019. Over half of the export growth achie...

Corona Maker Constellation Raises FY Profit Forecast After Upbeat Quarter

Constellation Brands Inc raised its full-year adjusted earnings forecast and beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday, driven by strong...