Tag: Drinks Industry



European Commission Calls Foul Play on Minimum Alcohol Pricing

Posted on 4 December, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

For the majority of consumers in Britain, picking up a crate of beer or a bottle of wine with the weekly shop remained one of the few affordable luxuries during the recession, giving pressurised shoppers a chance to relax with a glass of their favourite... Read More

Drinks Industry Split Over Minimum Pricing

Posted on 28 November, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

Today the government is due to launch a consultation on the minimum pricing of alcohol in an attempt to crackdown on anti-social behaviour and drink related health problems. The report is expected to recommend a minimum price of 45p per unit. This would mean... Read More

Guinness Sales Down in Stores

Posted on 24 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

When tourists visit Dublin, there is usually one destination that many will fight tooth and nail to visit.  While Christ Church Cathedral offers a historic and architectural experience and the National Leprechaun Museum a glimpse into the folklore of the... Read More