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Denis O’Flynn Exits Pernod Ricard UK

Pernod Ricard's UK arm has confirmed that Denis O'Flynn is to step down as managing director after 16 years at the French drinks giant. O'Flynn joi...

New Pepsi, Old Problem: US Soda Sales Have Lost Their Fizz

PepsiCo's moves this week mask a harder truth for the soft-drink industry: Soda sales are down no matter how you sweeten it. Pepsi said Monday it’...

Walsh Whiskey Distillery Opens In Carlow

The new Walsh Whiskey Distillery, worth €25 million, has been opened near the banks of the River Barrow at Royal Oak, Co. Carlow. The distillery at...

C&C Group Partner With San Miguel To Distribute In Taiwan

C&C Group will expand its distribution partnership with San Miguel in Asia with the launch of its Magners cider from 1 July throughout Taiwan....

World of Coffee Opens Its Doors

With today's launch of the World of Coffee in Dublin, thousands of coffee experts and aficionados are expected to descend upon the RDS for three days of co...

AB InBev Will Speed Distell Share Sale To Secure SABMiller

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV agreed to sell SABMiller Plc’s stake in South African drinks maker Distell Group Ltd. over a shorter time period than the thr...

Alcohol Sponsorship Not Seen As Key Part Of Sporting Events

With the Euros in full flow, and extremely high viewing figures for Ireland’s heroic performances against Italy and France, it’s hard to miss t...

Winemakers Warn of a Coming Burgundy 'Apocalypse'

For years, vintages of Burgundy have been smaller and smaller, while prices have gone up and up. Rain, floods, and hailstorms have decimated vineyards sinc...