Alcohol

UK Reinstates Freeze On Alcohol Duties In Budget Flip-Flop

Britain's government has said that it would freeze taxes on alcohol until August, reversing a decision taken only two months ago by finance minister Jeremy...

Four In 10 Adults Purchase Christmas Alcohol From Mid December

The last few weeks in the run in to Christmas continues to be a key occasion for alcohol purchases in the off-trade, with just over 4 in 10 (44%) alcohol b...

DIGI Responds To Retention Of 15% Excise Tax In Budget 2018

The Drinks Industry Group Of Ireland (DIGI) has said that it has 'noted' the Government’s decision to leave Ireland’s excise tax rates unchange...

ABFI Welcomes Drop in Alcohol Consumption In Ireland

Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland (ABFI) has welcomed the latest figures from the European Commission which show a fall in alcohol consumption in Irel...

Ryanair Calls For Two-Drink Pre-Flight Limit At Airports

Ryanair is pushing for a two-drink pre-flight limit to be enforced by British airports following the revelation that the number of airplane passengers deta...

Research Reveals Increased Demand For Alcohol With Lower ABV

A growing number of consumers (40%) said that they are choosing alcohol with lower ABV (Alcohol by Volume), according to recent research conducted, by Kerr...

Minister Noonan Compares Prices Of Alcohol And Cigarettes Across The Border

Michael Noonan, the Minister of Finance, made comparisons of the prices of excisable products such as alcohol and cigarettes in Northern Ireland from last...

Jägermeister Ireland To 'Educate' It's Licensees Following Landmark 'Passing Off' Court Case In UK

Jägermeister Ireland is to 'educate' it's trade and consumers, following a landmark 'passing off' case in the UK, according to a statement the spirit...