A brand new report by Drinks Eire revealed that coronavirus lockdowns within the nation have been ‘by far the longest’ in Europe for the on-trade, contributing to a 6% decline in alcohol consumption final yr. Eire’s bar and eating places are at the moment restricted to desk service solely In line with Drinks Eire’s 2020/2021
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Exports of spirits from the Republic of Eire declined by double digits final 12 months, because of the collapse of world journey retail (GTR), a brand new report has discovered. Irish whiskey, Irish cream and poitín are protected by EU geographical indications (GIs) In keeping with the Irish Spirits Market Report 2022 from commerce physique
Sure Irish whiskeys have misplaced their EU origin standing as a consequence of new free commerce agreements, leading to tariffs and cross-border challenges, in response to a commerce group. Sure Irish whiskeys now not profit from having origin standing as a consequence of new EU free commerce agreements Commerce physique the Irish Whiskey Affiliation (IWA)
The introduction of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in the Republic of Ireland next year could lead to a rise in illicit alcohol smuggling at the border, a trade group has warned. MUP for alcohol in Ireland will come into force in January next year On 5 May, Irish ministers approved the introduction of minimum