Paris-based OECD suggests Ireland should RAISE Hospitality VAT to 23pc (rather than reduce it to 9pc)
Mathias Cormann Secretary general OECD The OECD has recommended that Ireland increase to 23pc the…
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Bewley’s Café on Grafton Street among January sanctions by FSAI
Pamela Byrne CEO of the FSAI 2 The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) January…
Michelin Stars awarded to Ballyfin in Laois, Carton in Maynooth & Lignum in Loughrea
Ricard Picard-Edward chef at Ballyfin Daniel Africano chef at Lignum Three Irish restaurants, Ballyfin Demesne…
Eclective – New name for Ireland’s largest hospitality group (and YES, they made it up)
Dave Mongan and Tristan Jacob of Eclective Ireland’s largest hospitality group, Press Up has been…
Revenues up but profit down at Cafe en Seine owner Mercantile Group
In 2023, pre-tax profits for The Mercantile Group, which operates Cafe en Seine and The…
Visit Belfast unveils new food tourism initiative
Anne McMullan, Senior Director, Marketing and Communications at Visit Belfast; Glenn Stewart, Managing Director of…
Launch of 2025 Restaurant Awards celebrates record 160k nominations last year
The Irish Restaurant Awards announced the start of public nominations for their 16th edition at…
AWARD winners in Ireland’s county DONEGAL
These are the top three places in the annual tidy towns competition in Ireland’s county…
Food Safety Authority closure orders up 39pc in 2024
Pamela Byrne CEO of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland In 2024, the Food Safety…
Gate Gourmet Ireland reports profits down 48pc to €1.16m due to higher costs
Christoph Schmitz CEO Gate Gourmet The Irish operation of aviation culinary suppliers Gate Gourmet reported a…
856 Irish restaurants closed in 2024 – Restaurants Association
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association The Restaurants Association reports that 856 restaurants and cafes…
Helen Mulholland appointed chair of the Irish Whiskey Association
Helen Mulholland chair of the Irish Whiskey Association Helen Mulholland has been appointed as the…
Roger White appointed new CEO of Cantrell & Cochrane
Roger White CEO of C&C Cantrell & Cochrane Group have appointed Roger White as the…
Food Standards Authority issued seven enforcement orders in November
Pamela Byrne CEO of the FSAI 2 The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued…
Domino’s pizza plans £2bn in system sales by 2028
Andrew Rennie CEO of Domino’s Pizzas Domino’s Pizza Group in England has announced a new…
Rise in cash-in-hand payments in hospitality due to financial pressures – Excel recruitment
Shane McLave, Managing Director at Excel Recruitment The hospitality sector is experiencing a rise in…
MEET: James Devers new head chef at Tulfarris
James Devers Head chef of Tulfarris Hotel Tulfarris Hotel & Golf Resort has announced the…
Bewley’s wins sustainable coffee production award from Integrated Open Canopy system
Jason Doyle MD of Bewley’s Bewley’s has been recognizsed for its pioneering role in sustainable…
Diageo wins Best Global award at the Menopause Excellence Awards
Barry O’Sullivan CEO of Diageo Ireland Diageo won Best Global award at the Menopause Excellence…
Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued 12 closure orders to food businesses in October
Pamela Byrne CEO of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland The Food Safety Authority of…
HERE are the winners of the sommelier awards 2024
Morgan VanderKamer president of the Irish Guild of Sommeliers The Star Wine List Awards, recognising…
HERE are the winners of the Good Food Ireland awards at The K Club
Margaret Jeffares of Good Food Ireland Guests enjoyed a 5-course meal prepared by Executive Chef…
Fine Gael promises to permanently reduce VAT on food-based hospitality as election campaigns get underway
Simon Harris As the election gets underway, Fine Gael has promised to permanently reduce VAT…
Supermac’s reports record pre-tax profits of €43.6m
Pat McDonagh of Supermacs Supermac’s hospitality group, led by Pat McDonagh, achieved record pre-tax profits…
‘Time to rethink the economics that guided restaurant pricing for decades’ – masterchef JP McMahon
JP McMahon The challenges facing the Irish dining sector were the focus of an RTE…
Danni Barry from Ballynahinch wins Chef of the Year at Georgina Campbell awards
Danni Barry from Ballynahinch Castle Danni Barry from Ballynahinch Castle has been named Ireland’s ‘Chef…
Hospitality sector brings costs protest to Leinster House
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association Enterprise owners and workers from hospitality, tourism and…
Kildare’s Silken Thomas opens refreshed events venue – Upstairs at The Silken
Brian Flanagan and Eoghan Corry at the opening Eoghan Corry has officially opened the refurbished…
Hospitality services contribute €10.5bn to the Irish economy – CSO
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office The total supply of hospitality services in…
Sysco opens Limerick hub after €2.6m refreshment
Mark Lee CEO of Sysco, Elizabeth Ubell, iMinister Patrick O’Donovan, Tom Ruddle, and Shannan Horner…
Seventy regional winners announced for Irish Pub Awards
John Clendennen Seventy regional winners have been announced as best in class in their region…
‘A sensory appreciation of Irish oysters’ – Sligo Oyster Experience revels in new award
Aisling Kelly Hunter Sligo Oyster Experience, founded by Aisling Kelly Hunter, won the Seafood Innovation…
‘I have seen coffee shops & restaurants opening as well’ – Minister Peter Burke defends 13.5pc VAT decision
Peter Burke Minister for Enterprise The Minister for Enterprise, Peter Burke, defended the Government’s decision…
‘Whichever manifesto has the 9pc in it, I’m sure our members will vote for that’ – Adrian Cummins
Adrian Cummins CEO of the Restaurants Association Adrian Cummins of the restaurants Association says that…
Hospitality industry admits defeat on 9pc VAT campaign
Jack Chambers The Budget for 2025, to be announced starting 13.00 today, is unlikely to…
England introduces new law banning restaurants from withholding tips from staf
Keir Starmer A new law banning restaurants from withholding tips from staff will takes effect…
WATCH Economist Jim Power: ‘Dept of Finance officials were ALWAYS against the 9pc VAT rate’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgLjDiV_Fjk
New chef at Dupont Circle hotel launches Sunday supper
Mark Payne GM of the Dupont Circle The Pembroke in Washington DC’s Irish owned Dupont…
Distillers’ Fair returns to The Scotch Whisky Experience on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Susan Morrison CEO Scotch Whisky Experience The Gold Tour Distillers’ Fair returns to The Scotch…
Drinks industry wants excise reduction of 15pc in Budget
Kathryn D’Arcy Chair of DIGI The Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) is advocating for…