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Fears of new CO2 shortage after last fertiliser plant confirms shutdown

The UK’s last fertiliser plant is to halt production, sparking fears that it could lead to a sudden shortfall in carbon dioxide needed for the food and drink industry. CF Fertilisers confirmed the move at its remaining UK ammonia plant at Billingham ...

25 Aug 2022 at 11:58

Local News

Excise rate cut would reduce costs for Kilkenny businesses – hospitality sector

DIGI, the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland, said today that a cut in Ireland’s high excise tax rate would make a tangible and immediate impact on businesses by reducing their costs overnight. In its 2023 pre-Budget Submission, DIGI has called for a ...

22 Sept 2022 at 10:33

Home

Irish drinkers pay highest amount of tax on pints out of 25 EU countries

Irish drinkers pay the highest amount of tax per pint out of 25 countries in the EU and also the UK, a new report has found. A Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) report, 'Tax on Drinks: What Irish v EU and UK Consumers Pay', written by Dublin ...

08 Sept 2022 at 21:33

National News

High rate of tax on pints and alcohol in Ireland revealed

08 Sept 2022 at 22:33

Drinks industry needs radical change to meet emissions targets, campaigners warn

Radical change is needed from policy makers if the drinks industry is to reduce emissions enough to meet 2050 net-zero targets, environment campaigners have said. As well as improved recycling for containers such as cans, plastic and glass ...

20 Nov 2023 at 06:49

Scotland

Business chiefs hail Ewing for ‘great courage’ in opposing deposit return scheme

Former minister Fergus Ewing has been praised for his “great courage and integrity” in speaking out against the Scottish Government’s planned deposit return scheme (DRS). Business leaders have sent a letter of thanks to the former rural ...

21 Jun 2023 at 14:47

Local News

High rate of tax on pints and alcohol in Ireland revealed

09 Sept 2022 at 18:33

Ireland

‘Stark’ decline in number of pubs as more than 1,800 have shut in 16 years

The number of pubs in Ireland has declined by an “alarming” 21% in the past 16 years, a report shows. Analysis by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) found a “stark” decline in the number of public houses, with some 1,...

04 Aug 2022 at 13:33

City

Profits and sales lift at Irn-Bru maker after price hikes

Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has revealed stronger sales and profits on the back of price increases at the start of the year. The Scottish firm said it saw particularly strong sales of energy and sports drinks over the past six ...

30 Sept 2025 at 10:41

Business

Donegal has 122 fewer pubs than in 2005

A new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) shows that Donegal has 122 fewer pubs than in 2005. The 20-year decline in the number of pubs in the county is 26.9% in 20 years. Nationwide, 2,054 pubs have ...

28 Aug 2024 at 12:33

Calls for sugar food tax as report shows reduction 82% below voluntary target

Sugar reduction in the food industry was as much as 82% below the Government’s voluntary target in 2020, latest figures show, prompting renewed calls for a tax to tackle unhealthy eating. Retailer own-brand and ...

01 Dec 2022 at 18:53

Nenagh Live

26 pubs closed in Tipperary over the past twelve months

A new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI) has shown a continuing decline in the number of pubs across Ireland, with the rate of decline accelerating since Covid-19.  The Irish Pub: ...

23 Aug 2023 at 16:33

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