West Cork handmade biscuits brand one of five small Irish producers chosen for nationwide distribution by SuperValu

West Cork Biscuits will be stocked in SuperValu stores nationwide following Food Academy success    West Cork Biscuits will be taking their handmade chocolate chip cookies nationwide as they’ve been chosen by SuperValu for nationwide distribution as part of their hugely successful Taste of Local initiative, which highlights quality local Irish food and drink products…

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AIPCO welcomes reports of planned extension to 9% VAT rate

Nicola McGrane The group representing conference organisers – AIPCO – is welcoming reports that the government is set to extend the term of the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality industry. Chairperson Nicola McGrane says: “This would be a positive development for our members who are fighting hard to get their business back on track,…

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Food wholesale company M&P O’Sullivan named SME Cork Company of the Year 2023

Eoin (left) & Patrick O’Sullivan, Co-Directors, of food wholesale company M&P O’Sullivan Ltd. (M&P), celebrating being named Cork Chamber SME Cork Company of the Year 2023, with staff at their headquarters on Sarsfield Road. Pic::Brian Lougheed   Food wholesale company M&P O’Sullivan Ltd. (M&P), which has seen significant growth in the last number of years,…

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Major win for Munster climate technology company at Green Awards

Harry O’Farrell, Chief Commercial Officer and Denis Collins, CEO of ActionZero at the Green Energy Awards in Dublin.    ACTIONZERO WIN BIG AT GREEN AWARDS   Munster climate-technology company ActionZero has scooped a major prize at this year’s Green Awards. The Cork-headquartered company was named the winner of the Green Technology Award at a gala…

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TRIGON HOTELS APPOINT FRENCH NATIVE AS GROUP EXECUTIVE CHEF

Alexandre Petit has been appointed Group Executive Chef at Trigon Hotels and is passionate about sustainability and locally sourced food.  Pic Brian Lougheed Alexandre Petit has been appointed as Group Executive Chef of Trigon Hotels. The position is a new role for the Cork-based group which operates The Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel.…

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Government announces biggest ever St Patrick’s Day Programme, marking “100 years of Ireland in the World”

The Government today announced the 2023 St Patrick’s Day programme, which will see the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Government Ministers take part in an extensive international programme to promote Ireland and Irish interests around the world.    This year’s programme will see the widest yet engagement by Ireland with Ministers reaching out to partner Governments and Irish…

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AIB data shows average spend of €50 in florists, €110 in hotels and €140 in jewellery shops on Valentine’s Day

AIB has revealed the spending habits of romantics in Ireland on Valentine’s Day in the latest spending report released by the bank, providing retailers and consumers with helpful insights. The data was compiled from c.1.7m debit and credit card transactions in store and online on the 14th February 2022 and has been anonymised and aggregated. Data…

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Co. Cork – Take on the Inis Mór Half Marathon this April and support critically ill patients in the Mater Public Hospital

The Mater Foundation is calling on people across Co. Cork to take on a challenge like no other this spring at the Aer Arann Island’s Half Marathon on Inis Mór. The Half Marathon is a unique opportunity to run, walk or jog in the spectacular and scenic surroundings of Inis Mór and to soak up…

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