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UK Sugar Tax Sees Soft-Drink Makers Plunge

Companies that profit from Britain’s sweet tooth plunged as the UK unveiled a sugar tax, a surprise move that adds another burden to food and beverag...

Eurostar Studies 'Vineyard Express' to Bordeaux as Sales Revive

Channel Tunnel rail operator Eurostar International said it’s evaluating the viability of a possible new route from London to Bordeaux. France&rsq...

Greene King Announces 10,000 Apprenticeship Roles

Greene King, the UK's leading pub retailer and brewer, has announced its pledge to take on 10,000 apprenticeship over the next three years. The anno...

Hotelier Says Brexit Would Have 'Disastrous' Effect on Northern Ireland Tourism

A prominent Northern Ireland-based hotelier has claimed that the UK leaving the EU would be detrimental to tourism, particularly in Northern Ireland. In...

Bewley's Seeking to Expand its UK and US Operations

Ireland's biggest coffee supplier, Bewley's, is seeking new acquisitions in the UK and US, as the company continues to see success outside of the country....

Rioja Booming In UK, Ireland, Canada, China

Shoppers in supermarkets globally are buying more Rioja, including Reserva, Gran Reserva and Crianza variants, growing the wine's value sales by 5.33 per c...

Dalata to End Spending Spree in Ireland; Focus on UK

Dalata is set to wind down its spending in Ireland this year and focus on expanding its UK operation. Ireland's largest hotel group spent big in 2015, t...

Britvic Reports Declining Revenues For Q1 As Tough Trading Conditions Continue

Britvic has reported revenue of £311.6 million for the 12 weeks ending December 20, 2015, however on an organic basis, reported revenue declined by 2...