We have had a number of queries in relation to food business’s health and safety responsibilities when accepting reusable or keep cups. The following is advice we have received from the FSAI: Essentially the re-use of coffee cups is permitted by the service sector, however consideration must be given to…
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As I head in to my final months of my term as President there is so much going on in the Association. First of all, I would like to mention how far removed Shane Ross is from the reality of our sector after listening to his comments during the Irish…
Read MoreThere are 9 Public Holidays during the year in Ireland: 1st January (New Year’s Day) St Patrick’s Day Easter Monday First Monday in May First Monday in June First Monday in August Last Monday in October Christmas Day Stephen’s Day Note: Good Friday or Christmas Eve are not Public Holidays.…
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Now that Christmas has and come and gone, the New Year has brought us to the day no one in our industry saw coming so soon, when the VAT was increased back up to 13.5%. When this temporary measure was put in place our industry was on its knees due…
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New Zealand Winegrowers is pleased to announce the 18 successful sommeliers chosen to participate in the 2019 New Zealand Winegrowers International Sommelier Scholarship. The New Zealand Winegrowers Sommelier Scholarship is a global initiative with sommeliers from Australia, Asia, Canada, Europe, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and…
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Dear Members, Earlier this month we heard the welcome news that Home Economics is to be made compulsory until Junior Certificate. While this is not over the line just yet the efforts of everyone in St. Angela’s college must be recognised. I would also like to give a mention to…
Read MoreHuman + Kind’s €4m deal with Wyndham Human+Kind skincare brand has teamed up with Hunter Amenities to launch its first line of hospitality amenities for hotels, airlines, and other travel and leisure clients. Human+Kind, which is based in Cork, and Hunter Amenities have already secured a first deal worth US$4.5m…
Read MoreStafford Irish Spirits were awarded a Gold Medal for Jackford Irish Potato Gin at the 2018 Irish Whiskey Awards. This is the first industry award for Jackford, the first premium distilled spirit from Stafford Irish Spirits which launched to the market in early summer 2018. Each year the drinks industry…
Read MoreJava Republic can provide premium coffee, organic tea and luxurious hot chocolate for your restaurant. The demand for a high-quality coffee has grown exponentially in recent years. Consumers now expect you to raise the bar and if you serve them a poor quality hot beverage you will lose out on…
Read MoreEmployment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 Commonly known as Banded Hours Bill President signed into law on 25th December 2018. Will come into effect from first week in March 2019. WRC will be doing information campaigns for both employees and employers from January. Section 20 tabled by Willie O’Dea that sought…
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