Ireland

Compass increases VCSE spending to £7.4m in 2024

Compass Group UK and Ireland spent £7.4m with voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in 2024 – a 60% increase…

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NIFDA appoints new board member

The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association (NIFDA) has appointed Bernie Orr, chief financial officer at SHS Group, to its…

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Aqua Shard appoints new executive chef

Aqua Shard has announced the appointment of Mark Abbott as its new executive chef, bringing a wealth of experience and…

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Spinners secures £4m investment for expansion

Competitive socialising operator Spinners has announced that it has secured an investment of £4m from Gresham House Ventures. The funding…

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Deliveroo launches drone delivery in Dublin

Deliveroo has launched a drone delivery service in Dublin, Ireland, through a new partnership with global drone operator Manna. Customers…

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Levy announces NEC Group partnership

Levy UK and Ireland has announced that it has agreed a new long-term food and beverage partnership with the NEC…

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McDonald’s UK&I appoints new chief marketing officer

McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced the appointment of Ben Fox as SVP, chief marketing officer.  Fox replaces Michelle Graham…

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Damp weather softens drinks sales in early May

Damp weather in the UK caused drinks sales in managed venues to fall 8% year-on-year in the week ended 10…

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Wagamama to open at Animate Preston

Asian-inspired Japanese restaurant Wagamama is to open its doors at Preston’s newly launched £45m Animate leisure scheme, which has been…

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Cooks Coffee’s UK&I store sales soar 33% to £35m in FY25

Café chain Cooks Coffee has reported that its total franchisee store sales in the UK and Ireland have jumped 33%…

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