Publicans lend support to ‘Designated Driver’ campaign
Coca-Cola HBC Ireland has launched its 13th annual Designated Driver campaign 2017. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people across the island of Ireland to give the ‘Gift of a Lift’ to friends and loved-ones this Christmas, by staying sober on nights out to ensure they get home safely. To support these selfless […]
VFI supports award for ‘Best Final Year Student’ in DIT
Congratulations to Trudy Mathews, winner of the VFI sponsored award for ‘Best Final Year Student on the BSc (Hons) degree in Bar Studies (Management & Entrepreneurship)’. Trudy revived her award at a recent prize giving ceremony in DIT Cathal Brugha Street. Speaking at the awards, Dr Frank Cullen, said that “this prestigious occasion marks students’ […]
Food Safety Day 2017
The National Hygiene Patnership (NHP) ”Food Safety Day” will take place on Tuesday 21st of November 2017. The purpose of this day is to create awareness, draw attention of food businesses to food safety and promote the importance of food safety training. Click HERE to download the NHP poster.
VFI calls for industry to fully support MUP
The VFI has said now is the time for the entire Irish drinks industry to fully support the Government’s plans to introduce minimum unit pricing (MUP). The call comes as the UK Supreme Court rejected an appeal against the introduction of minimum unit pricing. Scotland is now set to become the first country in Europe to […]
VFI calls for drinks industry to fully support minimum unit pricing
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland has welcomed today’s decision (15th November) by the UK Supreme Court to reject an appeal against the introduction of minimum unit pricing. Scotland is now set to become the first country in Europe to have a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol. Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive, VFI, says: “The decision […]
Pub food sales continue positive climb
The increase in range, diversity and quality of food in Irish pubs is underlined by a new report that reveals €1,353bn is spent on food in pubs annually. The 2017 Irish Foodservice Channel Insights Report released by Bord Bia states that the value of Irish foodservice market (food purchased for consumption outside the home) is […]
Publicans urge Minister to expedite Public Health (Alcohol) Bill
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland today (9th November) says it fully supports the provisions of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill and urges Minister for Health Simon Harris to press ahead with implementation of the Bill. Padraig Cribben, Chief Executive, VFI, states: “The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill is a serious piece of legislation that all medical […]
Wexford celebrates as The Porter House, Castlebridge wins Pub of the Year 2017
The Porter House, based in Castlebridge, Co Wexford, has won the overall Irish Pub Awards National Irish Pub of the Year 2017. The Wexford pub was crowned national champion after winning the Best Local Pub, one of eight categories announced at last night’s awards. The Awards were presented by Minister of State for Tourism and […]
VFI hosts UKILTA in Kilkenny
The United Kingdom and Ireland Licensed Trade Association (UKILTA) recently held its annual meeting in Kilkenny. Hosted by VFI President and local publican Pat Crotty the meeting discussed a wide range of issues including Brexit, rates and minimum unit pricing. Representatives from Scotland and the north of England said Brexit would impact the trade’s access […]
15 VFI members feature in Michelin’s ‘Eating Out in Pubs 2018’ guide
Congratulations to the Fifteen VFI members who received recognition in Michelin’s recently published Eating Out in Pubs Guide for 2018. Thirty Irish pubs in total were acknowledged for serving high quality food, twenty-two are based in the Republic of Ireland, while eight are in Northern Ireland. It is a great achievement for all of our […]