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Changing Times Brewery, the new brewery backed by some of the best known publican families in Dublin, has confirmed they will not be increasing their prices in 2025.    “We might be known as Changing Times, but one thing that won’t be changing this year is our prices, unlike some others in the market,” said Ronan Lynch of the Swan, one of Changing Times Brewery’s founding publicans. “We thought it was important to make that clear, so that our customers know they will be paying the same prices today and tomorrow as they did when we launched last November. Being a locally produced, Irish brewery we know how disappointing people find regular price increases from some of the major operators. So at the start of 2025, we wanted to give this firm commitment to anyone trying our refreshing beers.”   Based along the banks of the Royal Canal, Changing Times Brewery launched in November with two initial products, Daydreamer Lager and After Hours Pale Ale. A new stout product is also expected to be launched in the coming weeks.    The brewery is backed by brewer Shane Long, publican Benny McCabe, drinks’ industry entrepreneur and founder of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin, Patrick J. Rigney and the publican families behind The Ferryman, The Palace, The Long Hall, The Swan, Darkey Kellys, The Bankers, Arthur Maynes in Donnybrook, Devitts, Doheny & Nesbitts, Sheehans, Lemon & Duke, The Bridge 1859, The Blackrock, The Bank and McSorleys. #ChangingTimesBrewery #ChangingTimes #Beers #Lager #PaleAle #Daydreamer #AfterHours #Brewery #drinkaware Lemon & Duke R. McSorley's The Bridge 1859 The Blackrock #Sheehans #TheBankers #TheSwan #ThePalace #TheLongHall #TheBankBarandRestaurantonCollegeGreen #ArthurMaynesDonnybrook #TheFerryman #Devitts #DohenyNesbitts #DarkeyKellys Nathy Towey Shane Long William Aherne Noel Anderson Alan Campbell David Chawke Benny McCabe

Acclaimed New York City restaurateur Ravi Derossi is inviting fans of his award-winning restaurants to help bring more plant-based food and wine to the world through a unique investment opportunity. For about the same price as dinner and drinks at one of his award-winning restaurants, DeRossi’s customers and supporters are invited to purchase equity shares in his company, becoming part-owners. DeRossi sees this innovative approach as a calculated risk that could pay off big time for his customers, the planet, and animals. Overthrow Hospitality #veganrestaurants #plantbased #investing https://lnkd.in/gf7_bT_H

Regional Food Group Case Studies: A Spotlight on The Hebridean Mustard Company. Located in the remote Isle of Harris is Mustheb, a brand dedicated to producing artisanal mustard in the Outer Hebrides. Running a business in a remote location comes with its own challenges, however Mustheb found valuable support in their regional food group, Eat Drink Hebrides. Their membership with the group opened doors to connect with like minded producers who shared their commitment to showcasing the best of the Hebrides. Learn more on our website👇 https://bit.ly/3OfgHWG

Burnside brews up retail success as it builds its brewery dream Burnside Brewery has pipped other Scottish food & drink producers to the post in a national competition to get their alcohol-free beers stocked in Scotmid stores – just in time for Dry January. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e_ygFsE2 Burnside Brewery Scotmid Co-operative Steven Lewis Margo Macnab

Two weeks ago, we hosted the 11th edition of the #BeerServesEurope gala. The annual event brought together 200 leaders from Europe's brewing industry alongside key decision-makers from EU institutions. Our main takeaways 👉 🔹 Our panel discussion focused on the key opportunities and challenges for the brewing sector, with an emphasis on the significance of beer for Europe and how EU decision-makers can support the entire brewing chain from #GrainToGlass. 🔹 The European Beer Group was relaunched with new co-chairs, MEPs Tomáš Zdechovský and Hannes Heide, highlighting the sector's importance to European society and the economy. 🔹 The 2024 European Beer Trends Report was unveiled, revealing that the sector is still struggling to recover from the effects of the Covid pandemic and its aftermath. Despite a steady recovery in 2022, the #brewing sector faced challenges in 2023, including high inflation, rising production costs and reduced consumer spending, which slowed production and export growth. 💡 The event reinforced the brewing community's determination and commitment to ensuring a bright future for beer, but a supportive policy framework from EU decision-makers is essential. Read more on Julia Leferman’s blog🔗 https://loom.ly/-cbxDS4

New Industry Code of Practice released! The Wine Industry Registered Code of Practice, developed by the South Australian Wine Industry Association in partnership with Australian Grape & Wine and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, has been released today. If you're a party in the wine industry supply chain, particularly for those involved during harvest periods, this is especially important for you. We've curated a two-page resource to help you understand the Wine Code, and operationalised key requirements of the Wine Code in our platform. To download this new resource (for free), or to get in touch with us, head over to our Resource Hub: https://lnkd.in/gPPM5Ctx ©️ 2024 Logistics Safety Solutions Pty Ltd (LSS) ABN 25 134 417 379. General information only.

Take a look at the highlight reel from last weekend’s exclusive grand reveal and launch event: Roasttrip, in collaboration with Bluewater Group | Nia, is proud to introduce the Kees Van Der Westen Espressonistic Works "SPIRITELLO" — an exceptional blend of unparalleled craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. This remarkable machine represents the pinnacle of coffee innovation, delivering exceptional performance and a superior brewing experience. Powered by Bluewater's Café Station 1™, this system ensures optimal water quality, enhancing the flavor, consistency, and overall coffee experience. These innovations work together to elevate each cup to its highest potential. We are excited to offer this advancement to the coffee community. #KeesvanderWesten #kvdwspiritello #BluewaterGlobe #specialitycoffeeuae #specialitycoffee

📢 Exciting Partnership Announcement! 🍻 Vianet Group PLC is partnering with a global brewing leader to roll out our Beverage Metrics draught beer monitoring solution across the UK. In collaboration with Oxford Partnership, this technology will deliver actionable insights into draught brand performance, helping the Brewer optimise operations and navigate market challenges. Key highlights: ✅ Phased rollout starting this quarter ✅ UK footprint expanding by ~5% in 18 months ✅ Strengthening our presence in the hospitality sector As our CEO, James Dickson, stated: "This agreement validates our innovative solutions and partnership-driven approach, creating opportunities for growth and delivering real value to our customers." #Innovation #Partnerships #DataSolutions #BeverageMetrics #Growth

Niagara Custom Crush Studio was established in 2022 with a vision of creating a state-of-the-art production facility where independent wineries could come to create some of the finest wines available in Ontario wine country. Here’s a breakdown of the key benefits: 1. Scalability Without Capital Investment Flexible Production: Wineries can scale production up or down based on demand without the need to invest in their own large facilities.  Risk Mitigation: This setup allows wineries to test new markets or products with minimal financial risk, adjusting production as necessary. 2. Access to Cutting-Edge Winemaking Technology Quality Consistency: We are equipped with the latest winemaking technology, ensuring that wines are produced to the highest quality standards.  Expertise on Demand: Niagara Custom Crush Studio facilities offer skilled winemaking teams, giving wineries access to specialized expertise that might otherwise be costly to hire or develop in-house. 3. Cost-Efficiency in Operations Lower Overheads: Wineries avoid expenses associated with facility maintenance, equipment upgrades, and labour.  Optimized Cash Flow: By outsourcing production, wineries can allocate more funds toward marketing, sales, and distribution—key areas for growth—rather than tying up cash in infrastructure. 4. Enhanced Focus on Core Business Areas More Time for Brand Building: With production handled by a trusted third party, wineries can concentrate on developing their brand, building customer relationships, and expanding their market presence.  Reduced Logistical Burden: Many custom crush operations provide end-to-end solutions, including bottling and packaging, which streamlines production and simplifies distribution. 5. Increased Speed to Market Faster Production Turnaround: Custom facilities often have the capacity to ramp up production and move quickly to get products into the market faster than building or scaling internal facilities.  Agility for Market Trends: Wineries can respond to changing consumer preferences more quickly, experimenting with different wine styles, packaging, and product types as trends evolve. A Niagara Custom Crush Studio partnership allows wineries to grow profitably, scale flexibly, and maintain high product quality while focusing on building their brand and reaching customers. #VQAwine #Niagara #Wine https://lnkd.in/gUZ2gzKi If you'd like to hear more about our services, please contact me at: phenderson@niagaracrush.com

Great insights being shared here in this inspiring write-up on a local Enterprise - Ballykilcavan Farm and Brewery by Irish Tech News 'After 7 years in business in the Brewery, Founder, David shares his top 3 business tips, 1. Know your market, customers, and what they want from you. 2. What is your USP? Differentiation is very important, and he has identified two for the business: the story of the farm and the provenance of the ingredients. 3. Understand the full offer of your business. It is more than producing quality craft beer; many others do that. Distribution is critical, as is getting taps into pubs. And he has learnt to watch the margin, profitability is key. Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/eMFvHSWs