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BWG Group acquires O’Briens Cafe, Abrakebabra and Bagel Factory

BWG Group has acquired O’Briens Cafe, Abrakebabra and Bagel Factory, marking its entry into Ireland’s QSR sector

BWG Group acquires O’Briens Cafe, Abrakebabra and Bagel Factory - Shelflife Magazine BWG Group has acquired O’Briens Cafe, Abrakebabra and Bagel Factory, marking its entry into Ireland’s QSR sector.

Irish operations boost SPAR Group performance

BWG Foods continued to deliver growth as South African parent SPAR Group reported weaker earnings

Irish operations boost SPAR Group performance - Shelflife Magazine BWG Foods continued to deliver growth as South African parent SPAR Group recently reported weaker earnings.

Keelings celebrates Irish strawberry season

Keelings is supporting Irish strawberry season with nationwide availability and a major summer marketing campaign

Keelings celebrates Irish strawberry season - Shelflife Magazine Keelings is supporting Irish strawberry season with nationwide availability and a major summer marketing campaign.

Nature Valley announces official support of The Ryder Cup 2027

Nature Valley will support the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor with nationwide activations and 250,000 samples

Nature Valley announces official support of The Ryder Cup 2027 - Shelflife Magazine Nature Valley will support the 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor with nationwide activations and 250,000 samples.

Lidl Ireland opens Baltinglass store, creates 22 new jobs

Lidl’s sixth Wicklow store brings sustainable shopping and modern features to the area

Lidl Ireland opens Baltinglass store, creates 22 new jobs - Shelflife Magazine Lidl’s sixth Wicklow store brings sustainable shopping and modern features to the area

Ballygowan develops Ireland’s first circular bottle using 100% DRS-sourced recycled PET

Ballygowan completes Ireland’s first circular bottle trial using recycled plastic sourced through Deposit Return Scheme

Ballygowan develops Ireland’s first circular bottle using 100% DRS-sourced recycled PET - Shelflife Magazine Ballygowan completes Ireland’s first circular bottle trial using recycled plastic sourced through Deposit Return Scheme.

Summer sips sales surge

ShelfLife reports on the standout drink trends shaping summer 2026, including premium RTDs, low- and no-alcohol alternatives, and the continued growth of local craft producers

Summer sips sales surge - Shelflife Magazine Ryan Brennan reports on the standout drink trends shaping summer 2026, including premium RTDs, low- and no-alcohol alternatives.

Barefoot Wine returns to Mother Pride 2026 with ‘Barefoot on the Lawn’

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly returns to Mother Pride 2026 with its ‘Barefoot on the Lawn’ bar and stage across both festival days

Barefoot Wine returns to Mother Pride 2026 with ‘Barefoot on the Lawn’ - Shelflife Magazine Barefoot Wine returns to Mother Pride 2026 with its ‘Barefoot on the Lawn’ bar and stage across both festival days.

Worth a packet

Ryan Brennan examines how brands in the Snacking category are balancing indulgence and wellness to meet evolving consumer preferences

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Worth a packet - Shelflife Magazine Ryan Brennan examines how brands in the Snacking category are balancing indulgence and wellness to meet evolving consumer preferences.