Employers are hiring more workers than a year ago as the number of professional job opportunities climbed by more than 5% in the last 12 months, new data shows.

The average shopping trip in Ireland is at the lowest level since 2005, according to a new report.

Food production companies are likely to face sustainability stress tests, with future global demand for food set to grow by 50% by 2030, according to management and technology consultancy BearingPoint.

FOUR out of five retail and food executives are optimistic about the coming year, according to a survey at the 2012 Checkout Conference at the Four Seasons Hotel, Dublin.

SALES of Irish whiskey are expected to grow faster than any of its competitors in overseas spirits markets, according to projections by global vintners body International Wine & Spirit Record.

CONSUMER preferences for staying in rather than going out have helped sustain retail sales of milk and dairy products, according to speakers at the National Dairy Council (NDC) Conference in Dublin yesterday.

THE €1 billion retail dairy sector proved to be resilient last year as the recession forced consumers to tighten their belts on spending.

Heineken Ireland has appointed Siobhán McNickle as the Heineken Brand Manager for the Off-trade.