Members' News - Week 46 - 2020

Welcome to GS1 Ireland's members' news for week 46. It was a busy week this week for our members as it is getting closer and closer to Christmas. There are lots more festive hampers available as well as a delivery service launch and new products on the market. Read on for more.

Powerscourt Distillery launch a range of festive hampers

Wicklow's Powerscourt Distillery launch of their Fercullen Irish Whiskey and food pairing hampers. Hampers included local meats, cheeses and honey and have been curated by Santina Kennedy, the distillery's in-house Food Historian and Food & Beverage Specialist. Priced from €90 to €115, the hampers are available from the Powerscourt Distillery website.

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The Naked Collective launch 'Mude'; a set of five drinks for different times of the day

The drinks contain all natural ingredients such as plants, vitamins and water, are low in sugar and calories while all their packaging is 100% recyclable or compostable. The drinks named Sleep, Chill, Play, Work and ImmunoBoost are now available in stores in Ireland. To find out more about Mude and The Naked Collective, check out their website here.

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Jump Juice Bars Launches Delivery Service

Jump Juice bars have launched a nationwide delivery service for their range of cold-pressed juices and smoothies and wellness shots. You can find out more or order here.

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The Burren Smokehouse launches their festive hamper range

The Burren Smokehouse in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare has released details of its selection of festive hampers, with prices starting at €50. The Wild Atlantic hamper includes the Burren Smokehouse Cold Smoked Irish Organic Salmon with Seaweed, Gubbeen Cheese, and Achill Island Smoked Sea Salt. You can find out more and order here.

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Introducing Flying Tumbler Irish Whiskey

Flying Tumbler Irish Whiskey has officially launched into the Irish market. Founded by Patrick, Thomas, Jen & Eric Walsh, Flying Tumbler recently unveiled its first offering– The Bird. You can find out more or buy online here.

More resources published for shoppers buying Irish this Christmas

• Here is a list of 130 Irish-owned and operated online and physical shops in every country where you can get all your Christmas shopping done including lots of GS1 Ireland members like Chocolatey Clare, The Burren Perfumery and CarveOn published by RSVP.ie.
• The Clare Echo have published a series of articles showcasing local Clare shops and brands called 'Click for Clare' including ones offering personalised gifts, food and drink and shops in South-East Clare. These include GS1 Ireland members such as Galánta jewellery, Wilde Irish Chocolates and more.

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White Gables in Moycullen Village, Co. Galway launches their range of Christmas hampers

These bespoke hampers include Artisan Irish products such as Christmas Morning Marmalade from Crossogue in Tipperary, biscuits from Lismore, Bean & Goose chocolate along with a ‘Miss You’ mug filled with Barry’s tea sending the message that everyone wants to share this year. Prices start at €55.  For more information, or to order click here. 

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That's it for this week, be sure to come back next Thursday for more news from GS1 Ireland members around the country. If you are a GS1 Ireland member and you have some news you would like to share, please get in touch at marketing@gs1ie.org, we would love to hear from you.