Following pressure from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS, the Government has increased the weight exemption for retailers under the Batteries Directive, due to come into force on 1st February 2010 and aimed at reducing the number of batteries going [...]

Renowned Irish National Hunt jockey Paul Carberry made a rapid recovery from injury to take part in this year’s Irish Grand National, with support from energy drink brand Boost. Leading energy drinks brand Boost lent its support to Paul after [...]

The Northern Ireland Branch of Caravan hosted its second fund-raising pub quiz on Wednesday 25th March at the Beechill Inn, Belfast. The event attracted 25 teams from across the grocery sector, who enjoyed a fabulous night of quizzing fun, raising [...]

The Ulster Grocers’ Ball celebrated its 21st birthday in grand style with The Posh Party at the Culloden Hotel on Friday 24th April. As always, Ulster Grocer’s photographer, Chris Neely, was on hand to capture the festivities amongst the many [...]

The Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) ran Beef Week from 23-27 March to celebrate and raise awareness of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured beef. The beef industry plays a hugely important role within the local economy and beef processing contributed [...]