Buymie was founded in 2015. According to the Business Post, Dunnes Stores sees an opportunity to grow the Buymie business overseas, particularly in the UK. The ecommerce platform currently employs around 50 people working in technology roles and also has over 300 personal shoppers on its books. Buymie will continue to operate as an independent entity, with CEO Devan Hughes (pictured) remaining in his role.
The Food Academy Programme run by SuperValu, Bord Bia and Local Enterprise Offices aims to support small food and drink producers to grow their businesses.
The study, conducted by casino review site Bonusetu, gathered data for all 44 European capital cities to create its foodie index score. This score took into account the total number of standard and Michelin Guide restaurants per square mile, the affordability of a three-course meal for two, the number of different cuisines on offer, and the percentage of restaurants that offer a vegan option in each city.
Lidl introduce new Waste Not Fruit & Vegetable boxes. The boxes, priced at just €3, will contain at least 5kg of mixed fruit and vegetables fresh from their store shelves.
Retail Excellence Ireland are offering a 4-day intensive program designed for progressive retailers looking to take their online operations to new heights.
The annual calendar of food awards is under way. Here are three interesting ones that are worth reviewing.
Chez Max, Dublin's answer to a traditional French bistrot, became Ireland's first restaurant to be awarded the "World's French Restaurant" label. The label was awarded on Tuesday 28th February 2023, to owner Max de Laloubie at the French Ambassador to Ireland's Residence, in the presence of the AFMR and representatives of the French Embassy, in recognition of the Dublin establishments best known for serving homemade French dishes with a Parisian flair.
