Blog posts of '2026' 'September'

Closure Orders went to businesses in Dublin and Cavan; all Prohibition Orders were served on a single operator in Co Roscommon.

The FSAI instructs retailers to withdraw affected stock and display point-of-sale recall notices.

The blog explains how catering businesses can create clear, professional invoices that encourage faster payments and improve cash flow. It covers essential invoice details, VAT, payment terms, invoicing software, and handling last-minute charges, drawing on Caterboss’s own experience.

Existing pack owners and users can download the Food Donations, Water Supply and Food Safety Culture sections free from the FSAI.

July’s CSO bar-sales indices show growth, but cover a different population and period from Fáilte Ireland’s year-to-date survey.

Restaurants and food services account for roughly a quarter of the national total. The category includes hotels, pubs, cafés and canteens.

Separate July estimates show visitor spending rose faster than visitor numbers, reflecting higher expenditure per completed trip as well as more visits.

The sector’s weekly average reached €506.78 but remained below half the economy-wide figure, despite its faster annual growth.