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Sterling strengthens against majority of currencies

Published:  14 March, 2012

Sterling had a strong day yesterday strengthening against the majority of currencies and rising more than one cent against the euro to around €1.20/£1 interbank.

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Consumer engagement is key to French success

Published:  13 March, 2012

French wine brands should take a leaf out of the soft drinks or confectionery categories' books by thinking about what the consumer wants.

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'Disappointing' on-trade sales in February

Published:  13 March, 2012

Pub and restaurant sales fell 3.7% in February, put down to a "prolonged hangover" after Christmas or fresh tightening of consumer purse strings.

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Maison Sichel rebrands

Published:  13 March, 2012

French wine producer and négociant, Maison Sichel, has rebranded in order to to emphasise its 130 year family heritage.

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Provence Wines Council to ramp up rosé in UK

Published:  13 March, 2012

The Provence Wines Council (CIVP) is to launch a UK targeted marketing campaign, with a focus on rosé.

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LIWF hits back at criticism

Published:  13 March, 2012

The organisers of the London International Wine Fair have hit back at criticism of the show after news that several high profile exhibitors have pulled out.

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Sterling weakens against euro and dollar

Published:  13 March, 2012

Sterling had a poor day yesterday weakening close to a day week low against the euro and a six week low against the US dollar.

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Berry Bros acquires wine importer Richards Walford

Published:  12 March, 2012

Berry Bros & Rudd has acquired Lincolnshire-based wine importer Richards Walford.

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ProWein 2013 set to expand

Published:  12 March, 2012

ProWein, the international wine and spirits fair which took place in Düsseldorf last week, is expanding next year in Germany, and considering taking the fair overseas.

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Champagne Summit attracts global following

Published:  12 March, 2012

Harpers' Champagne Summit has become a global event as 42,000 people from across the world followed the event on Twitter.

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Final week to enter the Harpers Awards 2012

Published:  10 March, 2012


This is the final week for anyone looking to enter the Harpers Awards 2012 being run in conjunction with the London International Wine Fair to get their entries in.

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TFC Wines chief urges retailers and media to back quality lighter style wines

Published:  10 March, 2012

Tony Dann, president of California-based TFC Wines, has written an open letter to each of the UK's major supermarkets and the national media, urging them both to get behind supporting quality lighter style wines.

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Co-op to rethink its wine range

Published:  09 March, 2012

Suppliers say the Co-operative is taking a more aggressive approach to its wine range, and decreasing its reliance on own-labels and Fairtrade products.

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Bibendum launches "efficiency" project

Published:  09 March, 2012

Bibendum has undertaken board changes on the back of an efficiency project that will enable the company to be more efficient and effective in meeting customers' requirements.

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Bibendum launches "efficiency" project

Published:  09 March, 2012

Bibendum has undertaken board changes on the back of an efficiency project that will enable the company to be more efficient and effective in meeting customers' requirements.

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Vivas helps on-trade prepare for the Olympics

Published:  09 March, 2012

Food and drink distribution company Vivas is offering all on-trade outlets inside the Olympic Route Network bespoke services to cope with the extensive road closures during the Games.

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Enotria to focus on sales and driving acquisitions

Published:  09 March, 2012

Eighteen months on from the merger with Great Western Wine, Enotria is back on the acquisition trail, says chief executive Alison Levett.

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Co-op to rethink its wine range

Published:  09 March, 2012

Suppliers say the Co-operative is taking a more aggressive approach to its wine range, and decreasing its reliance on own-labels and Fairtrade products.

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Sterling has mixed week

Published:  09 March, 2012

Sterling had a mixed week after worse than expected Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) and Halifax Price Index data dampened the UK economic outlook.

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Westons Cider to invest "heavily" in 2012

Published:  09 March, 2012

Westons Cider has announced it will invest "heavily" throughout 2012 in its leading brands: Stowford Press, Henry Westons, Wyld Wood, The Governor and Old Rosie.

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