Wine drinkers still prefer glass

UK: Despite industry efforts to introduce increasingly environmentally friendly packaging, most consumers still opt for glass

Wal-Mart to carbon check suppliers

US retail giant Wal-Mart is to ask 68,000 suppliers to provide information about their emissions footprint.

Hillebrand to sponsor WOSA charity party

Logistics giant JF Hillebrand is to sponsor next month's "Mega Party", aimed at raising money for South Africa's Pebbles Project charity.

Strong growth leads Campo Viejo to rerun ad campaign

Spanish brand Campo Viejo is to bring back its colourful "Pablo" advertising campaign on the back of double-growth.

Johnnie Walker investment tops 100m mark

A new 12 million bottling line has helped push investment into Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky past the 100m mark.

Thierry Cabanne memorial service

Memorial service to take place on Friday 5 october 2007 in Romsey Abbey, Hampshire

Revolution vodka bars in property deal

Nine Revolution vodka bars sold to property investor, and then leased back

Napa is fastest-growing wine tourism destination

The Napa Valley in California is the top US wine tourism destination, according to a three-year survey.

Mas continues expansion with 10 new wines

Languedoc producer Domaines Paul Mas is carrying on a programme of growth with AOC wines released from the south of France.

Wines of South Africa MEGA tasting

Wild Honey takes top Time Out award

Wild Honey was last night voted the best new restaurant in London at Time Out's annual awards.

Sainsbury's opens its books for takeover

The proposed takeover of Sainsbury's by Qatari's Delta Two moved a step closer today when the supermarket group opened up its books to the bidding team.

PM threatens to revoke licence for irresponsible retailers

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has warned retailers that they face losing their licence if they sell alcohol to underage drinkers.

Pernod Ricard returns strong sales

Pernod Ricard has returned a 9.1% increase in sales to 6,443 million for the financial year to June 30, 2007. Operating profit was up 21% 1,447 million and net profit was 831 million up 30%.

Government promises action for small businesses

UK: Small businesses are being promised a "nothing off-limits" review as Government ministers embark on a six-month consultation period with key small business leaders.

Co-op's launches Reserve Fairtrade wines

The Co-op is expanding its Fairtrade wine range with the launch of the first two own label Fairtrade Reserve wines in the UK.

Stella Artois falls foul of ASA

Uk: InBev's beer brand has been told to remove the reference to family from its press ads.

Vodka maker's school of spirits

New Zealand vodka producer 42 Below is running paid-for courses on the spirit at Harvey Nichols' Prism Bar and The Player bar in London.

London hosts Argentine wine tasting day

Some 700 visitors are expected at today's Wines of Argentina annual trade testing, held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Niagara Wine Trail Success

American wineries that signed up to the Niagara USA Wine Trail are claiming to have seen an increase in summer sales by as much as 50%.