Hospitality has the UK's highest number of business closures and (almost) the most furloughed staff

A new survey showing how UK business are coping financially with the coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on the pressures being put on the out of home food and drink industry.

Concha y Toro brings harvest forward to tackle one of most challenging harvests yet

Living with Lockdown – Daniel Lambert Wines

Agent-importer Daniel Lambert talks to Andrew Catchpole about bypassing critics and trade with live access to winemakers, the dangers of having all eggs in one basket and why its boom time for indies.

Roberson talks supercharging online sales as UK e-commerce soars to 10 year high

Overnight, online sales have become the breadwinner for companies up and down the UK thanks to Covid-19 and its not-so-subtle ability to completely reshape shopping behaviours.

Still wine wins out as UK drinking occasions rise to new heights

The UK’s 28 million wine consumers have found new and more occasions to enjoy their favourite drink, according to new research from Wine Intelligence.

Justerini & Brooks expands on-trade portfolio with grower Champagne

Wine and spirits merchant Justerini & Brooks has added to a new grower Champagne to its list of on-trade exclusives with Pierre Paillard.

Diageo’s Learning for Life hospitality programme takes virtual turn

Diageo’s Learning for Life hospitality skills programme has created a Virtual Hospitality Academy, aimed at bar and restaurant staff seeking to develop their “key skills” in the sector during the pandemic.

Shift to home cooking poses further threat to the on-trade

More time to spend cooking and access to creative culinary content online could pose a major hurdle to a restaurant industry which is now preparing to get back on its feet.

WoSA launches ‘Spectacular South Africa’ campaign

As Cape wine exports pick up post the ban in April, Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is launching a new campaign on social media to promote “Spectacular South Africa”.

Furlough scheme extended to October

The government has announced it is extending the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) for an additional four months, while also adding in some provision to bring furloughed employees back to work on a part time basis.

Jeroboams ends “rollercoaster quarter” with early online re-launch

Jeroboams, London’s local wine merchant, has ploughed ahead with an earlier-than-planned revamp of its website. 

Hospitality industry sizes up ‘Independence Day’ on 4 July

With a liberation day on the horizon for the sleeping hospitality industry, the sector is now asking the big questions about what the end of lockdown will look like.

Great British Braai Off launched to support SA winemakers

Graft Wine Company is looking to bring the mouth-watering flavours of South African BBQ to the British bank holiday weekend with the launch of the first Great British Braai Off campaign to support South African winemakers.

Rathfinny’s 10th anniversary delivers Classic Cuvée launch and new ecommerce site

English wine estate Rathfinny marked its 10th anniversary with the launch of its inaugural 2016 Classic Cuvée on Monday, “completing” its line up of Sussex sparkling wines.

Armit keeps up on-trade momentum with Liber Pater listing

Armit Wines is forging ahead with its plans to strengthen its position in the on-trade with a new addition to its supplier portfolio.

Delayed recovery predictions put Covid-19 in stark contrast to 2008 crash

The UK’s retail sector will experience a delayed recovery well into the fourth quarter of 2020, with businesses needing to adapt to altered customer behaviours.

Porto Protocol’s online climate debate puts bottle weight in the crosshairs

Does glass have a place in the world of tomorrow as the main container of wine – and do consumers even want a glass bottle anyway?

Wachau becomes a DAC region

The Wachau has become an official DAC region after a long campaign to recognise its contributions to quality wine growing within the country.

Boris Johnson reveals "conditional plan" to reopen hospitality businesses in July

Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed tonight that bars and restaurants could start to reopen in two months’ time, if the science supports the plans.

Living with Lockdown - Vinoteca

Hybrid wine bar co-owner Charlie Young talks to Andrew Catchpole about the massive challenges facing the on-trade and what is to come.